Filipino Aritists

Question 1

He developed the backlighting technique that became his trademark where figures, a duster of leaves, spill of hair, the smell of breast, are seen glow in canvas.

Answer 1

Fernando C. Amorsolo
(Painting,1972)

Question 2

He made a portrait of his Mother copied from a photograph.

Answer 2

Vicente S. Manansala
(Painting,1981)

Question 3

He was the youngest National Artist Awardee.

Answer 3

Napoleon V. Abueva
(Sculpture,1976)

Question 4

His other significant paintings are Bagong Taon, Vendador De Flores, Skipping Rope, Candle Vendors, Procession, Self Portrait, Night Glows, Grand Finale, Cities of the Past, Imaginary landscapes.

Answer 4

Arturo Luz
(Visual Arts,1997)

Question 5

His basic design is grounded on simplicity, no clutter. The lines are clean and smooth, and where there are curves these are made integral to the structure.

Answer 5

Pablo S. Antonio (Architecture,1976)

Question 6

A self taught painter and was leading member of the pre war Thirteen Moderns, the group that charted the course of modern art in the Philippines.

Answer 6

Hernando R. Ocampo
(Visual Arts,1991)

Question 7

His major works include Portrait of Purita, The invasion of Limahong Serenade, Muslim Betrothal, Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, Magpupukot, Fiesta, Bayanihan sa Bukid, Sandugo.

Answer 7

Carlos “Botong” Francisco
(Painting,1973)

Question 8

Distinguished Filipino writer in English writing so variedly and so well about so many aspects of the Filipino.

Answer 8

Nick Joaquin (Literature,1976)

Question 9

His works include A cluster of Nipa Hut, San Francisco Del Monte, Banaklaot, I believed in God, Market Vendors, Madonna of the slums, Still Life with Green Guitar, Via Crucis, Whirr, Nude.

Answer 9

Vicente S. Manansala
(Painting,1981)

Question 10

He characterized in using maximum use of natural light and cross ventilation.

Answer 10

Pablo S. Antonio (Architecture,1976)

Question 11

He was bestowed the title of “Grand Old Man of the Philippine Art”

Answer 11

Fernando C. Amorsolo
(Painting,1972)

Question 12

His other works include the bronze figures of President Quezon at Quezon Memorial, life size bust of Jose Rizal at UP and UE, marble statue of Ramon Magsaysay in GSIS in building, granolithics of heroics statues representing education, medicines, forestry, veterinary science, fine arts and music at Up.

Answer 12

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
(Sculpture,1973)

Question 13

Acknowledge as his masterpiece and completed in 1933, The Boenduring symbol of the Filipinos’ cry for freedom.

Answer 13

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
(Sculpture,1973)

Question 14

His works are Gadgets I, Gadgets II, Diggers, Idols of the Third Eye, Facade, Ovary, Flora and Fauna, Triptych, Flight, Bayanihan, Struggle, Avenging Figure, Turning Point, Peace, The Survivor, The Ritual.

Answer 14

Cesar Legaspi
(Visual Arts,1990)

Question 15

He is remembered for his singular achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context. A pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country.

Answer 15

Cesar Legaspi
(Visual Arts,1990)

Question 16

Architect, teacher, and civic leader is a pioneer and innovator in Philippine Architecture.

Answer 16

Juan F. Nakpil (Architecture,1973)

Question 17

His largest single work is the Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of Sultan of Brunei.

Answer 17

Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture,1990)

Question 18

His recent projects were the Tagaytay Highland Resort, the Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Batangas, and Orchid Golf and Country Club in Cavite.

Answer 18

Ildefonso P. Santos (Architecture,2006)

Question 19

He has kept alive the experimental tradition in fiction.

Answer 19

Francisco Arcellana (Literature,1990)

Question 20

His other major works include Ina ng Balon, Calvary, Slum Dwellers, Nude with candle and flower, Man and Carabao, Angel’s Resurrection, Fifty three “Q”, Backdrop, Fiesta.

Answer 20

Hernando R. Ocampo
(Visual Arts,1991)

Question 21

His major works include Maiden in a Stream, El Ciego, Dalagang Bukid, The Mestiza, Planting Rice, and Sunday Morning Going to Town.

Answer 21

Fernando C. Amorsolo
(Painting,1972)

Question 22

He is the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.

Answer 22

Napoleon V. Abueva
(Sculpture,1976)

Question 23

He is the product of the Revival Period in Philippine Sculptural Art.

Answer 23

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
(Sculpture,1973)

Question 24

He designed the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk Arts Theater, Philippine International Convention Center, Philcite and The Westin Hotel (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza).

Answer 24

Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture,1990)

Question 25

He signs his painting “Bencab”, upheld the primacy drawing over the decorative color.

Answer 25

Benedicto R. Cabrera
(Painting 2006)

Question 26

His themes of Floating Volume.

Answer 26

Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture,1990)

Question 27

He also designed the gold Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan stands as an and bronze medals for the Ramon Magsaysay Award and did the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Answer 27

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
(Sculpture,1973)

Question 28

His major work include FEU Adm., Science Buildings, Manila Polo Club, Ideal Theater, Lyric Theater, Galaxy Theater, Captain Luis Gonzaga Building, Boulevard Roces Publications Building.

Answer 28

Pablo S. Antonio (Architecture,1976)

Question 29

He turned fragments of the historic past into vivid records of the legendary courage of the ancestors in his race.

Answer 29

Carlos “Botong” Francisco (Painting,1973)

Question 30

His paintings are described as visions of reality teetering on the edge of abstraction.

Answer 30

Vicente S. Manansala
(Painting,1981)

Question 31

He believes that the true Philippine Architecture is the product of two great streams of culture, the Oriental and the Occidental.

Answer 31

Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture,1990)

Question 32

He has utilized almost all kinds of materials from hardwood to adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral and brass.

Answer 32

Napoleon V. Abueva
(Sculpture,1976)

Question 33

He engaged in work that has include hundreds of Parks, Plazas, Garden, and Wide range of outdoor settings.

Answer 33

Ildefonso P. Santos (Architecture,2006)

Question 34

He distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of landscape architecture - an allied field of architecture in the Philippines.

Answer 34

Ildefonso P. Santos (Architecture,2006)

Question 35

He made use of the geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment and juxtaposing the mythical and modern into his overlapping interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity.

Answer 35

Cesar Legaspi
(Visual Arts,1990)

Question 36

He reshaped the urban landscape with a distinctive architecture reflective of Philippine Art and Culture.

Answer 36

Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture,1990)

Question 37

His works are Geronimo de los reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, Captain Pepe Building, Manila Jockey Club, Rufino Building, Philippine Village Hotel, Univ of Philippines Administration and University Library, and Reconstructed Rizal house in Calamba, Laguna.

Answer 37

Juan F. Nakpil (Architecture,1973)

Question 38

Pioneered the development of the short story as a lyrical prose-poetic form.

Answer 38

Francisco Arcellana (Literature,1990)

Question 39

His composition are Beethoven listening to the blues, Space Transfiguration, Hills of Nikko, Abstraction, Dimension of Fear, Nalad, torogan and Cityscape

Answer 39

Jose T. Joya
(Visual Arts,2003)

Question 40

Most of his paintings of harmonious colors were inspired by Philippine landscapes, such as Green Rice Paddle and Golden Fields of Harvest.

Answer 40

Jose T. Joya
(Visual Arts,2003)

Question 41

He produced works that elevated Filipino aesthetic vision to new heights of sophisticated simplicity.

Answer 41

Arturo Luz
(Visual Arts,1997)