Philippine Visual Arts and Fernando Amorsolo

• Visual Arts involve creative expression through painting and sculpture.
• Philippine Visual Arts showcase a rich cultural heritage.
• Visual Arts include painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and filmmaking.
• Vibrant colors, tropical themes, and cultural motifs are commonly used in Philippine visual arts.
• Traditional, modern, and contemporary art styles are blended in Philippine visual arts.
• Filipino culture, history, and identity are emphasized in Philippine visual arts.
• The Philippine artistic landscape is dynamic, diverse, and ever-evolving.

Fernando C. Amorsolo (1892-1972)

• Born in Paco, Manila on May 30, 1892.
• Studied at Liceo de Manila in 1909.
• First Filipino to win a Pensionado grant.
• Trained under De la Rosa, Asuncion.
• Known as the "Master of Philippine genre and portrait".
• His artworks are influenced by Impressionism and Realism styles.
• Died in Manila on April 24, 1972.
• Notable artwork includes The Maiden of the Basi, 1920 and Afternoon Meal of the Rice Workers, 1939.

Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco (1912-1969)

• Born on November 4, 1912, in Angono, Rizal, Philippines.
• Studied at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts.
• He developed a signature style blending traditional Filipino motifs with modernist techniques.
• Became a prominent figure in Philippine modern art.
• Created murals and paintings depicting everyday Filipino life.
• Received the National Artist Award for Visual Arts in 1973.
• Passed away on March 31, 1969.
• Notable artwork includes The Martyrdom of Rizal and Fiesta.

Guillermon E. Tolentino (1890-1973)

• Born on July 24, 1890, in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.
• Renowned Filipino sculptor and professor.
• Known as the "Father of Philippine Arts".
• Received the National Artist for Sculpture award in 1973.
• Received the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award in 1967.
• Notable Sculptures include UP Oblation and Bonifacio Monument.

Victorio C. Edades (1895-1985)

• Born on December 23, 1895, in Pangasinan Province.
• Acknowledged as the "Father of Modern Philippine Painting."
• Enrolled at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts.
• Taught at the University of Santo Tomas.
• Died on March 7, 1985.
• Received Pro Patria Award in 1961.
• Received Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan award in 1964.
• Notable artwork includes The Builders and The Sketch

Napoleon V. Abueva (1930-2018)

• Born in Tagbilaran City on January 26, 1930.
• Studied Fine Arts at UP.
• Known as the "father of modern Philippine Sculpture".
• The Youngest National Artist Awardee.
• Died on February 16, 2018, at age 88.
• Helped shape the local sculpture scene.
• Utilized almost all hardwood materials.
• Notable artwork includes The Transfiguration and Nine Muses.

Vicente Manansala (1910-1981)

• Born on January 22, 1910, in Macabebe, Pampanga.
• Studied at the UP School of Fine Arts.
• Known for his innovative use of cubism.
• Received the Cultural Heritage Award in 1967.
• Named National Artist of the Philippines.
• Notable artwork includes Madonna of the Slums and Jeepneys.

Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994)

• Born on April 2, 1917, in Tondo, Manila.
• Grew up in poverty and found solace in art.
• Studied at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts.
• A leading figure in the Neo-Realist movement.
• Focused on depicting the harsh realities of Filipino life.
• Received the National Artist Award for Visual Arts in 1990.
• Passed away on April 27, 1994.
• Notable artwork includes Harvest (1984) and Three Horses (1978).

Hernando R. Ocampo (1911-1978)

• Born on April 28, 1911, in Manila.
• Known for his abstract paintings.
• Awarded National Artist of the Philippines.
• Died on December 28, 1978, in Caloocan.
• Taught himself how to paint (magazine).
• Also a writer, studied law, and did creative writing.
• Also a fictionist, playwright and editor.

Arturo R. Luz

• Filipino printmaker, sculptor, and art administrator.
• Studied at 4 different universities.
• Known for his abstract, minimalist, and geometric art styles.
• Founder of "Luz Gallery".

J. Elizalde Navarro (1924-1999)

• Born on May 22, 1924, in San Jose, Antique.
• Was a scholar at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts.
• Studied at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
• Graduated with a bachelor of arts in 1951.
• Best known for his mixed media works and paintings.
• Passed away on June 10, 1999.
• National Artist for Visual Arts (1999).

Other Filipino Artists

• Ang Kiukok (2001)
• Jose T. Joya (2003)
• Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006)

Benedicto Reyes Cabrera (BenCab)

• Benedicto Reyes Cabrera is better known as "BenCab".
• A Filipino Painter
• He studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
• Has a museum called the "BenCab Museum" in Tuba Benguet.

Other Filipino Artists

• Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (2009)
• Francisco Coching (2014)

Impressionism

• Initially mocked for its incomplete appearance, the unconventional Impressionist style has risen to prominence.
• Impressionism is one of the most celebrated and well-known art movements in history.
• The art movement emphasizes light and color, quick brushwork, and ordinary daily scenes.
• Impressionism has captured the attention and admiration of art enthusiasts worldwide.

British Impressionism

• British Impressionism refers to the art produced by British artists during the late 19th century.
• They were inspired by the concepts of the French Impressionists.
• James McNeill Whistler introduced modernist ideas and techniques to Britain when he moved to London in 1863.
• These techniques included rapid brushstrokes, attention to light and shade, and portraying everyday scenes, which became known as French impressionism.
• The adoption of the Impressionist style was not widely recognized as a significant movement in Britain.