The Philippine Art Book Volume 1

Description

The first volume of this two-volume guide book features 1,000 artists arranged alphabetically, with each artist represented by a full-color page showcasing a representative work that is placed in its proper context. The writing style, presentation, and substance are consistent in length, emphasizing the chronology of each artist’s key facts, known activities, and important works to provide a comprehensive understanding of their career. At the bottom of each page, a color code directs readers to documentation of primary sources (direct subjects) and secondary sources (surviving relatives); in their absence, library resources were consulted to maintain reference value. Each represented work includes standard details such as title or title variations, measurements, year, and medium. The book cover is decorated with drawings of dragons and snakes in blue, red, and yellow, creating a visually striking design. Designed for readers seeking a fast yet informed introduction to an artist’s life and times, the book is accessible to all classes of students and users, serving both as a tool for self-education and as a starting point for deeper research. Additionally, the writing incorporates updates reflecting new scholarship, revised articles, bibliographies, and corrections of past research.