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Who is known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"?
Who is known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"?
Fernando Amorsolo
What technique became Fernando Amorsolo's trademark?
What technique became Fernando Amorsolo's trademark?
Backlighting technique
Which of these works was created by Fernando Amorsolo?
Which of these works was created by Fernando Amorsolo?
- Gadgets I
- Genesis
- Maiden in a Stream (correct)
- Bagong Taon
Who is remembered for refining cubism in the Philippine context?
Who is remembered for refining cubism in the Philippine context?
Which artist made use of geometric fragmentation technique and juxtaposed the mythical and modern in his art?
Which artist made use of geometric fragmentation technique and juxtaposed the mythical and modern in his art?
Which of these works was created by Cesar Legaspi?
Which of these works was created by Cesar Legaspi?
Who is a self-taught painter from Sta. Cruz, Manila, whose canvases evoked the lush Philippine landscape?
Who is a self-taught painter from Sta. Cruz, Manila, whose canvases evoked the lush Philippine landscape?
Which artwork by Hernando Ocampo served as the basis of the CCP Main Theater's curtain design?
Which artwork by Hernando Ocampo served as the basis of the CCP Main Theater's curtain design?
Which artist established the Luz Gallery?
Which artist established the Luz Gallery?
Which of these works was created by Arturo Luz?
Which of these works was created by Arturo Luz?
Who pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines?
Who pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines?
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Fernando Amorsolo
Fernando Amorsolo
Known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art," he was the first to be awarded as National Artist in the country and known for the backlighting technique.
Cesar Legaspi
Cesar Legaspi
A pioneer of "Neo-Realism" in the Philippines, known for refining cubism in the Philippine context.
Hernando Ocampo
Hernando Ocampo
A self-taught painter known for evoking the lush Philippine landscape in fierce and bold colors.
Arturo Luz
Arturo Luz
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Jose T. Joya
Jose T. Joya
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Maiden in a Stream
Maiden in a Stream
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Genesis
Genesis
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Study Notes
- Visual Arts in the National Capital Region
Fernando Amorsolo (1972)
- Born in Paco, Manila
- He was the first to be awarded as National Artist in the country
- Known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"
- Figures seen aglow on canvas through backlighting became his trademark
- Major works include:
- Maiden in a Stream (1921)
- El Ciego (1928)
- Dalagang Bukid (1936)
- The Meztiza (1943)
- Planting Rice (1946)
- Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958)
Cesar Legaspi (1990)
- A pioneer of "Neo-Realist" in the Philippines
- Remembered for refining cubism in the Philippine context
- Used geometric fragmentation technique
- Wove social commentary, juxtaposing the mythical and modern
- Created overlapping, interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity
- Works include:
- Gadgets I
- Gadgets II
- Diggers
- Idols of the Third Eye
- Facade
- Ovary
- Flora and Fauna
- Triptych
- Flight
- Bayanihan
- Struggle
- Avenging Figure
- Turning Point
- Peace
- The Survivor
- The Ritual
Hernando Ocampo (1991)
- A self-taught painter from Sta. Cruz, Manila
- His canvases evoked the lush Philippine landscape
- Painted its flora and fauna under the sun and rain in fierce and bold colors
- Played a pivotal role in sustaining the Philippine Art Gallery
- His acknowledged masterpiece "Genesis" served as the basis of CCP Main Theater's curtain design
- 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
Arturo Luz (1997)
- Established the Luz Gallery which professionalized art galleries
- Significant paintings:
- Bagong Taon
- Vendador de Flores
- Skipping Rope
- Candle Vendors
- Procession
- Self-Portrait
- Night Glows
- Grand Finale
- Cities of the Past
- Imaginary Landscapes
- His mural painting Black and White is in the lobby of the CCP's Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco (Little Theater)
- His stainless steel cube sculpture is in front of the Benguet Mining Corporation Building in Pasig
Jose T. Joya (2003)
- Pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines
- Distinguished himself by creating an authentic Filipino abstract idiom that transcended foreign influences
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