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    Alfonso - Reflection On Elements Part 2

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    The document provides an analysis of the painting "Magpupukot" by Carlos V. Francisco. It summarizes that the painting depicts two groups of fishermen pulling a net out of the water, expressing the effort and teamwork required. The analysis notes how properties like curved lines convey movement in the water and the fishermen's bodies. It concludes that the painting symbolizes the strength, labor, and unity of Filipino fishermen and culture.

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    The document provides an analysis of the painting "Magpupukot" by Carlos V. Francisco. It summarizes that the painting depicts two groups of fishermen pulling a net out of the water, expressing the effort and teamwork required. The analysis notes how properties like curved lines convey movement in the water and the fishermen's bodies. It concludes that the painting symbolizes the strength, labor, and unity of Filipino fishermen and culture.

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    ALFONSO - REFLECTION ON ELEMENTS PART 2

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    The document provides an analysis of the painting "Magpupukot" by Carlos V. Francisco. It summarizes that the painting depicts two groups of fishermen pulling a net out of the water, expressing the effort and teamwork required. The analysis notes how properties like curved lines convey movement in the water and the fishermen's bodies. It concludes that the painting symbolizes the strength, labor, and unity of Filipino fishermen and culture.

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    Alfonso - Reflection On Elements Part 2

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    The document provides an analysis of the painting "Magpupukot" by Carlos V. Francisco. It summarizes that the painting depicts two groups of fishermen pulling a net out of the water, expressing the effort and teamwork required. The analysis notes how properties like curved lines convey movement in the water and the fishermen's bodies. It concludes that the painting symbolizes the strength, labor, and unity of Filipino fishermen and culture.

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    REFLECTION ON ELEMENTS PART 2

    “MAGPUPUKOT”
    CARLOS V. FRANCISCO

    The first time I looked at this painting I really thought they are fighting something because of the
    facial expressions but as then I realized that there’s net and water so it must be an action on the
    water. I searched the meaning of “magpupukot” and there I knew it’s about fishing. I was amazed
    because the picture is actually drawing me in that situation. It feels like I feel their effort in pulling
    the fish net out of the water.

    Moving on in analyzing the painting I first start looking directly at the water. It shows curve that
    signifies movement; the water is moving because of the force they applying to the fish net. It was
    also painted in a horizontal view that expresses calmness, though the water is moving it doesn’t
    show hard or rough waves. It also carries my eyes horizontally and follow the people pulling the
    net. From the farther group of fishermen located at the top of the painting; right to left and the
    nearer group of fishermen located at the bottom of the painting, left to right. I also researched
    that Carlos came from angono and in their province fishing community exist and that’s how he
    got the inspiration to paint “Mapupukot”.

    Next let’s look at the subject itself: the fishermen. There are two groups in the painting. To make
    it clearer let’s name the farther fishermen as group A and the nearer fishermen will be group B.
    As I stare at the artwork – GROUP A has blurred lines that shows distance. Hence, we can say
    that the subject is slightly far away from the point of view of the painter. While the GROUP B has
    a much heavier line that shows nearness. Both of the groups have bold lines that expresses
    strength and sturdiness. From what I have seen, they are applying such strong force in order to
    pull the fish net under the water. And like the setting of water, they also have curves that signifies
    movement.

    In conclusion, for me, the painting is shouting for men’s effort in doing labor work. Here in the
    Philippines almost all of the fishermen are men/boys because they are capable of having such
    strength to pull a very heavy fishing net. It shows culture and simplicity of life. That although they
    are having a hard time, their body is accustomed to such activity. It shows cooperation and
    teamwork and for me that symbolizes us Filipinos. That we are capable of working as one, of
    having union, in order to succeed in each and every day of our life. Padayon Philippines!

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