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Juan, Metro Manila
A major work of art by Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo is his creation the Pinaglabanan Shrine (1974), located in San Juan, Metro Manila. Also known as Spirit of Pinaglabanan, the shrine is composed of three cut and welded brass figures on a 10 x 4.3 x 4.3 meter sculptured concrete base. This was built in commemoration of the first battle of the 1896 Revolution, Was an important event on their history. -
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Guillermo Tolentino
This sculpture featuring a 45-foot high pylon topped by a winged figure of victory was crafted by national artist Guillermo Tolentino in 1929. It commemorates the famous proletarian hero Andres Bonifacio with his revolutionary group, the Katipunan, fighting for the causes of Philippine Revolution-- injustice, suffering and resistance. These vallues and this event are important to these people. -
Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael and Lucifer statue is a stone sculpture in a public cemetery in Tugatog, Malabon City. The tableau features the Archangel Michael in prone position, with Lucifer's foot on his back. Christianity was important. -
University of the Philippines
the Oblation, is a masterpiece of National Artist Guillermo Tolentino. In 1935, Guillermo was commissioned by Rafael Palma (then University President) to craft a monument that would express in visual form the second stanza of Jose Rizal’s "Mi Ultimo Adios" (“Last Farewell”). The concrete statue painted in bronze stands 3.5 meter high (to represent the 350 years of Spanish colonization of the Philippines) -
The Manila Metropolitan Theater
The Manila Metropolitan Theater- located at the Padre Burgos Street - was formerly Manila's premier venue for theatrical performances. Built in 1935, this art deco structure was designed by the distinguished Filipino architect Juan M. de Guzman Arellano. The bronze sculptures of female figures on the facade of the theater are works by the Italian sculptor Francesco Riccardo Monti. Inside, there are relief carvings of Philippine plants that adorns the lobby walls and interior surfaces of the buil -
eyte Landing Memorial
This tells me that the Americans landing in world war two was very important their history. -
Allegorical Harpoon
Allegorical Harpoon is one of the first creations in hard wood in which the sense of values were more important than the heroic representation of the Filipino ancestors. This sculpture was Napoleon Abueva's entry for the XXXII Venice Biennale in 1964. Its one of his best abstract sculptures. reflects the value of a hero.
It is an artwork with its movable, swivel-piece pegged to its rifle-shaped horizontal torso, impresses with its elegant but puzzling appearance. -
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Standing on the 21-hectare piece of land along Roxas Boulevard, Manila is Leandro Locsin's (National Artist for Architecture) envisioned edifice that serves as the Philippines' national center for performing arts – the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). This architectural work is considered one of the most significant landmarks in the country. Completed in 1969, the CCP main building faces the reclaimed land in Manila Bay with its marble facade. At its sides are two arching columns beamed -
The Pinaglabanan
The Pinaglabanan Shrine (1974) was created by Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo. It is located in San Juan, Metro Manila. Also known as the “Spirit of Pinaglabanan”, the sculpture is composed of three cut and welded brass figures upon a 10 x 4.3 x 4.3 meter molded concrete base. This was built in commemoration of the first battle of the 1896 Revolution that happened on that site.This tells that they were important -
Raha Sulayman
Raha Sulayman is created in cut and welded brass, antique finish with sculptured concrete base. This figurative art work at Raha Sulayman Park, Malate, Manila is measuring 9 x 3.7 x 3.7 meters. -
Eduardo Castrillo
"The Redemption" (1974) is a major work of art by Filipino sculptor Eduardo Castrillo found at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina. It is composed of 13 cut and welded brass figures with approximately 27-meter sculptured concrete base in an 800 square meter area space. In 1977, a replica of this work was made which can now be seen at the Metrobank Plaza in Makati. -
Pillar of Growth
Pillar of Growth is Eduardo Castrillo's monumental sculpture done from cut and welded brass with antique patina finish. It can be viewed at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. It is measuring 5.6 x 4.7 meters. -
Soldiers
the Soldiers is a figurative sculpture by Eduardo Castrillo, made through cut and welded brass. The figures are approximately 50 pieces that are 3.4 meters in a 900 square-meter area at the Rizal Park, Manila. -
Fredesvinda
Fredesvinda is a famous sculpture that was displayed at Singapore's Fort Canning Park, Singapore, during the ASEAN Sculpture Symposium that was held from 27 March to 26 April 1981.
The five-meter tall sculpture is a reinforced concrete cast of an unfinished boat. It is the ASEAN sculpture made by the Philippine sculptor, Napoleon Abueva to present a symbol of regional cooperation. -
Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal is a statue of Jose P. Rizal depicting his death at Bagumbayan. It is created through cut and welded brass by Eduardo Castrillo. It is found at Rizal Park, Manila. This means that Jose P. Rizal was a important hero.
