ART APPRECIATION REVIEWER (MIDTERM)
Artist is an art practitioner such as painter, sculptor, choreographer dancer, musician, a poet
who produces or creates indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination.
Artisan is a craftsman, such as carpenter, carver, plumber, blacksmith, weaver embroider and
etc. who produces directly functional and/or decorative arts.
KEY COMPONENTS ON THE ART MARKET :
The art market is an economic ecosystem that relies not only on supply and demand but also
on the fabrication of a work’s predicted future monetary and/ or cultural value. The following are
important players in the market:
CURATOR
A curator, who is a manager or overseer, or keeper of a cultural heritage institution (e.g. gallery,
museum, library, or archive), is a content specialist charged with an institution’s collections,
selecting art to be displayed in a museum, organizing art exhibitions in galleries or public
places, researching artists, and writing catalogs and involved with the interpretation of heritage.
ART BUYER
An art buyer is a professional who is knowledgeable in art, or who may look for an art and buy it
on behalf of a collector or company
ART DEALER
An art dealer is a person or a company that buys and sells works of art. Art dealers often study
the history of art before starting their careers. They have to understand the business side of the
art world. They keep up with the trends in the market and are knowledgeable about the style of
art that people want to buy.
THE 3 STAGES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS :
ROBERT FRITZ, based on his book enumerated the steps in the creative process, and said that
creating is a skill that can be learned and developed. Like any other skill, we learn by practice
and hands-on experience – we can learn to create by creating.
1. GERMINATION (IDEA)
It is the initial moment when you conceive a new project in your life.
2. ASSIMILATION
During this phase you will internalize and assimilate or incorporate the idea you want to create.
3. COMPLETION
Completion is the time to finish your project, to give in the final shape before you present it to
the audience.
MEDIUM AND TECHNIQUES:
Mediums is the mode of expression in which the concept, idea or message is conveyed. These
are the materials which are used by an artist to interpret his feelings or thoughts.
Technique is the manner in which artist controls his medium to achieve the desired effect. It has
something to do with way he manipulates his mediums to express his idea.
Visual Arts - are those mediums that can be seen and which occupy space.
Examples of visual arts are paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture.
Curation
An art curator is in charge of managing collections of works of art for a museum, foundation or
an art gallery.
Famous Personalities of Art and their Works
1. LEONARDO DA VINCI
• Born: April 15, 1452 (Vinci, Italy)
• Profile: Painter, Architect, Sculptor, Inventor, Military Engineer and Draftsman.
• Died: May 2, 1519 (Amboise, France)
• Quotes: “He who thinks little, errs much” Brian S. Cunal
Famous Works: The Last Supper, Mona Lisa, Vitruvian Man
2. VINCENT VAN GOGH
• Born: March 30, 1853 (Zundert, Italy)
• Profile: Painter
• Died: June 29, 1890 (Amboise, France)
• Quotes: “I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.”
Famous Works: The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Irises
3. MICHAEL ANGELO
• Born: April 6, 1475 (Michaelangelo, Italy)
• Profile: Painter, Architect, Poet
• Died: February 18, 1564 (Rome, Italy)
• Quotes: “Genius is eternal patience.”
Famous Work: Creation of Adam
4. EDVARD MUNCH
• Born: December 12, 1863 (Adalsbruk, Norway)
• Profile: Painter
• Died: January 23, 1944 (Oslo, Norway)
• Quotes: “From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity. “
Famous Works: The Scream, The Day After, The Dance of Life
5. PABLO PICASSO
• Born: October 26, 1881 (Malaga, Spain)
• Profile: Painter, Sculptor, Ceramicist, Stage Designer, Poet and a Playwright.
• Died: April 8, 1973 (Mougins, France)
• Quotes: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Famous Works: Guernica, The Young Ladies of Avignon, The Weeping Woman
6. SALVADOR DALI
• Born: May 11, 1904 (Figueras, Spain)
• Profile: Painter, Draftsman
• Died: January 23, 1989 (Figuerras, Spain)
• Quotes: “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.”
Famous Works: The Persistence of Memory, Swans Reflecting Elephants, Premonition of Civil
War
NATIONAL ARTIST IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. FERNANDO AMORSOLO - was born May 30, 1892, in the Paco district of Manila.
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At 13 he was apprenticed noted Philippine artist of Fabian de la Rosa,
First National Artist in Painting (1972)
So-called “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
Birth and Death: May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972
Year Awarded: 1972
Category: Painting
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Maiden in a Stream (1921)
El Ciego (1928)
Dalagang Bukid (1936)
Planting Rice (1946)
Full name “FERNANDO CUETO AMORSOLO”
Amorsolo was recognized as the Philippine’s first National Artist on April 28, 1972. He was given
the title, “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”, for his influential style and technique. He is also well
known for his genre paintings that depicted Filipinos.
2. AMADO V. HERNANDEZ
Birth and Death: September 13, 1903- May 24, 1970
Year Awarded: 1973
Category: Literature
Place of Birth: Hagonoy, Bulacan
Major Works:
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Mga Ibong Mandrakes (1969)
Luha ng Buwaya (1972)
Muntinlupa (1957)
Magkabilang Mukha ng isang Bagol (1960)
Isang Dipang Langit
● Poet, Playwright, novelist
● He practiced “ Committed art” and he known as the “Manunulat ng Manggagawa”
● In the view, the function of writer is to act as the conscience of the human spirit in the face of
inequity and oppression.
● He works talked about the struggle of Filipino laborers.
● He was a writer and stalwart of laborers. He believed that his art should act as a conscience
of society, correcting and calling attention to what is needed. His work which was written while
he was in prison. The novel bared the problems of society, focusing on the land and farming
prob. during 1950’s.
3. CARLOS "BOTONG" FRANCISCO
Birth and Death: November 4, 1912 - March 31, 1969
Year Awarded: 1973
Category: Painting
Place of Birth: Angono, Rizal
Major Works:
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Blood Compact
First Mass of Limasawa
The Invasion of Limahong
The Martyrdom of Rizal
Botong Francisco was awarded the title of National Artist in 1973 four years after his death. He
is known for his historically themed mural such as the Filipino Struggles through History which is
displayed in Manila City Hall. His art reflects the values and the colors of town Angono that has
been a trademark of his works and style.
4. GUILLERMO TOLENTINO
Birth and Death: July 24, 1890 - July 12, 1976
Year Awarded: 1973
Category: Sculpture
Birthplace: Malolos, Bulacan
Major Works:
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Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan
Oblation, UP Diliman
● He was a premier sculptor and esteemed professor at the University of the Philippines,
Diliman.
● He specialized in commemorative sculpture of historical figures that are monumental and
grand.
● He received his training from the UP School of Fine Arts and later at the Royal Academy of
Fine Arts in Rome.
5. LAMBERTO AVELLANA
Birth and Death: February 12, 1915- April 25, 1991
Year Awarded: 1976
Category: Theater and Film
Place of Birth: Mountain Province
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Sakay (1939)
Kalderong Pilak (1954)
Anak Dalita (1956)
Badjao (1957)
● Known as the Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies.
● He was a film director and also an established theater director. He started his career as
theater artist forming the Brgy. Theater Guild, and later inspired by the works of Carlos P.
Romulo to try his hand in film.
● The product was his first film Sakay which was critically acclaimed and won him Best Picture
in 1939. This set the tone for the rest of his film career, winning film awards here and abroad.
● Other achievements include the grand prize at the Asian Film Festival in 1956 for Anak Dalita
and Best Director of Asia nod in Tokyo for Badjao in 1957.
6. NAPOLEON V. ABUEVA
Birth: January 26, 1930
Year Awarded: 1976
Category: Sculpture
Place of Birth: Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Major Works:
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Kaganapan (1953)
The Transfiguration (1979)
UP Gateway (1967)
The Nine Muses (1994)
● At age 46, Abueva was the youngest recipient of title National Artist.
● He is given the distinction of being “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” for his sculptural
works.
● Abueva is adept in using a diverse range of media such as adobe, metal, cement, marble etc.
But he still prefers Phil. Hardwood such as narra, molave, acacia, kamagong, etc.
● His works have been exhibited in various museums in the Philippines and abroad.
● He was awarded as the National Artist for Sculpture in 1976.
7. HONORATA "ATANG" DELA RAMA
Birth and Death: January 11, 1902 - July 11, 1991
Year Awarded: 1987
Category: Theater and Music
Birth Place: Tondo, Manila
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Dalagang Bukid
Ay, Ay Kalisud
Kung Iibig Ka
Madaling Araw
Mutya ng Pasig
Anak ni Eba
● The Queen of Kundiman, “Atang” began her acting career at a very young age.
● At the age of 7, she starred in many Spanish zarzuelas or sarswelas.
● At the age 15, she starred in the sarswela Dalagang Bukid which was later adapted into a film
that featured her as a female lead as well.
● She believed that the Filipino soul can be best expressed through the kundiman and
sarswela.
● She kept the spirit of kundiman and sarswela alive by performing these art forms for the Aetas
or Negritos of Zambales and Sierra Madre, the Bagobos of Davao, and the Lumad of Mindanao.
8. LEVI CELERIO
Birth and Death: April 30, 1910- April 2, 2002
Year Awarded: 1997
Category: Music and Literature
Place of Birth: Tondo
Major Works:
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Pasko na Naman
Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
Kahit Konting Pagtingin
Basta’t Mahal Kita.
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Tinig ng Bayan
● One of the most prolific composers and lyricists in the history of Phil. Music, having authored
more than 4000 songs.
● His natural talent earned him a scholarship at the Academy of Music in Manila, which made it
possible for him to be part of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Many of his songs were used for
local movies.
● He was recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as the only person in in the world
to make music by using a leaf.
● He is also credited with writing lyrics for traditional folk melodies such as the “O Maliwanag Na
Buwan”, (Ilocano), “Ako ay may Singsing”, (Kapampangan) and “Alibangbang” (Visayan).
9. LEANDRO V. LOCSIN
Birth and Death: August 15, 1928- November 15, 1994
Year Awarded: 1990
Category: Architecture
Birth Place: Silay City, Negros Occidental
Major Works:
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CCP (Cultural Center Of The Philippines)
Folk Arts Theater
Philippine International Convention Center
The Westin Hotel (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza)
Leandro Locsin is a name that will be forever associated with Philippine architecture. His many
works carry his distinctive and unmistakable style of combining extremes (the east and the west,
the light and the heavy) as evident in his use of concrete that seems to be floating.
His talent is also seen in his mastery of scale and space as his structures stand out and at the
same time augment the environment. Throughout his illustrious career, Locsin had designed
and built almost 200 structures that range from residences, churches, public institutions, hotels
and an airport.
His largest work is the Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of the Sultan of Brunei.
10. JUAN F. NAKPIL
Birth and Death: May 26, 1899 - May 7, 1986
Year Awarded: 1973
Category: Architecture
Birth Place: Quiapo, Manila
Major Works:
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Administration Building and library, UP
Diliman
Reconstruction of Rizal Shrine
Manila Jockey Club
Old Humanities Building, UP Los Baños
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Juan F. Nakpil (1899 -1986) was a Filipino architect teacher and a community leader. In
1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture, and tapped as the Dean
of Filipino Architects.
He was one of eight children of the Philippine Revolution veterans Julio Nakpil and
Gregoria de Jesus (who married the former after the death of her first husband Andrés
Bonifacio).
Among Nakpil's works are San Carlos Seminary, Geronimo de los Reyes Building,
Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, Manila Jockey Club, Rufino
Building, Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Philippines Administration and
University Library and the Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna.
He also designed the International Eucharistic Congress Altar and improved the Ouiapo
Church in 1930 by erecting dome and second belfry.
He was hailed as National Artist for Literature in 1973.
He died in Manila, Philippines in 1986.
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11. JOVITA FUENTES
Birth and Death: February 15, 1895-August 7, 1978
Year Awarded: 1976
Category: Music
Birth Place: Roxas City, Capiz
Major Works:
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Cio-Cio-san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly
Liu Yu in Puccini’s Turandot
Mimi in Puccini’s La Boheme
Iris in Pietro Mascagni’s Iris
The title role of Salome
Princess Yang Guifei in Li Tai Pe
Jovita Fuentes was an acclaimed theater actress, performing in various theater productions in
Europe, a feat that was unheard of back then. Fuentes’ theater performances include the
portrayal of Cio-Cio-san in Madame Butterfly, Liu Yu in Turandot, and Mimi in La Boheme.
She was recognized by Spain and given the title “La Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre
Patria,” the first and only of record.
Her success in Europe afforded her to produce operas in the Philippines and she became the
chairperson of the Music Promotion foundation of the Philippines. Her talent and stature brought
her all over the world to promote Philippine music.
12. FERNANDO POE JR.
Full name “Ronald Allan K. Poe”
Birth and Death: August 20, 1939 - December 14, 2004
Year Awarded: 2006
Category: Cinema
Birth Place: Manila
Major Works:
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Apollo Robles (1961)
Batang Maynila (1962)
Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967)
Ako ang Katarungan (1974)
Tatak ng Alipin (1975)
Asedillo (1981)
Partida (1985)
Ang Probinsyano (1996)
Ang Alamat (1972)
Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975)
Panday series (1980, 1981, 1982, and 1984)
Ronald Allan K. Poe was an actor who is more popularly known as Fernando Poe Jr. or FPJ for
short. He is dubbed as the “King of Philippine Movies,” having starred, produced, and directed
more than 200 films.
13. LINO BROCKA
Birth and Death: April 3, 1939 - May 22, 1991
Year Awarded: 1997
Category: Landscape Cinema
Birth Place: Pilar, Sorsogon
Major Works:
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Santiago (1970)
Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
Tubog sa Ginto (1971)
Stardoom (1971)
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Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)
Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag (1975)
Insiang (1976)
Jaguar (1979)
Bona (1980)
Orapronobis (1989)
Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (1991)
● Lino Ortiz Brocka, or more popularly known as Lino Brocka, was a film and theater director
that liked to push the boundaries and make people think.
● He has no qualms making audiences squirm with his films that portray the less-than
glamorous part of society.
● His main characters represented the marginalized and provided the masses characters that
can relate with dignity.
● His legacy of more than 60 films have been studied and analyzed by generations of
filmmakers.
● He is regarded as one of the best Filipino directors and recognized by various award-giving
bodies here and abroad.
14. ALICE REYES
Birth: October 18, 1942
Year Awarded: 2014
Category: Dance
Birth Place: Manila
Major Works:
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Amada (1969)
At a Maranaw Gathering (1970)
Itim-Asu (1971)
Tales of the Manuvu (1977)
Rama Hari (1980)
Bayanihan Remembered (1987)
● Alice Reyes is the founder of Ballet Philippines.
● She is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and director. Her name has become synonymous to
Philippine dance as she is credited with its development and promotion.
● Her contribution to the Philippine dance is the development of a distinctive modern Filipino
dance expression.
● Her subject matters are performed using combinations of indigenous dance, modern dance,
and ballet.
15. RYAN CAYABYAB
NATIONAL ARTIST FOR MUSIC (2018)
Full Name “Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab”
Birth: May 4, 1954
Years active: 1970–present
Occupation: Conductor, composer, arranger
Also known as Mr. C, is a Filipino musician, composer and conductor.
He was the Executive and Artistic Director for several years for the defunct San Miguel
Foundation for the Performing Arts.
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Rama-Hari (Two-act musical ballet, 1980)
Katy! The Musical (Two-act musical, 1988)
Smokey Mountain (Pop CD album, 1990)
One Christmas (Christmas Album, 1993)
Noli Me Tangere (Tele-sine musical, 1995)
Spoliarium (Three-act opera, 2003)
Ignacio Of Loyola (Film Score, 2016)
Larawan: The Musical (Full-length musical film, 2017)
Da Coconut Nut
Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika
Nais Ko
Paraiso
Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang
Kailan
Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka