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Federico C. Javinal
Federico C. Javinal is considered one of the “great achievers in Philippine Art”, particularly in the field of Philippine comics. Biography Javinal started working for Bulaklak Komiks in 1955. He became an assistant illustrator for Francisco V. Coching beginning 1956 through 1973. As partners in the comics industry, Javinal and Coching created ''Salabusab'', ''Pedro Penduko'', ''El Vibora'', and ''Dimasalang'', among others. He later illustrated for Liwayway Magazine, particularly the novels written by Amada Yasanas such as ''Anak ng Tulisan'' (Child of the Pirate), ''Tom Cat'', ''Kamaong Asero'' (Fist of Steel), ''Antigo'' (Antique), and ''Kahariang Bato'' (Stone Kingdom). Upon moving to the Graphic Arts Service, Inc., Javinal did the artwork for ''Alakdang Bato'' (Stone Scorpion). He later agreed to make illustrations for Tony Velasquez’s ''Mga Kwento ni Kenkoy''. During the budding career of Javinal, Velasquez previously rejected Javinal's artwork submissions while Velasquez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Art
The Arts in the Philippines are all the arts in the Philippines, from the beginning of civilization to the present. They reflect a range of artistic influences on the country's culture, including indigenous art. Philippine art consists of two branches: traditional and non-traditional art. Each branch is divided into categories and subcategories. Overview The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the cultural agency of the Philippine government, has categorized Filipino arts as traditional and non-traditional. Each category has sub-categories. *Traditional arts: **Ethnomedicine – including albularyo, babaylans, and hilot **Folk architecture – including stilt, land, and aerial houses **Maritime transport – boat houses, boat-making, and maritime traditions **Weaving – including back-strap loom weaving and other, related forms of weaving **Carving – including woodcarving and folk non-clay sculpture **Folk performing arts – including dances, plays, and dramas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
