This document provides an overview of the history and development of painting in the Philippines. It discusses early indigenous painting from caves and bamboo, the introduction of painting during Spanish colonization, and the influence of Western styles. It then outlines the major periods of Philippine painting, including the Indigenous and Foreign Perspective Period, Westernized Period, and Modern and Contemporary Period. Key artists are mentioned from each period along with some of their major works. In the contemporary period, the document notes paintings have addressed current social issues around politics, education, and religion.