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Who was named Artist of the Philippines in 1976?
Who was named Artist of the Philippines in 1976?
Which building is described as an art-deco masterpiece?
Which building is described as an art-deco masterpiece?
Who was the Dean of the UST CAFA from 1954 to 1959?
Who was the Dean of the UST CAFA from 1954 to 1959?
Which building is draped with aluminium brise-soleil?
Which building is draped with aluminium brise-soleil?
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Who was the First University Architect of the UP?
Who was the First University Architect of the UP?
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Which building is described as having lush greenery and a lot of calm tranquility?
Which building is described as having lush greenery and a lot of calm tranquility?
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Which building is the tallest and largest hotel building, 22 storeys high?
Which building is the tallest and largest hotel building, 22 storeys high?
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Who was the Second Architect after Juan Nakpil?
Who was the Second Architect after Juan Nakpil?
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Which building features the use of sun buffles and belongs to the 1950s?
Which building features the use of sun buffles and belongs to the 1950s?
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Who was the Dean of the UST CAFA from 1954 to 1959?
Who was the Dean of the UST CAFA from 1954 to 1959?
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Study Notes
Artist Recognition
- Vicente Manansala was named Artist of the Philippines in 1976.
Architectural Masterpieces
- The Manila Central Post Office is described as an art-deco masterpiece.
- The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) is draped with aluminium brise-soleil.
- The National Arts Center is known for its lush greenery and calm tranquility.
- The Manila Hotel stands as the tallest and largest hotel building, reaching 22 storeys high.
Key Architectural Figures
- The First University Architect of the University of the Philippines (UP) was Juan Nakpil.
- The Second Architect after Juan Nakpil was Carlos A. Santos-Viola.
- The University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture and Fine Arts (UST CAFA) had a dean during the years 1954 to 1959, who was also Juan Nakpil.
Architectural Features
- The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) also features the use of sun buffles and represents architectural style from the 1950s.
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Test your knowledge of renowned Filipino architect Pablo S. Antonio and his iconic works in this quiz. Explore his contributions to Philippine architecture and his notable projects such as the Manila Polo Club, Ideal Theater, Galaxy Theater, and the Far Eastern University Administration & Science Buildings.
