The document lists 17 Filipino artists who have been designated National Artists for Visual Arts by the Philippines. It provides brief descriptions of each artist's style and notable works, including Fernando Amorsolo known for his realistic technique using backlighting, Hernando Ocampo who created abstract and poetic works, and Guillermo Tolentino recognized for his classical sculptures of Philippine heroes.
The document lists 17 Filipino artists who have been designated National Artists for Visual Arts by the Philippines. It provides brief descriptions of each artist's style and notable works, including Fernando Amorsolo known for his realistic technique using backlighting, Hernando Ocampo who created abstract and poetic works, and Guillermo Tolentino recognized for his classical sculptures of Philippine heroes.
The document lists 17 Filipino artists who have been designated National Artists for Visual Arts by the Philippines. It provides brief descriptions of each artist's style and notable works, including Fernando Amorsolo known for his realistic technique using backlighting, Hernando Ocampo who created abstract and poetic works, and Guillermo Tolentino recognized for his classical sculptures of Philippine heroes.
NATIONAL ARTIST FOR VISUAL ARTS 9. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz 1. Fernando Amorsolo Gestural Abstract Backlighting technique Expressionistic Glow Ceramics, paper and mix media Lighting Oil painting Realistic Dim 10. Napoleon Abueva Mostly yellow, red, and green Modern Sculpture 2. Hernando Ocampo Hardwood, stones, and metals
Radical and poetic 11. Jeremias Elizalde Navarro
Abstract Genesis Painter and sculptor Abstract and Figure painting Colorful Lines Geometric Forms and Spontaneous Stroke Abstract, sometimes cubism
3. Benedicto Cabrera 12. Francisco Coching
BENCAB Komiks Sabel Fluid drawings and dramatic storyline Woman with kumot dress kskksks Fantasy, Love, Adventure Awit or Korido 4. Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Mural 13. Victorio Edades
Historical past Modernism Lines and Shapes Non-conventional Style Cutouts and lush tropical colors The Triumvirate 14. Ang Kiukok
5. Cesar Legazpi Angst, anguish and anger
Cubism Neorealistic Time of Martial Law Cubism Local Temperaments 15. Jose Joya The beggar, The Survivor Gestural paintings 6. Abdulmari Asia Imao Color Harmony Country’s landscape, kinetic energy and Muslim culture spontaneity. Ethnic themes Ukkil, sarimanok and naga 16. Vicente Manansala Mural Cubism Colorful Happy and Bountiful Rural 7. Guillermo Tolentino Poverty-Striken Urban set-ups Transparent Cubism Classical sculpture Philippine Heroes 17. Larry Alcala Manuel Quezon and Ramon Magsaysay Editorial Cartoonist UP Oblation Illustrator 8. Arturo Luz 1. Fernando Amorsolo