Philippine Traditional Arts
“Lavanderas”
Amorsolo is a dedicated visual rambler of the
countryside, an artist who passionately
experiences the terrain through which he
hikes. As a result, his paintings reflect the
very intensity and directness of his love of
nature, and are dedicated to a romantic style
of honesty in recording it.
“Spoliarium”
The painting features a glimpse of Roman
history centered on the bloody carnage
brought by gladiatorial matches. Spoliarium is
a Latin word referring to the basement of the
Roman Colosseum where the fallen and dying
gladiators are dumped and devoid of their
worldly possessions.
Philippine Traditional Artist
Fernando Amorsolo
Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (born Fernando
Amorsolo y Cueto; May 30, 1892 – April 24,
1972) was one of the most important artists in
the history of painting in the Philippines.
Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of
rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly
known for his craftsmanship and mastery in
the use of light.
Juan Luna
Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta
was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political
activist of the Philippine Revolution during
the late 19th century. He became one of the
first recognized Philippine artists.

“The Obligation”
The Oblation (Filipino: Pahinungod,
Oblasyon) is a concrete statue by Philippine
National Artist artist Guillermo Tolentino
which serves as the iconic symbol of the
University of the Philippines. It depicts a man
facing upward with arms outstretched,
symbolizing selfless offering of oneself to his
union.
“Kaganapan Sculpture”
Kaganapan is one of Napoleon Abueva's work
of art. Sculpted out of marble in 1952 when
Abueva was still a young student at the
University of the Philippines, this sculpture
Guillermo Tolentino
Guillermo Estrella Tolentino was a Filipino
sculptor and professor of the University of the
Philippines. He was designated as a National
Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in
1973, three years before his death.
Napoleon Abueva
Kaganapan is one of Napoleon Abueva's work
of art. Sculpted out of marble in 1952 when
Abueva was still a young student at the
University of the Philippines, this sculpture
won the grand prize in the Arts Association of won the grand prize in the Arts Association of
the Philippines' annual competition.
“Bayanihan”
Kaganapan is one of Napoleon Abueva's work
of art. Sculpted out of marble in 1952 when
Abueva was still a young student at the
University of the Philippines, this sculpture
won the grand prize in the Arts Association of
the Philippines' annual competition.
the Philippines' annual competition.
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Carlos
Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco
(November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969) was
a Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal.
Francisco was a most distinguished
practitioner of mural painting for many
decades and best known for his historical
pieces. He was one of the first Filipino.
 National Artist Category
1. Carlos V. Francisco Modern

2. Francisca R. Aquino Modern

3. Antonio J. Molina Classical

4. Gerardo De Leon Contemporary
5. Cesar F. Legaspi Contemporary