Guillermo E. Tolentino

 



Guillermo E. Tolentino


BIRTH: July 24, 1890

DEATH: July 12, 1976


CATEGORY: National Artist For Sculpture

YEAR AWARDED: June 12, 1973


Background 
Filipino sculptor in classical style who was named National Artist for the Visual Arts in 1973. He is hailed as the "Father of Philippine Arts." He sculpted the University of the Philippines' most recognizable emblem, the UP Oblation, as well as the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City. 


Major works ( at least 3)
Other works of Tolentino are bronze figures of President Quezon at Quezon Memorial, life-size busts of Jose Rizal at UP and UE, marble statue of Ramon Magsaysay in GSIS Building, bronze medals for the Ramon Magsaysay Award and seal of the Republic of the Philippines, Venus, Alma Mater statue of the University


Choose 1 major work (maybe the best one on your own)
  • UP Oblation
            Example of an artwork or major work (picture or any). Describe it.

UP Oblation

    The UP Oblation that became the symbol of freedom at the campus. Acknowledged as his masterpiece and completed in 1933.


Why did you choose this specific major work & how will you relate this to your chosen strand/track which will lead you to your future field of specialization.
    Tolentino’s work is not just celebration of physical form; it embodies a quiet sense of dignity and nationalism lost to succeeding artists. I would think that the fire in his work continues to warm and inspire all those who look at any of his sculptures literally face to face.




    


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