ARTS7_Q1_L2_THE MAJESTIC ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE OF LUZON.pdf

1. THE MAJESTIC
ARCHITECTURE AND
SCULPTURE OF LUZON
PREPARED BY:
EDESSA T. TORRES

2. TASKS FOR TODAY
Reflect on or derive the mood,
idea, or message emanating
from selected artifacts and art
object.
Appreciate the artifacts and art
objects in terms of their uses
and their distinct use of art
elements and principles.
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3. Show many aspects of the people’s
culture, tradition and history
which were handed down from
generation to generation.
We are going to identify their
characteristics.
SCULPTURES & ARCHITECTURES

4. The woodcarving capital of the
Philippines.
Popular for its centuries old
woodcarving tradition of saints
and other religious images, and
its decorative carvings of floral
patterns and geometric designs
PAETE, LAGUNA

5. A 17th century Baroque church
It was build in 1587 and was
administered in 1588 by the
Dominicans
SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN PARISH CHURCH OR
ABUCAY CHURCH IN ABUCAY, BATAAN

6. It is an example of Renaissance
architecture, as especially seen in
its five-layer bell tower that is
defined by its decorative balusters
and ornamented with semicircular
arched windows.
It has a single or coupled Doric
columns, two saint niches in the
main portal and one in the center.
SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN PARISH CHURCH OR
ABUCAY CHURCH IN ABUCAY, BATAAN

7. It was built in 1885 and served as the
entrance to the original Spanish naval
station that provided repair ammunition,
supply and medical support for ships.
It has high walls made from locally
quarried stone that are connected to the
south gate that face the waterfront.
It was used as a jail during the Spanish
and American occupation.
THE SPANISH GATE IN OLONGAPO CITY

8. It is a wooden sculpture also known as
“tinagtaggu” that represents the rice
granary spirits that guard the rice crops
of Ifugaos.
A carved wooden human figure with
simplified forms made from a narra tree
which signifies wealth, happiness, and
well-being to the Ifugaos.
THE BUL’UL OF THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

9. A Baroque church that was built in
1873.
It was build entirely of red bricks and
done in the late Baroque or early
Rococo style.
it has a four story bell tower.
It is considered as the most artistic
brick structure in the country.
THE TUMAUINI CHURCH IN TUMAUINI, ISABELA

10. A narrow and cobblestone 15th
century Spanish street.
It is considered to be one of the most
important heritage sites in the
Philippines.
Lined with antique houses and shops
leading to the town’s hundred year
old church.
CALLE CRISOLOGO IN VIGAN CITY

11. A narrow and cobblestone 15th
century Spanish street.
It is considered to be one of the most
important heritage sites in the
Philippines.
Lined with antique houses and shops
leading to the town’s hundred year
old church.
CALLE CRISOLOGO IN VIGAN CITY

12. ACTIVITY
You only have to write the name of
the church, place or origin,
characteristics and design and the
internal (indigenous) or external
(foreign) influences.

13. DO YOU
HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS?

14. GIVE THREE
THINGS THAT
YOU HAVE
LEARNED
TODAY.

15. WHAT IS THE
IMPORTANCE OF
LEARNING THE
ARTS AND CRAFTS
OF ARTS AND
CRAFTS OF LUZON?

16. THANK YOU!