Short History of Sculpture

Rococo Sculpture (1715- 1774)

With the hangover from the medieval period,
noble men and women elevated their choice of
art displays into a more detailed manner.

In the court of influential kings or queens
especially in france, England and Spain, their
furniture, panels, vessels and others were carved
into elaborate designs and perfections.
Short History of Sculpture
Realist and Naturalist (1800-1895)

This is the era of truth, presentation of good and
evil, what really exist in reality
Short History of Sculpture
Modern Century Sculpture

Modern sculpture is a combination of all
periods in the history of mankind with addition
of cubism and abstract.
Short History of Sculpture
Sculpture in the Philippines

Cultural minorities carved their "bulul"and
"anito" a figure in which is either in the standing
or sitting position. Made from hard cut wood
from the forest, this figure is seen with its hand
touching its knees. This figureis popular among
the Ifugaos
Great Sculptors of all Times
Guillermo Tolentino

he consider as the "Father of Philippine Arts"
because of his great work like the famous
"Bonifacio Monument" symbolizing Filipino
cry for freedom. It is located in the
intersection of EDSA and Rizal Avenue., and
"The Oblation" in UP signifying academic
freedom.
Famous Works of Guillermo
Tolentino
Bonifacio Monument The UP Oblation

Famous Works of Guillermo
Tolentino
The Venus Filipina on bondage
Great Sculptors of all Times
Napoleon Abueva

he is known as the "The Father of Modern
Philippine Sculpture".
he receive the most prestigious award,
"National Artist of the Philippine" in 1976 in
the field of visual arts.
he is known also as Master of both academic
representation style and modern abstract.
Famous Works of Napoleon Abueva
Kaganapan 1953 King of Judas 1955
Famous Works of Napoleon
Abueva
Transfiguration 1979 at
Eternal Garden Memorial
Park
Nine muses at the UP
Faculty Center 1994
Famous Works of Napoleon
Abueva
Sandugo Monument (Blood
Compact) in Tagbilaran,
Bohol
Napoleon Abueva's
"Magdangal" Sculpture