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In your own words, kindly explain the different art forms,sample Filipino artists and the title of their art?

Answer 1

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The 10 Most Famous Filipino Artists and their Masterworks

'The Fishermen', 1981

'The Fishermen', 1981 | © Ang Kiukok

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Shirin Bhandari

31 October 2018

Philippine art reflects a wide range of influences, from the country’s colonial past to contemporary culture. Here, Culture Trip profiles 10 legendary Filipino masters you should know.

Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)

Labelled the country’s first National Artist in 1972 by then President Marcos, Fernando Amorsolo is often known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’. The Spanish-trained realist developed a backlighting technique, where his colorful depictions of local people reflect the radiance of the Philippine sun. The figures and illuminated landscapes magically glow on the canvas. Despite his deteriorating health and failing eyesight, he remained prolific until the end, producing up to 10 paintings a month until his death at the age of 80. Amorsolo’s creativity defines the nation’s culture and heritage to this day.

The Vargas Musuem – found inside the campus of his alma mater, the University of the Philippines, displays a notable selection of his work.

José Joya (1931-1995)

A Filipino pioneer of Abstract expressionism, multi-media painter José Joya uses bold and vibrant colours with a variety of painting techniques, layering, loose impasto strokes and controlled drips. His harmonious colours are influenced by Philippine landscapes and tropical wildlife. His mastery lies in gestural paintings, where the paint is applied spontaneously on canvas, sometimes directly out of the tube or through the use of broad strokes with brushes.

Pacita Abad (1946-2004)

Born on the northern island of Batanes, the internationally revered artist first obtained a degree in Political Science at the University of the Philippines. Her staunch activism against the Marcos regime in the 1970s, led her to move to San Francisco to initially study law – but she found her true calling with art. Her paintings consist of vibrant colors and a constant change of patterns and materials. Earlier work dealt with socio-political depictions of people, indigenous masks, tropical flowers, and underwater scenes. Pacita created a unique technique called ‘trapunto’, where she stitches and stuffs her vibrant canvases with a wide range of materials such as cloth, metal, beads, buttons, shells, glass and ceramics, to give her work a three-dimensional look. Her many travels across the globe with her husband have served as an inspiration for the techniques and materials used in her art. Pacita has participated in over 60 exhibitions across the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

She is noted to have worked on more than 5,000 pieces of art – her masterwork being Alkaff Bridge, Singapore, a 55-meter bridge covered in over 2,000 colourful circles. It was completed a few months before she passed away from lung cancer in 2004.

Answer 2

Answer:

Here are the five most famous Filipino artists and their masterpieces.

• Vicente Manansala:
  Life: 22 January  1910 – 22 August  1981
  Vicente Manansala  received a 6 month grant from UNESCO and was invited to  the Ecole de Bozar in Quebec, Canada. He is best known for his cubist paintings, prints and illustrations. He was a member of 13 contemporary arts led by Victorio Edades. As a neo-realist, he has become one of the few artists in charge of the country's modernist movement.
  Masterpiece: Madonna of the Slums (1950)

• Benedicto Cabrera:
  Born: April 10, 1942
  Benedicto Cabrera is considered the best-selling painter of his generation of Filipino artists. He was also introduced to the arts by his  brother Salvador, who was  an established painter. While studying at the University of the Philippines, he explored various forms of art such as prints and photography.
  Masterpiece:  Sabel in Blue (1969)

• Guillermo Tolentino
  Lifespan: July 24, 1890 – July 12, 1976
  Guillermo Estrella Tolentino is best known for his work in Philippines. He is said to have been the product of the Filipino art revival from the early to mid 20th century. He is also alleged to have made a statue of President Keson.
  Masterpiece:  Bonifacio Monument (1933)

• Juan Luna:
  Lifespan: October 24, 1857-December 7, 1899
  Juan Luna de San Pedroino Visio Ancheta, well known as Juan Luna, was the first international filipino artist, Is considered one of the famous Filipino artists in Japan. In addition to being an artist, he was also a well-known political activist of the Philippine Revolution in the late 19th century.
  Masterpiece:  Spolarium (1884)

• Fernando Amorsolo:
  Lifespan: May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972
  Fernando Amorsolo spent his childhood in a small town, which became the basis of his artistic career. After the death of his father at the age of 11, his mother worked to match
  Masterpiece:  Rice Planting (1951)

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