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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.
3 days ago · 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.”
Si Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (Gil·yér·mo Es·trél·ya To·len·tí·no) ay kinilalang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Eskultura noong 1973. Siyá ay isa sa mga nangungunang Filipinong eskultor at itinuturing na kampeon ng klasisismo sa sining Filipino.
Bonifacio Monument, which won first prize in a contest sponsored by the National Museum in 1930, is a group sculpture of numerous figures massed around a central obelisk. The principal figure is Andres Bonifacio, leader of the 1896 Philippine Revolution.
Guillermo Tolentino left an indelible mark on Philippine art, not only through his remarkable creations but also as an influential mentor. Among his distinguished students was Napoleon V. Abueva, who went on to become the youngest recipient of the National Artist award and earned the title “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture,” thereby ...
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).
For Tolentino, the Oblation is the answer to Padre Florentino’s search for the Filipino youth who is capable of self-sacrifice in the name of nation-building. The Oblation ’s meaning is variously associated with sacrifice for the common good and academic freedom.
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 Museum of...
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.
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.
