LIFE AND WORKS OF GUILLERMO TOLENTINO - "THE FATHER OF PHILIPPINE ARTS"

 Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (1890-1976) represents the

National Artist Awards for Sculpture in 1973. He is consider as
the "Father of Philippine Arts" because of his great works like
the famous "Bonifacio Monument" symbolizing Filipinos cry
for freedom located in intersection of EDSA and Rizal Avenue
and "The Oblation" in UP signifying academic freedom . 

 He was born in Malolos, Bulacan. He attend School of Fine

Arts in University of the Philippines under Vicente Rivera for
painting and later for sculpture under Vicente Francisco.
Sooner he became more interested in sculpture than painting.
He graduated in painting and sculpture in 1915 with prizes in
all subjects. 
 By year 1919 he decided to go to America and work as a waiter.
Bernard Baruch saw his small statue "Freedom" and granted him
scholarship in Ecole de Beaux Arts. This small statue made him to
meet and talked personally to President Wilson at the White
House.

 After graduating with honor in Ecole de Beux Arts, Guillermo

Tolentino travelled Europe and study in Regge Instituto Superiore
di Belle Arti di Roma in Rome. During his stay he created the
Saluto Romano and won 2nd prize. He graduated with highest
honor in 1923 and held one-man exhibition in Rome. 
 Guillermo Tolentino returned home in 1923, then he opened his own studio
in Manila. In 1926, he was appointed as instructor for sculpture in School
of Fine Arts in University of the Philippines. He won the design and
commissioning of "The Bonifacio Monument" in 1930 and finish
its installation in 1933. The "Oblation" was made the same time with
"Bonifacio Monument". After that UP President Rafael
Palma commissioned the "Oblation" in UP Manila and later transfer to UP
Diliman. Later part of his service, he was appointed as Director for School
of Fine Arts and in 1955 after resignation he was named as Professor
Emeritus. He obtained also Sculptor of the Year from Philippine Institute
of Architecs. He received various awards and citations such as UNESCO
Cultural Award in Sculpture in 1959, Araw ng Maynila Award in
Sculpture in 1963, Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1967, President's
Medal of Merit in 1973, Diwa ng Lahi Award in 1972, and National Artist
Award in 1973. 
 Other works of Tolentino are bronze figures of
President Quezon at Quezon Memorial, life-size busts
of Jose Rizal at UP and UE, marble statue of Ramon
Magsaysay in GSIS Building, bronze medals for
the Ramon Magsaysay Award and seal of the Republic
of the Philippines, Venus, Alma Mater statue of the
University of the East and Filipinas in Bondage.
 GUILLERMO ‘s
Work

"Filipinos Illustres"
 The Bonifacio Monument  Guillermo Tolentino's works paint by Guillermo Tolentino
in Caloocan stands in Pasig City Museum
SCRABBLED WORDS

Lets
Start!!!!!!
1ST QUESTION
 He is consider as what?

 RFETHA FO PLIHINEPP RTAS

EIJANSANTOS!!!
2ND QUESTION
 What is the symbol Filipino’s cry for Freedom.

HET CAOIFNIBO
NTEMUNMO
CHARMAGNE!!!
3RD QUESTION
 Who saw his small statue "Freedom" and grant
 him scholarship?

RAUBCH
ERNABDR
FRALLON
LAST QUESTION
 What became the symbol of freedom at the
campus.

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