4) Artsist:Fernando Cueto Amorsolo
Painting: “Portrait of Presidents: Manuel Quezon, Manuel Roxas
and Sergio Osmena”
Dubbed as the grand old man of the Philippine art scene, Fernando Amorsolo, has made the largest and solidest contribution to the Philippines through his numerous paintings scattered around the Philippines and through his discovery of the natural light in canvas.Patronized by many powerful figures in the Philippine society, Fernando Amorsolo has done many portraits that include past Philippine presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Manuel Roxas and Sergio Osmena Sr. Most of his works depict the beauty and the splendor of our society during the late 1800’s until the 1950’s. Perhaps, his greatest contribution to the Philippine art scene is the discovery of natural light that comes out from his paintings making them seem very natural. This illusion of backlight is the glow against which his figures stand out and develop a burst of light at one point of the canvas. Amorsolo’s passion is clearly expressed in everything he painted. The light for which he is famous for expresses the love he has for art. And all who have tried to copy Amorsolo’s illusion of the light is a flattery to him. Indeed, Amorsolo’s art is spread evenly in the 7,107 islands of the Philippines. Much talent was given to him and in return, he has given this back to his motherland and each of his paintings shares the rich culture and heritage of our country. His glorious techniques and contribution to Philippine art have earned him the title of national artist for painting.
Mawi Uy
Reference: The National Artists of The Philippines by: Quijano de Manila
Painting: “Portrait of Presidents: Manuel Quezon, Manuel Roxas
and Sergio Osmena”
Dubbed as the grand old man of the Philippine art scene, Fernando Amorsolo, has made the largest and solidest contribution to the Philippines through his numerous paintings scattered around the Philippines and through his discovery of the natural light in canvas.Patronized by many powerful figures in the Philippine society, Fernando Amorsolo has done many portraits that include past Philippine presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Manuel Roxas and Sergio Osmena Sr. Most of his works depict the beauty and the splendor of our society during the late 1800’s until the 1950’s. Perhaps, his greatest contribution to the Philippine art scene is the discovery of natural light that comes out from his paintings making them seem very natural. This illusion of backlight is the glow against which his figures stand out and develop a burst of light at one point of the canvas. Amorsolo’s passion is clearly expressed in everything he painted. The light for which he is famous for expresses the love he has for art. And all who have tried to copy Amorsolo’s illusion of the light is a flattery to him. Indeed, Amorsolo’s art is spread evenly in the 7,107 islands of the Philippines. Much talent was given to him and in return, he has given this back to his motherland and each of his paintings shares the rich culture and heritage of our country. His glorious techniques and contribution to Philippine art have earned him the title of national artist for painting.Mawi Uy
Reference: The National Artists of The Philippines by: Quijano de Manila
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