NATIONAL ARTIST FOR SCULPTURE

Question 1

appointed as professor at the UP School of Fine Arts where the idea also of executing a
monument for national heroes struck him.

The result was the UP Oblation that became the symbol of freedom at the campus.

Designed the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Answer 1

Guillermo E. (Estrella) Tolentino - 1973

Question 2

Honored as National Artist for Sculpture in 1973

He also designed the gold and bronze Medal for Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Answer 2

Guillermo E. (Estrella) Tolentino - 1973

Question 3

Guillermo E. (Estrella) Tolentino - 1973 artworks

Answer 3

● Seal of the Republic of the Philippines

● Gold and Bronze Medal for Ramon Magsaysay Award

● The Bonifácio Monument in Caloocan - stands as an enduring symbol of the Filpinos cry
for freedom.

● UP Oblation - the sculpture is replete with references of selfless dedication and service to
the nation

Question 4

Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”

Skillfull in creating representational and modern abstract sculptures using variety of
materials

Known in creating “bouyant sculpture”

Answer 4

Napoleon Abueva - 1976

Question 5

Napoleon Abueva - 1976 artworks

Answer 5

● Making of the Philippine Flag

● Blood Compact in Tagbilaran Bohol- its current spot holds historical significance since it is
where Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Rajah Sikatuna performed a blood compact on
March 16, 1565. This gesture supposedly signified peace and friendship between the
foreigners and the natives of Bohol.

● The Surprising Nine Muses of the Arts - located at the UP Diliman campus, is a tribute to
the arts, from the traditional media of painting and music to new media.

● Transfiguration - 1979 - at Eternal Gardens
Memorial Park