Filipino Artists Quiz

Filipino Artists and Architects

• Abdulmari Asia Imao popularized the Ukil, a traditional Maranaw art form, and is known for his sculpture, Sulu Sarimanok.
• Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was a painter, sculptor, and mixed media artist from Manila, prominent for his oil and acrylic paintings, and sketches in ink, pencil, and watercolor.
• Francisco Coching, from Manila, was tagged as the “Dean of Filipino Illustrators.” and was a visual artist.
• Pablo S. Antonio, from Manila, was a prominent architect who emphasized the use of natural light and cross ventilation in his designs, and believed in simple and dignified architecture.

Architecture

• Leandro Locsin, from Negros Occidental, designed the Palace of the Sultan of Brunei, Istana Nurul Iman, and the five buildings of the CCP complex, featuring themes of floating volume and a mix of eastern and western aesthetics.
• Ildefonso Santos, from Manila, pioneered landscaped architecture in the Philippines.
• Pablo S. Antonio designed buildings such as the FEU admin and science building, and the Manila polo club.

Painting

• EADES, from Pangasinan, was recognized as the father of modern painting, and introduced a degree program in fine arts, focusing on foreign languages and art history.
• Vicente Manansala, from Pampanga, was known for his paintings depicting realistic themes using abstract or cubist styles, and created works such as "Nipa Huts" and "Tiange".
• Hernando R. Ocampo, from Manila, was a prominent abstract painter, and his masterpiece "Genesis" was used as the basis for the design of the CCP main theater's curtain.
• Cesar Legaspi, from Manila, was known for utilizing and refining cubism, and created works such as "Kargador" and "Mother and Child".
• Arturo Luz, from Manila, was a painter known for his black and white works, such as "Bagong Taon".
• Ang Kiukok, from Davao del Sur, was known for his paintings expressing nationalism and sociological agenda during the 60's, featuring vivid cubistic figures, and created works such as "Pieta" and "Seated Figure".
• Benedicto Cabrera, from Manila, was known for his paintings expressing themes of dislocation, despair, and isolation, and created works such as "Sabel".

Cultural Institutions

• The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) was established in 1966 through Republic Act No. 3846 and officially inaugurated on September 8, 1969.
• The CCP serves as a platform for various art forms such as music, dance, theater, visual arts, film, and literature, and is home to resident companies such as the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, and the Philippine Madrigal Singers.
• The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is the government agency responsible for the promotion, preservation, and development of Filipino arts and culture, established by Republic Act No. 7356 in 1992.