Félix Resurrección Hidalgo y Padilla

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Félix Resurrección Hidalgo y Padilla (February 21, 1855 – March 13, 1913)

was a Filipino artist. He is acknowledged as one of the great Filipino


painters of the late 19th century, and is significant in Philippine history for
having been an acquaintance and inspiration for members of the Philippine
reform movement which included José Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Mariano
Ponce and Graciano López Jaena, although he neither involved himself
directly in that movement, nor later associate himself with the First
Philippine Republic under Emilio Aguinaldo. His winning the silver medal in
the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the gold win of fellow
Filipino painter Juan Luna, prompted a celebration which was a major
highlight in the memoirs of members of the Philippine reform movement,
with Rizal toasting to the two painters' good health and citing their win as
evidence that Filipinos and Spaniards were equals.[1]
Juan Luna y Novicio (Spanish: [ˈxwan ˈluna] October 24, 1857 – December
7, 1899), better known as Juan Luna was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a
political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He
became one of the first recognized Philippine artists. His winning the gold
medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win
of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a
celebration which was a major highlight in the memoirs of members of the
Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two
painters' good health and to the brotherhood between Spain and the
Philippines. Regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish, Italian
and French academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical
scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical
works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in
theatrical poses.
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892
– April 24, 1972) was one of the most
important artists in the history of painting in
the Philippines.[2] Amorsolo was a
portraitist and painter of rural Philippine
landscapes. He is popularly known for his
craftsmanship and mastery in the use of
light.[3]
Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (July 24,
1890 – July 12, 1976) was a Filipino
sculptor and professor of the
University of the Philippines. He was
designated as a National Artist of the
Philippines for Sculpture in 1973,
three years before his death.[3]
Napoleon "Billy" Veloso Abueva
(January 26, 1930 – February 16, 2018)
was known as the "Father of Modern
Philippine Sculpture" Through
Proclamation No. 1539, He was
proclaimed National Artist for Sculpture
in 1976 when he was 46, making him
the youngest recipient of the award to
date.

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