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Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (July 24, 1890 – July 12, 1976) was a Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines. He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death.
5 days ago · Download PDF. Guillermo Estrella Tolentino: A Classic of His Time. by: Lilimay Manalo-Castor. “It is beyond doubt that Professor Tolentino is the first and last master in the representation of the human form in the Philippines.” --- Napoleon V. Abueva. The Lady (Teodora Valenzuela Tiglao)
The Oblation (Filipino: Pahinungod, Oblasyon) is a concrete statue by Philippine National Artist Guillermo Tolentino which serves as the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines. It depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering of oneself to his union.
A retrospective exhibit of 1973 National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Estrella Tolentino, among the first to be given the award by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, has long been overdue.
Jul 24, 2022 · The #NationalMuseumPH celebrates the 132nd birth anniversary of National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino, born #OnThisDay in 1890 by featuring his sculpture Diwata from the National Fine Arts Collection (NFAC).
Guillermo E. Tolentino (24 Hulyo 1890-12 Hulyo 1976) National Artist for Sculpture. Si Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (Gil·yér·mo Es·trél·ya To·len·tí·no) ay kinilalang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Eskultura noong 1973.
The first bronze Oblation was cast by Tolentino in 1958, based on the plaster mould pulled from the original Oblation statue, which is made of painted reinforced concrete and is currently located in the third floor lobby of the UP Main Library, Gonzalez Hall.
National Artist Guillermo E. Tolentino (1890-1976) dominated Filipino sculpture in the 1920s to 1970s and the decades beyond, particularly in portraiture and human forms. He followed the classical style and mainly used plaster and metal to create his sculptures.
Sep 29, 2022 · MANILA, Philippines — After a decade, 14 sculptures of the country's first National Artist for Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino were finally been donated by Security Bank to the National...
Jul 24, 2020 · The NMP is honoring Tolentino through a permanent exhibition called “Eskultor ng Lahing Filipino: Honoring the Life and Work of Guillermo Tolentino" located at the Security Bank Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts.
