1. Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)
- Recognized as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art," Amorsolo is celebrated for his idyllic and rural scenes depicting Filipino life.
- Notable works include "The Harvesters" (1936) and "Planting Rice" (1946).
2. Juan Luna (1857-1899)
- Luna is considered one of the most important artists of the Philippine Revolution.
- His masterpiece, "Spoliarium" (1884), won a gold medal at the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain, and is known for its emotional depiction of dead and wounded gladiators.
3. Jose Rizal (1861-1896)
- While primarily known as a national hero and writer, Rizal was also a talented artist.
- His drawings, sketches, and sculptures reflected his artistic talents, notably "The Martyrdom of St. Eustace" (1890) and self-portraits.
4. Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)
- A leading Filipino-Chinese painter, Ang Kiukok is known for his powerful and expressive paintings.
- Notable works include "Crucifixion" (1976), which depicts a somber and emotive crucifixion scene.
5. Vicente Manansala (1910-1981)
- Manansala is renowned for his innovative "transparent cubism" style, which combined traditional Filipino imagery with cubism techniques.
- Notable works include "Madonna of the Slums" (1950) and "Jeepneys" (1971).
6. Benedicto "Bencab" Cabrera (1942-present)
- A celebrated contemporary Filipino artist, Bencab is known for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
- Works such as "Sabel" (1981) and "Larawan" (1983) showcase his emotive and allegorical style.
7. Fernando Zobel (1924-1984)
- As a renowned abstract artist, Zobel sought to capture the essence of the Philippine landscape through geometric shapes and colors.
- Notable works include the series "Saetas" and the "Serie Blanca" (White Series).
8. Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914-1991)
- Magsaysay-Ho is known for her significant contributions to Philippine sculpture.
- Notable works include the iconic "The Mango Gatherers" (1951) and the "Spirit of the Rice Terraces" (1956).
9. Jose Joya (1931-1995)
- A leading Filipino abstract painter, Joya's works explored the interaction of light, color, and space.
- Notable works include "Cloud Series" (1959-1961) and "Granadean Arabesque" (1966).
10. Pacita Abad (1946-2004)
- Abad was a multidisciplinary artist known for her vibrant and colorful paintings, installations, and sculptures.
- Notable works include "Tent Series" (1980s), which used tent-like structures to explore ideas of shelter and home.
These Filipino artists have not only left a lasting impact on Philippine art but have also gained international recognition and influenced the global art scene.