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The painter Juan Luna (1857-1899) occupies a central position in the cultural history of the Philippines. As one of the most prominent ilustrados (“enlightened ones”), Luna utilized classical themes in his art for a range of purposes. In this talk, I consider Luna’s status as an exponent of ilustrado classicism from two different perspectives. I… Continue reading Dr Andreas (Tom) Zanker (University of Western Australia) – “Tales from the Tropical Gothic”: Juan Luna, the Philippines, and Ilustrado Classicism