flashcards
Who is known as the Grand Old Man of Philippine Art?
Fernando Amorsolo
Who is referred to as the Father of Philippine Art?
Guillermo Tolentino
What is Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco known for?
Historical events; ‘Filipino Struggles Through History’
Who is the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture?
Napoleon Abueva
Who is known as the Father of Modernism in Philippine Art?
Victorio Edades
What did Hernando Ocampo invent?
A new form of abstraction; self-taught painter
What is Vicente Manansala known for?
Transparent/translucent style; ‘Madonna of the Slums’
Who is the pioneer of the neo-realist movement?
Cesar Legaspi
Who is known as the Dean of Filipino Illustrators?
Francisco Coching
What is Jose Joya known for?
Abstract expressionism; ‘Hills of Nikko’ inspired by Japan
What style is Arturo Luz associated with?
Minimalist, geometric, abstract
What themes does Ang Kiukok explore in his art?
Anger, sorrow, ugliness, madness; dramatic subjects
What is J. Navarro Elizalde known for?
Mixed media, incision painting
Who is considered the most Asian of all national artists?
Abdulmari Asia Imao; sarimanok
What is Larry Alcala known for?
Cartoonist; slice of life
Who is a Baguio-based visual artist?
Benedicto Cabrera; known for Sabel
Who is known as the Mother of Philippine Folk Dance?
Francisca Reyes-Aquino; Philippine Folk Dance and Games
What is Alice Reyes known for?
Ballet Philippines; professionalized dance as a career
Who founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group?
Ramon Obusan
What is Agnes Locsin known for?
Neo-ethnic dance; Locsin Dance Workshop
Who is associated with the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company?
Lucrecia Reyes Urtula
Who is known as the Mother of Philippine Theatre Dance?
Leonor Goquingco; blending of folk dance and ballet
Who is the Dean of Filipino Composers?
Antonio Molina; impressionist style
Who is known as the First Lady of Philippine Music?
Jovita Fuentes; first female national artist in music
