SCULPTUR

ES
Artworks that are three dimensional.
The classifications of sculptures are
traditionally into two, namely, free
standing and relief.
Free standing also known as in the
round, are sculptures that are raised
independently in its given space.
 Reliefs raised from a background.
Bas reliefs or low reliefs slightly protruding from
their background.
High reliefs prominently raised against their
background, giving the sculpture more dimensionality
Sculptures are made by either adding or subtracting
materials.
Subtraction carving
Addition molding, casting, and welding
 Contemporary art forms that are related to
sculptures like mobiles and three dimensional light
manipulations such as holograms are not easily
classified between free standing and reliefs and
hence are classified in contemporary art forms.
The Philippines has a sculptural tradition dating long
before the arrival of the first colonizers.
Panolongs of the Torogan Maranao Royal House
The grave markers of the Badjao The Bulul
 Wood carving
It is used to create and decorate items used in ones
daily life such as furniture, utensils, shelter, and
transportation.
 SPANISH
COLONIZATIO
N
 Most notable
sculptural pieces were
the santos or saints
Black Nazarene in Quiapo Our Lady of Peafrancia Santo Nio in Cebu
 Classical style follows the
aesthetics of the ancient Greeks
and Romans as taught by the
European art academies.
Modern style abstracted and is
not as particular about the
realistic portrayal or
representation of figures.
AMERICAN
COLONIAL
PERIOD
Anastacio Caedo
Froilan Madrian Jr.

Luisito Ac ac (1952)
Mario Dayo (1948)
Napoleon Abueva

Allegorical Harpoon
Napoleon Abueva

Nine Muses of the Arts

Napoleon Abueva

Sunburst
Napoleon Abueva

The Transfiguration of Christ

Renato Rocha and Ross Arcilla

Renato Rocha is critically acclaimed, winning streak of competitions in

1960 1965. His style is described as figurative abstraction.

Ross Arcilla worked with an array of materials such as wood, jade,

aluminum, bronze, and glass.