Guillermo Estrella Tolentino was a Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines. He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death.
Guillermo Tolentino from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Detail of Tolentino's statues of Bonifacio and the Katipuneros
The gallery where Tolentino's works are displayed
National Artist of the Philippines
The Order of National Artists of the Philippines is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals 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.
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Image: Francisca Reyes Aquino Order of National Artists (cropped)
Image: Botong Francisco 2012 stamp of the Philippines (cropped)
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