This is the historical during the Hispanic period

1. PHILIPPINE ARTS DURING THE
HISPANIC CONQUEST

2. Introduction
During the Hispanic Conquest of the Philippines,
which began in the 16th century, the country’s art
and culture underwent significant changes due to
the influence of Spanish colonial rule.The
introduction of Christianity, the Spanish language,
and new artistic techniques and materials had a
profound impact on Philippine Art across various
mediums.

3. Literature
During the early colonial period, Spanish friars
and missionaries played a crucial role in the
development of Philippine literature. They
wrote religious texts, and grammars in the
local languages, which laid the foundation for
later literary works.

4. The first known book printed
in the Philippines
was “Doctrina Christiana” in
1593, a Christian catechism
written in Spanish and
Tagalog. It was printed using
movable type, which a
significant technological
advancement at the time.

5. Poetry
Spanish missionaries and
local poets wrote religious
and secular poetry in
Spanish and the local
languages, often blending
indigenous and Spanish
poetic traditions.

6. Prose
Prose writing in the
Philippines during the
Hispanic period was primarily
focused on religious and
historical themes. Spanish
missionaries and local writers
produced text such as
chronicles, historical
accounts, and religious
treatises.

7. Visual Art
The Spanish introduced new artistic
techniques and materials to the
Philippines, such as oil painting
canvas, and European styles of
portraiture and landscape painting.
Indigenous artists adapted these
techniques to create religious art,
portraits, and landscapes that
reflected both Spanish and
indigenous influences.

8. Sculpture and Architecture
Spanish friars and local artisans built
churches, convents, and other
religious structures throughout the
Philippines, many of which still stand
today as examples of colonial
architecture.
Sculpture also flourished during the
colonial period, with artist creating
religious images, statues, and other
buildings.

9. Painting
Painting was an
important art from
during the colonial
period, with artist
creating religious
paintings, portraits,
and landscapes in the
variety of styles.

10. Printing
The introductions of the printing press in
the Philippines had a significant impact
on the dissemination of knowledge and
culture during the colonial period.
The first printing press was brought ton
the Philippines by the Spanish in the late
16th century, and it was used to print
religious texts, government documents,
and other materials.

11. Conclusion
Overall, the Hispanic conquest of the
Philippines had a profound impact on
the country’s art and culture, leading
to the development of new artistic
forms and the blending of Spanish and
indigenous artistic tradtions.