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  • What period does the Spanish Colonial Period cover?
    1521-1989
  • What was the purpose of religious orders during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    • Convert natives to Catholicism
    • Part of colonization efforts
  • What are the art forms from the Spanish Colonial Period referred to as?
    Religious art, lowland Christian art, folk art
  • What architectural shape was predominantly used for churches during this period?
    Cruciform shape of the Latin cross
  • What style was predominantly employed in the churches built during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    Baroque style
  • How did the Baroque style influence church architecture during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    It emphasized grandeur, drama, and elaborate details
  • Name one church discussed in the Spanish Colonial Period lesson.
    San Agustin Church in Manila
  • What is another church mentioned in the lesson?
    Morong Church in Rizal
  • Which church is located in Ilocos Norte?
    Paoay Church
  • What church is found in Miag-oa, Iloilo?
    1. Tomas de Villanueva Church
  • Why were images of saints and Biblical narratives essential in worship?
    They were considered essential to worship
  • How were images produced during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    Through painting, sculpting, and engraving
  • What materials were commonly used for creating imagery of saints?
    Ivory or wood
  • Who brought western models for local artists to copy?
    The friars
  • What role did Chinese artisans play during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    They made icons and built churches
  • What is the vernacular term for saints in the Philippines?
    Santos
  • What is a retablo in colonial churches?
    A decorative altar featuring the town's patron saint
  • What elements are often found in a retablo?
    Rosettes, scrolls, pediments, solomonic columns
  • What is the Via Crusis in colonial churches?
    A series of 14 paintings or relief sculptures
  • What are relleves in church altars?
    Carved images in relief
  • What western musical instruments were introduced by the Spaniards?
    Pipe organ, violin, guitar, piano
  • What musical form emerged based on the Catholic faith?
    Pasyon or Pabasa
  • How is the Pasyon traditionally performed?
    Chanted in an improvised melody
  • What sentiment does the kundiman express?
    Resignation and fatalism
  • How did the kundiman evolve during the revolutionary period?
    It became a vehicle for resistance
  • What are the two secular musical forms that flourished among lowland Christian communities?
    Awit and corrido
  • How were the verses of awit and corrido learned by the peasantry?
    Purely by rote
  • What are the sentimental love songs and lullabies that evolved during this period?
    Kundiman and balitao
  • Where is the contemporary neighborhood of Sampaloc located?
    City of Manila
  • What were the contributions of Chinese artisans during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    • Made icons or santos in wood and ivory
    • Built churches and houses
    • Created furniture
    • Spread throughout creative centers like Cebu and Manila
  • What are the key features of Baroque churches built during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    • Grandeur and drama
    • Elaborate details
    • Emotional appeal
  • What is the significance of the Via Crusis in colonial churches?
    • Depicts Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection
    • Presented as 14 paintings or relief sculptures
  • What are the characteristics of the Pasyon or Pabasa?
    • Biblical narration of Christ’s Passion
    • Chanted in an improvised melody
    • Tradition that has survived to this day
  • What are the main musical influences during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    • Introduction of western musical instruments
    • Emergence of new rhythms and melodies
    • Development of Filipino composers
  • What are the main themes of the kundiman during the revolutionary period?
    • Resignation and fatalism
    • Vehicle for resistance against colonial rule
  • What is the time period of the Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines?
    1521-1989
  • What secular musical forms flourished among lowland Christian communities during the Spanish Colonial Period?
    • Awit
    • Corrido
    • Kundiman
    • Balitao
  • What themes did the kundiman express during the revolutionary sentiments of the 19th century?
    Resignation and fatalism
  • What is the purpose of bamboo poles among the Mangyans of Mindoro?
    To compose short poems
  • What is Baybayin?
    An indigenous Indic script in the Philippines