Manuel Rodriguez Sr.

Manuel Rodriguez Sr.
Born (1912-01-01) January 1, 1912[1]
Cebu, Philippine Islands
Nationality Filipino
Education University of the Philippines [2]
Known for Painting, Printmaking

Manuel Antonio Rodriguez Sr. (born January 1, 1912), also known by his nickname Mang Maning, is a Filipino printmaker. He was one of the pioneers of printmaking in the Philippines and is dubbed as the "Father of Philippine Printmaking". Rodriguez is also the first Filipino to have exhibited his prints in biennial shows held outside the country. He also established the Philippine Association of Printmakers in 1968.[3][4][5]

References

  1. Tagala, Don. "The Filipino Champion: Manuel Rodriquez Sr., the Father of Philippine Printmaking". University of the Philippines. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  2. Tagala, Don. "THE FILIPINO CHAMPION: MANUEL RODRIGUEZ SR., THE FATHER OF PHILIPPINE PRINTMAKING". ABS-CBN North America Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  3. Taguchi, Yasunari Ramon (December 16, 2012). "Homage - An Exhibit of Prints in Honor of Manuel Rodriguez Sr". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. Paredes, Radel (October 28, 2012). "The Cebuano who could be National Artist". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  5. "LAUNCH OF THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF FILIPINO ARITIST MANUEL RODRIGUEZ". Philippine Consulate General - San Francisco, USA. August 30, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2014.


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