The post-war period of art in the Philippines, from the late 1940s to the 1970s, showed how Filipino artists started exploring new ideas and styles after the hardships of World War II. During this time, art moved away from traditional, rural scenes and embraced modern techniques like abstraction and expressionism. Artists like Fernando Amorsolo, Hernando Ocampo and Vicente Manansala became known for creating works that reflected Filipino life and identity in new ways.
by Fernando Amorsolo
by Anita Magsaysay-Ho
by Carlos "Botong" Francisco
by Napoleon Abueva
by Eduardo Castrillo
by Solomon Saprid
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