National Artist In Painting In 1976 Father Of Modern Philippine Painting. Orden ng mga pambansang alagad ng sining ng pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the philippines on filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of philippine art.members of the order are known as national artists.originally instituted as an award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003. He is credited for shaping the art of sculpture in his country.
National artist, recognized “father of modern philippine sculpture” and esteemed alumnus of the up college of fine arts napoleon abueva passed away friday morning, february 16, at the age of 88. 77.5 x 61.5 cm good condition. And in 1976, at the pinnacle of his career, edades was named philippine national artist for painting.
National artist for painting 1981;
77.5 x 61.5 cm good condition. Paintings depict realistic themes using an abstract or a cubist style; Edades and gabriel custodio, whom i had had the great opportunity to meet while taking up fine arts in manila at the time. Edades emerged as the “father of modern philippine painting”.