Contemporary Arts (Part IV) Flashcards
It is an honorary title issued by some
states as a highest recognition of artists
for their significant contributions to the
cultural heritage of the nation.
National Artist
What are the 5 qualifications of a
National Artist of the Philippines?
- Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten years prior to nomination as well as those who have died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time
of their death; - Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the content and form of their works;
- Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding generations of artists;
- Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or have consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, enriching artistic expression or style; and
- Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international recognition, awards in prestigious national and/or international events, critical acclaim and/or reviews of their works, and/or respect and esteem from peers within an artistic discipline.
Who are the 13 National Artists for Visual Arts
Fernando Amorsolo
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Guillermo F. Tolentino
Napoleon V. Abueva
Victorio C. Edades
Vicente Manansala
Hernando R. Ocampo
Cesar Legaspi
Arturo Luz
Ang Kiukok
Benedicto Cabrera
Abdulmari Asia Imao
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
Is the first national artist in the country
Fernando Amorsolo
❖ He was known for using the backlighting technique in painting
Fernando Amorsolo
❖ He make his creation bright and
cheerful.
Fernando Amorsolo
What are the 4 Major Works of Fernando Amorsolo?
MAJOR WORKS
➢ DALAGANG BUKID
➢ EL CIEGO
➢ THE MESTIZA
➢ PLANTING RICE
❖He revived the art of mural
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
❖Most distinguished mural painter for
about three decades
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
❖He was known for using historical
events as subject matter for his murals
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
What are the 4 Major Works of Carlos “Botong” Francisco
MAJOR WORKS
➢ BLOOD COMPACT
➢ FIRST MASS AT LIMASAWA
➢ BAYANIHAN
➢ THE INVASION OF LIMAHONG
❖Honored as the National Artist for
Sculpture in 1973.
Guillermo F. Tolentino
What are the 5 Major Works of Guillermo F. Tolentino
MAJOR WORKS
➢ UP OBLATION
➢ BONIFACIO MONUMENT
➢ BRONZE STATUES OF MANUEL QUEZON
➢ BRONZE MEDAL FOR RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD
➢ DESIGNING THE SEAL OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES
❖Was considered to be the father of modern Philippine sculpture
Napoleon V. Abueva
❖He is skillful in creating both representational and modern abstract sculptures using wide variety of materials.
Napoleon V. Abueva
❖______________ - a type of sculpture to be viewed from the surface of the pool.
“Buoyant sculpture”
