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CONTEMPO

The document discusses the emergence of modernist architecture and abstraction in the arts during the 1950s to 70s, highlighting significant structures like the Church of the Risen Lord and notable artists such as Constancio Bernardo and Fernando Zóbel. It emphasizes the role of art in expressing national pride and cultural heritage, facilitated by institutions like the Cultural Center of the Philippines established in 1969. The document showcases the evolution of artistic expression through various forms and movements during this period.

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CONTEMPO

The document discusses the emergence of modernist architecture and abstraction in the arts during the 1950s to 70s, highlighting significant structures like the Church of the Risen Lord and notable artists such as Constancio Bernardo and Fernando Zóbel. It emphasizes the role of art in expressing national pride and cultural heritage, facilitated by institutions like the Cultural Center of the Philippines established in 1969. The document showcases the evolution of artistic expression through various forms and movements during this period.

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Modernist

Structures and Arts


in the 1950s t0
70s
1950’s Churches
In the 1950s, churches of
modern architectural
structures were constructed.
Among them were the Church
of the Risen Lord (1954) and
the Church of the Holy
Sacrifice (1955) that made use
The Church of
the Risen Lord
(1954)

The Church of
the Holy
Abstraction
Another modern art
that arose during this
period is abstraction
which consists of
simplified forms and
avoided copied
representation. It
highlighted the An example of this kind of art is
Arturo Luz Strect Musicians,
relationship of color, 1952 who used stark linear
line and spice or the elements and who trimmed
In the artworks of Constancio Bernardo.
Constancio Bernardo He was a Filipino
painter and professor, known for
creating some of the earliest modern
geometric abstract paintings in the
Philippines and Southeast Asia. Many of
his works are untitled, but they focus on
the interaction of shapes and colors.

Fernando Zóbel de Ayala y


Montojo Torrontegui, or
Fernando M. Zóbel, was a
Spanish-Filipino artist,
businessman, art collector,
and museum founder.
Leopoldo "Lee" Aguinaldo or
Lee Aguinaldo was a prominent
figure in the Philippine art
scene. his artwork were solid
Seometric shapes and color
fields. While he was known for
abstraction, he often rejected
traditional ideas about
originality and he freely
borrowed from other artists
and their work.

Some of his best known series


include the “Flick” paintings
inspired by the works of Pollock,
his pop-influenced Galumph
series, and a minimalist, hard-
70s to Contemporary
70s
70s to
to Contemporary
Contemporary
70s
70s to
to Contemporary
Contemporary
Art has historically played a crucial
role in shaping and expressing
national pride. It has been circulated FOLK
through various institutions that FESTIVALS
connect the pre-modern, vernacular,
modern, and international spheres.
These institutions have worked to
MURALS
highlight the cultural heritage and
values of a nation.

MUSEUMS
70s
70s to
to Contemporary
Contemporary
The Cultural Center of the Philippines
(CCP) is a cultural institution in the
Philippines that is responsible for
promoting and preserving the country's
arts and culture. It was established in
1969 by presidential decree and is
overseen by the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts.

The building is located at Roxas


Boulevard in Manila, and serves as a
venue for various cultural events and
activities. It houses several performance
halls, galleries, and other facilities that
are used to showcase the arts in the
70s
70s to
to Contemporary
Contemporary

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