Mijan's Blog- Philippine National Artists (PT in Seminal)

  HERNANDO R. OCAMPO National Artist for Visual Arts (1991) (April 28, 1911 – December 28, 1978) Background The self-taught painter Hernando R. Ocampo was a key member of the 13 prewar moderns, the group that shaped the path of contemporary art in the Philippines. However, it was his abstract work that left an indelible mark on Filipino contemporary art. He also played an important role in maintaining the first Filipino art gallery in the Philippines. Major works ( at least 3) His other major works include Ina ng Balon, Calvary, Slum Dwellers, Nude with Candle and Flower, Man and Carabao, Angel’s Kiss, Palayok at Kalan, Ancestors, Isda at Mangga, The Resurrection, Fifty-three “Q”, Backdrop, Fiesta. Choose 1 major work (maybe the best one on your own) Ina ng Balon (Mother of Waves) by Hernando  Ocampo      Example of an artwork or major work (picture or any). Describe it. Ina ng Balon (Mother of Waves) by Hernando Ocampo      Ocampo's work is rathe...

  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  ...

  Fernando Cueto Amorsolo BIRTH: May 30, 1892 DEATH: April 24, 1972 CATEGORY: National Artist For Painting YEAR AWARDED: 1972 Short background  Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto became the first Filipino to be distinguished as the Philippine National Artist in Painting. He was one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. A portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. Major works ( at least 3) Babaeng Nagbabasa, Afternoon Meal of the Workers, and Assassination of Governor Bustamante. Choose 1 major work (maybe the best one on your own) ● Dalagang Bukid (1936) – Club Filipino collection           Example of an artwork or major work (picture or any). Describe it.                 Dalagang Bukid (1936) – Club Filipino collection      It is a portrait of a young lady holding a Banga. The lady represents a Filipina beauty, with a captivating smile, sim...