There are various styles of paintings in the Philippines, ranging from traditional to modern art. Some of the styles of paintings in the Philippines are:
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Folk graphic and plastic arts: This includes calligraphy, tattooing, writing, drawing, and painting. Ornaments such as mask-making and accessory-making are also part of this style.
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Tipos del País or Letras y figuras style: This style involves watercolor paintings that depict landscapes, Filipino people and fashion, and government officials. Portraits included self-portraits, Filipino jewelry, and native furniture. Landscape paintings depicted ordinary Filipinos participating in daily life.
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Nationalistic themes: This style includes paintings that showcase native Filipino cultures as part of the spread of nationalism. Notable paintings during the era include Chickens (1968) and Sarimanok series (late 20th century). Some works have criticized lingering colonial viewpoints such as discrimination against darker-skinned people and the negative effects of colonialism.
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Realism: Early figurative art in the Philippines is mostly realistic and classical, but in modern times, surreal depictions of human figures and objects are also common.
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Neo-Classicism: This style was established during the Spanish colonial period and followed the rules of the Spanish, Italian, and French Academies. Juan Lunas "Las Damas Romanas" is an example of this style.
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Abstractionism: This style involves the use of abstract forms, shapes, and colors to create a work of art. Vicente Manansala is one of the first Abstractionists on the Philippine art scene.
These are just some of the styles of paintings in the Philippines, and there are many more. Filipino artists have been painting and glazing pottery for thousands of years, and their works of art reflect the countrys rich history and culture.
