Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva: Influential Artists in Philippine Sculpture

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts related to the lives and works of Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva, two prominent figures in Philippine sculpture.

Guillermo Tolentino

National Artist for Sculpture known for his classical and realistic approach to sculpture.

UP Oblation

Iconic statue symbolizing selfless offering and academic freedom, located at the University of the Philippines.

Bonifacio Monument

A sculpture commemorating the Philippine Revolution, located in Caloocan City.

Father of Philippine Arts

A title given to Guillermo Tolentino for establishing a distinct Filipino artistic identity.

Neoclassical Masters

Artists focused on ideas and styles from ancient Greece and Rome.

Baroque Sculptures

Designed to provoke emotional responses in viewers.

Ramon Magsaysay Award

The Philippines' prestigious award often regarded as 'Asia's Noble Prize,' for which Tolentino designed the medals.

Nine Muses of the Arts

A sculpture ensemble created by Napoleon Abueva representing the nine classical muses of Greek mythology.

Sandugo Monument

A statue commemorating the blood compact of 1565 between Spaniards and Filipinos.

Kaganapan

An abstract sculpture symbolizing womanhood, fertility, and completeness by Abueva.

Crucifixion and Risen Christ

A double-sided wooden crucifix representing two facets of Christ's nature by Abueva.

Fort Bonifacio

Location of the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery of the Heroes) where both Tolentino and Abueva are interred.