National Artists for Paintings

Question 1

first National Artist and is officially recognized as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”.

Answer 1

Fernando amorsolo

Question 2

Renowned for his trademark luminosity and ability to render the iconic provincial Filipina

Answer 2

Fernando amorsolo

Question 3

usually feature scenes in glowing rural landscapes— such as farmers ankle-deep in rice fields, women in colorful baro’t sayas sorting through mangoes, and vibrant society portraits.

Answer 3

Fernando amorsolo

Question 4

a key figure in Philippine modernism.

Answer 4

Carlos “Botong”
Francisco

Question 5

His mural paintings often depicted historical pieces and were instrumental in the development of Filipino visual arts.

Answer 5

Carlos “Botong”
Francisco

Question 6

He single-handedly revived the forgotten art of murals and remained its most distinguished practitioner for nearly three decades.

Answer 6

Carlos “Botong”
Francisco

Question 7

Painting distorted human figures in rough, bold impasto strokes, and standing tall and singular in his advocacy and practice of what he believes is the creative art

Answer 7

Victorio Edades

Question 8

“Father of Modern Philippine Painting”.

Answer 8

Victorio Edades

Question 9

colors were dark and somber with subject matter or themes

Answer 9

Victorio Edades

Question 10

a Filipino artist best known for his abstract paintings.

Answer 10

Hernando Ocampo

Question 11

used bold color palettes and biomorphic shapes inspired by both his country’s landscape and by science fiction writing.

Answer 11

Hernando Ocampo

Question 12

He started his career as a member of the Saturday Group along with Vicente Silva Manansala and Cesar Legaspi.

Answer 12

Hernando Ocampo

Question 13

Cubism

Answer 13

Cesar Legaspi