NATIONAL ARTIST

Direction: Choose one national artist do you think has a greater contribution in arts in our country.
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Fernando Amorsolo

The Making of the Philippine Flag

Contribution In Arts and Society

National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was

recently honored with the launch of an
exclusive illustration book entitled "Love and
Passion". Numerous reports state that
Amorsolo's supporters consider his portrayals
of the countryside as "the true reflections of
the Filipino soul." During his period,
Amorsolo developed the use of light—
One of the most famous paintings in the
actually, backlight—which is his greatest
Philippines is The Making of the Philippine
contribution to Philippine painting.
Flag. It depicts three women: Marcela
Characteristically, an Amorsolo painting
Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Dr. Jose
contains a glow against which the figures are
Rizal's niece, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad.
outlined, and at one point of the canvas
This Filipino painting may be the most
there is generally a burst of light that
notable, but some say Amorsolo's depiction
highlights the smallest detail.
is inaccurate because one of the three
women sewing the Philippine flag is a child.

Among others, I believe he made a greater contribution

because the country had its first National Artist is Fernando C.
Amorsolo. He is well- known for his skill and mastery of the use
of light. Also, he spent his childhood in a small town, which laid
the groundwork for his artistic career. Friends and family
describe Amorsolo's beautiful paintings as a reflection of his
even more beautiful and pure soul.