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Philippines Fine Art

Philippine fine art has been around since the Spanish colonization. Early paintings, sculptures, and engravings feature religious images and European nobility. Elito V. Circa is a unique Filipino folk artist who uses his own hair for his paintbrushes.

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What is bagobo baskets?

Bagobo baskets are traditional handcrafted containers made by the Bagobo people, an indigenous group from the Davao region in the Philippines. These baskets are typically woven from natural materials such as bamboo and rattan, showcasing intricate designs that reflect the cultural heritage and artistic skills of the Bagobo community. They serve various purposes, including storage and carrying goods, and are often adorned with colorful patterns and motifs that hold symbolic significance. The craftsmanship of Bagobo baskets not only highlights the community's resourcefulness but also plays a role in preserving their cultural identity.

What are Chinese games influences in the Philippines?

DICKIE AGUADO, Executive Director of Magna Kultura Foundation shares that Filipino-Chinese have contributed many games in Philippine culture, and they have been always cherished for generations.

Among the popular Chinese games are "Chinese Garter" and "Chinese Jackstone".

As much as the Chinese-Filipinos influenced Filipino cuisine, they have enriched the lived of children in this country.

Who are some modern filipino painters?

Modernism

* Victorio Edades

* Napoleon Abueva

*Carlos "BOTONG" Francisco

*Galo Ocampo

*Vicente Manansala

*Hernando "HR" Ocampo

*Romeo Tabuena

Abstraction

*Jose Joya

*Contantino Bernardo

*Fernando Zobel

*Federico Aquilar Alcuaz

*Nena Saguil

Early beginnings of art in the Philippines?

Most forms of art in the Philippines, such as dance, weaving and pottery have been around since early native times. However, painting wasn't introduced in the Philippines until early 16th century.

Life and works of Cesar Legaspi?

Cesar Legaspi (1917-1994) was a Filipino modern artist who was one of the National Artists of the Philippines in 1990 in painting. He was also an illustrator and artistic director. As one of the Thirteen Moderns and among the first Neo-Realists, Legaspi was an influential painter who refined Philippine cubism. His social realist works depicting the sufferings of urban beggars and laborers were presented in a distinctive expressionistic style that made use of geometric fragmentation to create a powerfully disturbing mood. His striking works not only helped usher in modern art but contributed to its eventual acceptance. His works include Man and Woman (alternatively known as Beggars), Gadgets and Procession. Critics further described that Legaspi "reconstituted" in his paintings "cubism's unfeeling, geometric ordering of figures into a social expressionism rendered by interacting forms filled with rhythmic movement.

What are some traditional art forms in the Philippines?

The Philippines is an Asian country made of small islands. Some traditional art forms in the Philippines are dance and pottery.

What are Arturo R Luz's works?

Arturo R. Luz is the Philippine's highest regarded artist. His works are elegant, modern linear works that won several awards such as the National Artist Award in 1997.

How much is the salary of the vice president of the Philippines per month?

The annual salary of the Filipino Vice President is two hundred forty thousand pesos (P240, 000). He has the same salary with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.