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He was the first ever to be honored as National Artist for Painting in 1972.

Where did Amorsolo spend his childhood days?

He is Amorsolo's mother's cousin who was a prominent painter in Manila.

Amorsolo was greatly influenced by his excellent brush work, painterly style, and expert use of color.

He was the National Artist for Visual Arts in 1973.

This is an example of Botong's "new idiom" which is characterized by a strong design and rhythm.

This was Botong's first mural for the 1953 of Philippine History spanning the centuries between the legendary progenitors of the Filipino people emerging from bamboo.

He was honored as National Artist for Sculpture in 1973.

This monument is a symbol of academic freedom.

He granted Tolentino a scholarship that enabled him to enroll at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Paris, France for advanced courses in sculpture.