Moro Dance
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In this work, Galo B. Ocampo depicts a dancing female figure using bright colours, bold lines and stylised floral patterns. The composition of the painting reflects a rejection of academic linear perspective. Instead, it features a flat surface with interweaving patterns, possibly inspired by the decorative designs of the international Art Nouveau movement. This demonstrates Ocampo’s position as a modernist painter, while the subject matter shows his interest in representing indigenous communities. “Moro” is a term used to describe Muslim communities living in the Philippines. Here, the dancer showcases her skill in a distinctly non-European dance form.
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Creator
Galo B. Ocampo (1913–1983)
Date
1946
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Identifier
2002-00216
Origin
Philippines
Materials
Oil on canvas
Physical Dimensions
94.4 x 74 cm
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National Gallery Staff Malyanah Manap, Clarissa Chikiamco, Wong Jia Min and Mohamad Shahfeeq for content editing, copyright permissions and technical support.
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Galo B. Ocampo (1913–1983), “Moro Dance,” Mapping Philippine Material Culture, accessed April 26, 2024, https://philippinestudies.uk/mapping/items/show/29122.
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