Guillermo Tolentino

Guillermo Tolentino
Guillermo Tolentino from the Order of National Artists (NCCA)
Born(1890-07-24)July 24, 1890
DiedJuly 12, 1976(1976-07-12) (aged 85)
Resting placeLibingan ng mga Bayani
14°31′12″N 121°02′38″E / 14.520°N 121.044°E / 14.520; 121.044
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Notable workBonifacio Monument
UP Oblation
StyleClassicism[1][2]
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino (July 24, 1890 – July 12, 1976) was a Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines. He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death.[3]

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  2. ^ Tejero, Constantino C. (July 10, 2014). "Finally, a grand exhibition of Guillermo Tolentino's works". lifestyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "National Artist - Guillermo Tolentino". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. June 2, 2015. Archived from the original on June 5, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2016.