Philippine National Artists and Their Works, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Mathematics

Download Philippine National Artists and Their Works and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Mathematics in PDF only on Docsity! Alliah Yzabel Namoc BSTM301 10 Filipino artist together with their arts. 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 Ang Kiukok (1935- 2005)Born to Chinese immigrants, Ang Kiukok is the pioneer of Philippine modern figurative expressionism. Rewarded as the country’s National Artist in 2001, he was one of the most successful commercial figures on the local art scene from the 1960s until his death from cancer in 2005. Fondly known as ‘BenCab’ in the Philippines, Cabrera is the best-selling commercial painter of his generation and a prominent head of the local contemporary art scene. He studied under José Joya at the University of the Philippines and received his degree in Fine Arts in 1963. Benedicto Cabrera (1942- present) Kidlat Tahimik (1942-present) A close friend of BenCab and Baguio native is critically acclaimed director Kidlat Tahimik. Known as the father of Philippine independent film, the government recently conferred upon him the Order of National Artist for Film in October 2018. Roberto Chabet (1937-2013)  Chabet initially studied architecture but his conceptual art installations, collages, and sculptures in the 1960s and 70s made him a rebellious figure on the local art scene. He was the founding museum director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines from 1967-1970, where he established the 13 Artists Awards that highlight the achievements of young artists whose works show a contemporary view of art-making and thinking. Napoleon Abueva (1930- 2018) Noted as the Father of Modern Filipino sculpture, Abueva attended the University of the Philippines with Joya and was mentored by noted sculptor Guillermo Tolentino, at the College of Fine Arts.