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At Home with Filipino Art and Artists

General Information
ID No.: 

LIT074

Subject Covered: 

Filipino Artists and their Works, Cultural Heritage, Philippine Architecture

Areas Covered: 

Philippines

Period Covered: 

19th to 20th Century

Medium: 
Book
Bibliographic Details
Author: 

Hermano, Alesandra

Hermano, Josephine

Year Published: 
2006
Book Title: 

At Home with Filipino Art and Artists

Page Total: 
274
Illustration Total: 

189 photos

Availability
Library Reference: 
Rizal Library
Evaluation
Comments: 

The book gives an interesting overview of different Filipino artists, their works and living spaces. It also introduces the reader to the wide variety of artistic styles and art media, showcasing different artworks in paintings, sculptures, landscapes and architecture.

Summary
Summary: 

Section 1: Introduction Provides a background of different artworks and how they communicate with space to present an image uniquely its own.
 
Section 2: A Filipino Artist in the Bushland This section describes Alfredo R. Roces’ home, how it was built and the story behind each artwork that adorns it.
 
Section 3: In an Artist’s Studio A preview of the workspace of the artists and its dialogue with space to create their art is provided. Among the studios featured are those of Ramon Orlina, Jackson Pollock, Danny Dalena, Ramon Abueva, Urban Atelier, Elizalde Navarro, Impy Pilalpil and Mavic Ruffino. 
 
Section 4: Where the Art Lives This section shows how the artists’ homes bring their art to life by encapsulating its uniqueness within the confined space. 
 
Section 5: The Art in Their Lives This section showcases different artworks and how they transform not only the living space but the lives of the collectors as well. 
 
Section 6: Holding Court with Timeless Art A display of timeless arts such as glass sculptures and water color paintings, among others, owned by different Filipino collectors.
 
Section 7: Profiles This section contains brief profiles of the 16 artists featured in the book.