Activity 2: COMPARE AND

CONTRAST
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Fernando Amorsolo

- labeled as the - labeled as the

Country’s National Artist in 2009 Country’s National Artist in 1972

- Born in Santa Cruz, Manila - Born in Paco, Manila

- Best known for his gestural
paintings in acrylic and oil, as
well as sketches in ink, pencil
& watercolor
- His work is characterized by its
soft blurred edges coupled with
bold lines and shapes
- Painter
- Both labeled as
National Artists and part
of the History
- National Artist of the
Philippines for Visual Arts
- Best known for his craftmanship
and mastery in the use of light
- His work is characterized by
figures that are outlined against
a characteristic glow, and intense
light on one part of canvas

- His works are Roadside - His works are Miaden in a Stream

Squatters, Tres Marias, Reveries Dalagang Bukid, Making of the

of Love, Panoramic View of Philippine Flag, Bataan, etc.
Manila, etc.