national artist pt2

• Artist


  Prioritize self expressionism and exploration of ideas, producing works that may not have a utilitarian function.
• Artisan


  focuses on craftmanship and the creation of functional or decorative items that emphasizes skills and technique.
• National Artist


  highest national recognition to those who contributed to the development of Philippine Arts.
• 1972


  Presidential Proclamation No. 1001
• Fernando Amorsolo


  The First National Artist in the Philippines. Known for his backlighting technique in painting
• Carlos "Botong" Francisco


  Revived the art of mural & considered to be the most distinguished mural painter.
• Carlos "Botong" Francisco


  knwon for his historical events as subject matter for his murals.
• Guillermo E. Tolentino


  honored as National Artist for Sculpture in 1973.
• Guillermo E. Tolentino


  known for designing the seal of the Republic of the Philippines and the gold and bronze medals for Ramon Magsaysay Award.
• Napoleon V. Abueva


  Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
• Napoleon V. Abueva

  known for creating 'bouyant sculpture', a type of sculpture to be viewed form the surface of the pool.
• Victorio C. Edades

  Father of Modern Philippine Painting
• Victorio C. Edades


  uses dark somber colors and focuses on factory workers, laborers, or simple townspeople. Introduced a degree program offering subjects in foreign language-Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts.
• Vicente Manansala


  paintings depicting realistic themes using an abstract or cubist style.
• Hernando R. Ocampo


  abstract paintings, featured shapes counded with curved lines painting in intense colors/uses bold colors. "Genesis" was used as a basis of the curtain of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater
• Cesar Legazpi


  utilizing and refining cubism, a style involving breaking parts into geometric shapes in his paintings.
• Arturo Luz


  set up the Luz Gallery, which contributed to the professionalization of the art gallery as an institution.
• J. Elizalde Navarro

  hardwood masks reflecting the human and the animal
• J. Elizalde Navarro

  abstract paintings in oil and watercolor, and assemblages
• Ang Kinkok


  paintings expressed nationalism and sociological agenda during 60's through vivid and cubistic figures.