Why is Fernando Amorsolo called the 'Grand Old Man of Philippine Art?'

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Why is Fernando Amorsolo called the 'Grand Old Man of Philippine Art?'
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The late National Artist in Painting, Fernando Amorsolo is recognized as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art." Ever wondered why?According to Kuya Kim on "24 Oras," Tuesday, Amorsolo earned the name due to his significant contributions to Philippine art.Dr. Tyrone Nepomuceno, a historian, said in the report that he is also the first National Artist of the Philippines in any field."Siya ang pinakaunang National Artist ng Pilipinas sa kahit anong larangan.

Amorsolo's paintings captured scenes of rural life in the Philippines, as well as traditional customs, landscapes, and portraits.Recently, an 88-year-old painting by Amorsolo was stolen at the Hofileña Museum in Silay, Negros Occidental.The 1936 painting, titled "Mango Harvesters," was stolen on July 3, when the museum had a large number of visitors, the Silay Heritage first said via Facebook last Friday.

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