Fernando Amorsolo is widely recognized as the foremost artist of 20th Century painting within the Philippines; acclaimed for a peerless realist technique honed from the best traditions of the Spanish school, broad popularity with art patrons particularly during the American occupation years, and a prolific legacy of beautifully romanticised ...

Oct 11, 2018 · Finished in time for the grand inauguration of the Manila Cathedral on December 8, 1958, the designs by Galo Ocampo revolved around the Marian theme through which Catholicism in the Philippines was dedicated (the Cathedral itself being dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception).

3 days ago · The present Manila Cathedral, situated at the heart of the walled city of Intramuros has gone several major reconstructions since its inception. The Neo-Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral has long been the seat of archbishop in the Philippines.

Sep 12, 2016 · Passionately rooted on Philippine lore, the free spirited artist orients his audience to his journeys by way of graphic representations of nationalistic concepts which are simply expressed, yet sincerely articulated by his meditative art process.

Amorsolo also painted a series of scenes depicting the carnage of Manila. Bombing of the Intendencia, done in 1942, depicts the Intendencia in Intramuros (located at the south bank of the Pasig River) as it is consumed by flames. The Intendencia housed the mint, customs offices, and finance bureaus.

Dec 3, 2020 · The image of La Inmaculada Concepcion of Manila Cathedral became the silent witness to our history from four Papal Visits, high profile weddings, state funerals among others that made a mark in our history and popular culture.

The artistic designs of the stained glass windows of the Manila Cathedral are mostly products of the creative genius of Galo Ocampo, one of the most versatile contemporary Filipino artists during his time and a recipient of the 1964 Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award from the city government of Manila .

Dec 1, 2020 · The image of La Inmaculada Concepcion of Manila Cathedral became the silent witness to our history from four Papal Visits, high profile weddings, state funerals among others that made a mark in our history and popular culture.

Manila Cathedral is recognized as the main Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. Located in the Plaza de Roma, Intramuros, its official name is Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica and is the seat of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila.

Jun 26, 2013 · The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and informally as Manila Cathedral, is a prominent Latin Rite Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal Patroness ...