Philippine Sculpture and Art History Quiz

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

• Grade levels covered: 12 Makakalikasan (HUMSS 1), Maka-Diyos (HUMSS 2), Makakadaigdig (HUMSS 3), Makatao (TVL HE & Horti)
• Quarter: 2
• Subject teacher: Arnaleth D. Quiane, LPT

Module 09: The National Artists of the Philippines for Visual Arts

• Grade Levels: 12 Makakalikasan (HUMSS 1), Maka-Diyos (HUMSS 2), Makakadaigdig (HUMSS 3), Makatao (TVL HE & Horti)
• Quarter: 1

Target Objectives

• Identify the National Artists for Visual Arts
• Explain the contributions of these national artists
• Discuss the different styles and techniques these visual artists have used
• Explain Filipino artists' roles and identify their contribution to contemporary arts

Philippine Visual Art

• Filipino visual arts are a blend of Western and native cultural influences.
• Spanish friars introduced Western painting and carving styles, primarily religious themes, during the Spanish colonization.
• Churches across the Philippines now serve as informal museums, showcasing religious artwork.

Contemporary Visual Artists

• Some modern artists have studied abroad, introducing various international art movements in the Philippines.
• From the works of Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo to current artists like BenCab, 21st-century Filipino artists draw inspiration from both native and foreign influences.

What Have I Learned So Far? (Quarter 2)

• Spanish influence is prominent in Filipino visual art.
• Factors that shaped visual artists' emergence in both local and international fields.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Napoleon Abueva

• Born in Tagbilaran, Bohol
• Considered the Father of modern Philippine Sculpture
• Youngest awardee of the National Artist Award (1976)
• Famous works include Transfiguration at the Eternal Gardens Memorial Park, The Water Buffalo, and the bronze image of Teodoro M. Kalaw.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Ang Kiukok

• Born to immigrant Chinese parents, Vicente Ang and Chin Lim
• Praised for art works often viewed as infused with nationalist fervor and sociological considerations.
• Famous works include Geometric Landscape (1969), Dog Fight, Pieta (1962), and Seated Figure (1979).

National Artists for Visual Arts: Victorio C. Edades

• Father of Modernism in Philippine Art
• His works often depict Filipino laborers in everyday situations.
• Famous works include The Sketch, Poinsettia Girl, The Wrestlers, Portrait of the Professor, and Japanese Girl.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Cesar Legaspi

• Pioneer of the Neorealist movement.
• His works paved the way for modern Filipino art.
• Famous works include Tree Planting, Man and Woman, Reclining Nude, and Gadgets.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Vicente Manansala

• Extraordinary illustrator and cubist painter
• Born in Macabebe, Pampanga
• Works are considered as visions of reality teetering on the edge of abstraction.
• Famous masterpieces include Madonna of the Slums and Jeepney and Birdman.

Reflect Upon (Quarter 1):

• The role and importance of art galleries in the development of the Filipino artistic community and their impact on design.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Hernado R. Ocampo

• Was a self-taught painter.
• His works often explore social realities in the Philippines.
• Famous works include Nude with Candle and Flower, Ina ng Balon, Kasaysayan ng Lahi, Man and Carabao, Revelation 8, and Fiesta.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Fernando Amorsolo

• First National Artist, heralded as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine art"
• Commenced art training at age 13.
• Trained in the Art School of the Liceo de Manila and the University of the Philippines.
• Studied in Academia de San Fernando, Madrid.
• Depicted rich rural landscapes of the Philippines.
• Famous works include Rice Planting, Defense of a Filipina Woman's Honor, Planting Rice (1946), and Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958)

National Artists for Visual Arts: Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco

• Known as "Botong"
• Muralist from Angono, Rizal.
• Famous for massive murals and historical depictions.
• Artistic genius in representing historical past courage of the race.
• Famous works include Blood Compact, Bayanihan sa Bukid, First Mass at Limasawa, Magpupukot, The Martyrdom of Rizal, and Fiesta.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Arturo "Art" R. Luz

• Prominent printmaker, sculptor, and art administrator.
• National artist for visual arts (1997).
• Minimalist who used geometric abstractions.
• Famous works include Bagong Taon, Man with Guitar, Self-Portrait, and Cities of the Past.

National Artists for Visual Arts: J. Elizalde Navarro

• Painter and sculptor from Antique.
• Works include graphic design, printmaking, and mask making, often merging human and animal features.
• Famous works include I'm Sorry Jesus, I Can't Attend Christmas This Year, Homage to Dodjie Laurel, A Flying Contraption for Mr. Icarus, Singkil, Is He the Man?, and The Seasons.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Guillermo E. Tolentino

• National Artist for Visual Arts (1973).
• Master in classical sculpture.
• Part of the Revival Period in Philippine art.
• Famous works include Oblation, Bonifacio Monument, The figures of Jose Rizal, President Quezon, President Magsaysay, and designed Ramon Magsaysay Award and Republic of the Philippines Seal.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Jose T. Joya

• Former dean of the College of Fine Arts, UP.
• Initiated abstract expressionism in the Philippines.
• His works used abstract style to convey strong emotional or expressive content.
• Famous works include Nanking, Hills of Nikko, Mariveles, Beethoven Listening to the Blues, Cityscapes, and Granadean arabesque Biennial.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Benedicto "BenCab" R. Cabrera

• Known as BenCab
• Painter and upholds the primacy of drawing over decorative color.
• Inspired by the elder sibling, Salvador.
• His work, Sabel, symbolically depicts Philippine society's despair and isolation.
• Famous works include Madonna with Objects (1991), Studies of Sabel (diptych, 1991), People Waiting (1989), The Indifference (1988), and Waiting for the Monsoon (1986).

National Artists for Visual Arts: Abdulmari Asia Imao

• Native of Sulu
• Sculptor, painter, ceramist, photographer, writer, and cultural researcher.
• Famous works include Industry Brass Mural, Mural Relief on Filmmaking in Manila City Hall.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Francisco V. Coching

• Comic book creator with 53 novels.
• Apprentice at Liwayway magazine under Tony Velasquez.
• Famous works include Hagibis, El Nido, Don Cobarde, Pagano, Dumagit, Lapu-Lapu, Bulalakaw, and Talipandas.

What Have I Learned So Far? (Quarter 2):

• Describe the artistic style and selected works of BenCab.
• The meaning of BenCab's "symbolic scavenger", Sabel.
• Discussion on a variety of topics of a given subject matter.

National Artists for Visual Arts: Ramon Valera

• Awarded National artist for Fashion Design (2006).

Big Idea (Quarter 2):

• Philippine visual art is a blend of ethnic and Western traditions.
• Contemporary Filipino visual artists still use native forms and subjects but integrate foreign styles and techniques.
• Neorealism is a modern art movement encouraging artists to explore the unknown qualities of a subject.

Essential Learning (Quarter 2):

• National artists depict the rich culture of the Philippines, addressing globalization and modernization's threat to the Filipino heritage.
• Art forms like painting, sculpture, and clay help preserve the Filipino cultural heritage by conveying the nation's story and traditions.