SCULPTURE DURING THE

AMERICAN PERIOD UP TO PRESENT

VOCABULARY

Classical style- Follows the Greek Roman style of carving a human body following standard measurements so the result is an “ideal body” and face.

Abstract style- Sculptures that are abstract explore shapes, lines, textures and do not necessarily show a person or object

Installation art- Are works created in and adapted to particular place. Often, the work is installed outside and is exposed to the elements – rain, sin, water, and the materials do deteriorate overtime.

Sculpture During the American Period

Art movements in the west influenced our Filipino artists and as a response, they developed their own style in conformity to the international standards.

Sculpture During the American Period

Philippine sculptures during the American period, were often symbolic and represented events in Philippine history like…

U.P. Oblati

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The Piet

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Cry of Balintaw

ak

Bonifacio Monumen

t

Rizal Shrine

Lapu-lapu

A variety of media has been used by artists to express their art in addition to wood and stone

such as…

-Fiber glass- plastic-Stainless steel-Aluminum-bronze

More creative and revolutionary artists used junk material and organic materials to make artworks.

SOME OF THE ARTISTS DURING THE AMERICAN

PERIOD

NAPOLEON ABUEVA

ED CASTRILLO

GUILLERMO TOLENTINO