2 Content and Contextual Analysis

• Historical method


  Examining and analyzing the records and survivals of the past
• Content analysis


  Systematic evaluation of the primary source
• Contextual analysis


  Considers the time, place, and situation when the primary source was written
• The Philippine islands in 1521 has been rediscovered by the Spanish commissioned authority.
• Ferdinand Magellan


  A Portuguese navigator who gained confidence and support from the monarchy of Spain
• Antonio Pigafetta


  An Italian chronicler and the details of the world's first circumnavigation were accurately recorded in his journal
• Customs of the Tagalogs


  A narrative on the established culture of the Tagalogs in Luzon written by Juan De Plasencia
• Juan de Plasencia


  A Franciscan missionary in the Tagalog region since 1578 until 1590
• Historical paintings


  Visual representations of concrete happenings on the life of people in a specific period
• Juan Luna


  Known for his impressive rendition of classical subjects in his academic works.
• Fernando Amorsolo


  He delights people of his impressionistic technique depicting idyllic country scenes, beautiful maidens and colorfully dressed peasants planting.
• Political caricature


  A type of drawing that is used to present a comment, opinion, or criticism on particular event. Also known as editorial cartoon