Life and works of carlos botong francisco
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Botong Francisco
Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco (November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969) was a Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal.
Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo's romanticism of Philippine scenes. According to restorer Helmuth Josef Zotter, Francisco's art "is a prime example of linear painting where lines and contours appear like cutouts."
He was responsible for the upptäckt of the now famous Antipolo Petroglyphs in 1965. He was also involved in Costume Design in Philippine cinema.
His great works include portrayals of the Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, Magpupukot, Fiesta, Bayanihan sa Bukid, Sandugo, Portrait of Purita, The Invasion of Limahong, Serenade, and Muslim Betrothal
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Botong Francisco
Filipino artist (1912–1969)
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villaluz and the surname or paternal family name is Francisco.
Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco (November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969) was a Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal.
Early life
[edit]Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipinomodernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo's romanticism of Philippine scenes. According to restorer Helmuth Josef Zotter, Francisco's art "is a prime example of linear painting where lines and contours appear like cutouts."[2]
Later career
[edit]Francisco served as the production designer for the 1961 film adaptation of José Rizal's Noli Me Tángere.[3]
He was responsible for the discovery of the now famous Angono
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Up Close and Personal: Botong Francisco through Lenses and Letters
National Artist for Visual Arts Carlos “Botong” Francisco is considered one of the Philippines’ most distinguished muralists. He created enormous canvasses that chronicled the mythical world of the Filipino and its history, often seeking inspiration from tradition, folklore, myths, legends, and customs. While much has been said and written about Botong Francisco as a great artist, what was he like as a father to his three children or as a friend by his contemporaries? Keepsakes such as personal letters can provide more insight into Botong Francisco as a person.
As part of the ongoing celebration of life, work, and influence of Botong Francisco on the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Yuchengco Museum presents a new exhibition that paints a more intimate portrait of the renowned muralist. Up Close and Personal: Botong Francisco through Lenses and Letters brings together original correspondence from the Francis