Artists/Painters Flashcards
Famous for: Spoliarium (1884)
Known for his historical and classical paintings that depict Filipino struggles and nationalism.
Juan Luna
Famous for: Dalagang Bukid, The Burning of Manila
The first National Artist of the Philippines, known for his romanticized rural landscapes and use of light.
Fernando Amorsolo
Famous for: Filipino Struggles Through History
A National Artist, known for his murals depicting Philippine history and culture.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Famous for: Madonna of the Slums
A pioneer of Transparent Cubism, blending Western modernism with Filipino themes.
Vicente Manansala
Famous for: Fishermen, Crucifixion
A National Artist known for his Expressionist-Cubist paintings of strong emotions and societal struggles.
Ang Kiukok
Famous for: Sabel series
A National Artist recognized for his contemporary and figurative works, often inspired by history and folklore.
Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera
Famous for: Granadean Arabesque
A pioneer of Abstract Expressionism in the Philippines
Jose Joya
Famous for: Genesis
A leading modernist painter known for his bold colors and geometric patterns.
Hernando Ocampo
Fernando Amorsolo (1892–1972)
- Famous for: Dalagang Bukid, The Burning of Manila
- The first National Artist of the Philippines, known for his romanticized rural landscapes and use of light.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1912–1969)
- Famous for: Filipino Struggles Through History
- A National Artist, known for his murals depicting Philippine history and culture.
Vicente Manansala (1910–1981)
- Famous for: Madonna of the Slums
- A pioneer of Transparent Cubism, blending Western modernism with Filipino themes.
Ang Kiukok (1931–2005)
- Famous for: Fishermen, Crucifixion
- A National Artist known for his Expressionist-Cubist paintings of strong emotions and societal struggles.
Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera (b. 1942)
- Famous for: Sabel series
- A National Artist recognized for his contemporary and figurative works, often inspired by history and folklore.
José Joya (1931–1995)
- Famous for: Granadean Arabesque
- A pioneer of Abstract Expressionism in the Philippines.
Hernando Ocampo (1911–19780
- Famous for: Genesis
- A leading modernist painter known for his bold colors and geometric patterns.