GRAPHIC AND

PLASTIC ARTS
 GRAPHIC ARTS

Graphics arts are mainly two

dimensional ( 2D ), like sketching,
painting, photography and
calligraphy.
SKETCHING
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHY
PLASTIC ARTS
Plastic arts include
sculpture or ceramics
which have three
dimensions ( 3D ).
EXAMPLES
 THE 10 MOST FAMOUS
FILIPINO ARTISTS
Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)
- 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.
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.
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 paintings consist of vibrant colors and a
constant change of patterns and materials.
Ang Kiukok (1935-2005)
- Ang Kiukok is the pioneer of Philippine modern
figurative expressionism. Rewarded as the
country’s National Artist in 2001
- He is known for his distinct cubist and surrealist
portrayals of the crucifixion of Christ and mother
and child.
Benedicto Cabrera (1942-present)
- 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.
Kidlat Tahimik (1942-present)
- Known as the father of Philippine
independent film, the government
recently conferred upon him the
Order of National Artist for Film in
October 2018.
Eduardo Masferré (1909-1995)
- He is regarded as the Father of
Philippine photography. He
documented with great detail the
everyday lives of indigenous
people of the Cordilleras.

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Agnes Arellano (1949-present)
- Agnes Arellano is best known for her
surrealist and expressionist work in
plaster, bronze and cold-cast marble.

- Her sculptures highlight the female body

and draw from themes surrounding
sexuality, religion, and mysticism.
Roberto Chabet (1937-2013)
- He was a mentor to many students at
the University of the Philippines, where
he taught for over 30 years, and is
acknowledged as the father of
conceptual art in the Philippines.
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.