Hernando Ocampo was one of the pioneers of Philippine modernism and helped develop a new style of abstract painting through his use of bold colors. His works such as Genesis, Calvary, and Slum Dwellers proved that abstract styles could produce nationalistic art. Benedicto Cabrera was a renowned painter known for his depictions of "Sabel", representing poverty in the Philippines. Carlos "Betong" Francisco was a muralist who painted Philippine history and was part of the "Triumvirate" that introduced modern art in the country along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio Edades.
2. Hernando Ocampo
Hernando ocampo is one of the Thirteen Modern, who paved the way to
art modernism in the philippines. Compared to the classical paintings, his
works were more radical and more poetic. Ocampo's pieces show the kind
of society there was after World War ll.
It was his abstract painting that significantly contributed to the philippine
modern art. He developed a new style of abstraction through his use of
fierce and sriking colors.his works proved that abstract and non-traditional
style of painting can also result to nationalistic art. His major artworks
were Genesis,Calvary,Slum Dwellers, Nude with Cradle and Flower, The
Resurrection,fiesta, etc
3. benedicto Cabrera
Benedicto Cabrera, popularly known as BenCab, is an
awardwinning painter and printmaker who was
tragged as a master of the philippine contemporary
art. The most popular subject of his painting was
"Sabel", the woman scavenger roaming the streets of
his hometown when he was young. Sabel depicts
poverty and inequalities in the philippine society.
4. Carlos "betong" Francisco
Carlos "Betong" francisco was a muralist from
Angono, Rizal. for nearly three decades, Francisco
painted murals showing the historical past of the
philippines.Francisco is one of the so-called "The
Triumvirate" along with other modernists Galo
Ocampo and Victorio Edades, who introduced
modern art to the country.
5. Cesar Legaspi
Cesar Legaspi is one of the Thirteen Moderns, who
promoted modern arts in the country. The thirteen
moderns where the artists who followed the steps of the
triumvirate Victono Edades, Carlos Francisco, and Galo
Ocampo. These artists planeered Philippine Modernism.
Some of his major art pieces are the Beggars, The
Stairway, The Ritual, The Survivor, Gadget l and ll, Flight,
Stuggle, Peace, Bayanihan, Facade,Ovary,Idols of the
Third Eye, among others.
6. Abdulmari Asia Imao
• Abdumari Asia Imao is a visual artist from Sulu,
who articulated the Muslim culture and art in the
country. He preserved and promoted the philippine
indigenous art through the use of ethnic themes
like the akkil, sarimanok, and naga in his painting
and sculptures.
7. Guillermo Tolentino
Guillermo Tolentino was the master sculptor who
introduced classical sculpture in the country. His work,
through classical in style, are still identifiable filipino.
He was known for creating monuments and best
figures of philippine Heroes like Andres Bonifacio and
Jose Rizal and philippine presidents like Manuel
Quezon and Ramon Magsaysay. He was also the one
who created the UP oblation, which became the
representation of the academic freedom of the
university.
8. Arturo Luz
Arturo luz is an abstractionist known for his minirnalist paintings
and sculptures which exude sophisticated simplicity. He started
doing art at the age of 17 without prior training then later on,
had his first art lesson under the tutelage of Pablo Amorsolo,
brother of Fernando Amorsolo. He then enrolled at the
University of Sto.Tomas and took up Fine arts.
His major painting pieces include procession, Bagong taon,
Vendor de Flores, Skipping Rope, Candle Vendors, Self Portrait,
Night Glows, Grand Finale, and Cyclist Series.
9. Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz
Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz was the artist known for his
gestural abstract expressionistic painting using a
variety of mediums like acrylic and oil. He was also a
sculptor who produced abstract and figurative
sculptures made of materials like ceramics, paper, and
mixed media
His works imclude Reveries of Love, Still Life with
Landscape, Panoramic view of Manila, Tres Marias,
and Tap Room, among others
10. 1. He proved that abstract and non-traditional style of painting can also
result to nationalistic art.
a. Carlos “Botong” Franciso
b. Hernando Ocampo
c. Benedicto Cabrera
2. Popularly known as Bencab.
a. Carlos “Botong” Francisco
b. Hernando Ocampo
c. Benedicto Cabrera
3. One of the so-called “The Triumvirate”
a. Carlos “Botong” Francisco
b. Hernando Ocampo
c. Benedicto Cabrera
4. One of the major art pieces of Cesar Legaspi.
a. Planting Rice
b. The Stairway
c. Sabel
11. 6. He created the UP Oblation.
a. Guillermo Tolentino
b. Benedicto Cabrera
c. Arturo Luz
7. One of the major painting pieces of Arturo Luz.
a. Planting Rice
b. Bagong Taon
c. Gadgets
8. Famous work of Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz
a. Gadgets
b. Nine Muses
c. Reveries of Love
9. He created “Genesis”.
a. Hernando Ocampo
b. Benedicto Cabrera