The Oblation

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The Oblation is an iconic nude male statue symbolizing selfless offering and academic freedom, serving as the most recognizable symbol of the University of the Philippines.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf outdoor statue
public sculpture
university symbol
associatedWith Philippine higher education
Philippine nationalism
UP admission and graduation rites
commissionedBy University of the Philippines NERFINISHED
country Philippines
creator Guillermo E. Tolentino NERFINISHED
culturalSignificance icon of academic freedom in the Philippines
depicts nude male figure
genre monumental sculpture
hasMotto selfless dedication to the nation
hasReplica University of the Philippines Baguio campus NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Cebu campus NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Los Baños campus NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Manila campus NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Mindanao campus NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Visayas campus NERFINISHED
hasType university landmark
height approximately 3.5 meters
heritageStatus important cultural property for the University of the Philippines
inception 1935
inspiredBy Jose Rizal’s concept of self-sacrifice
locatedInCampusArea Quezon Hall front lawn (UP Diliman) NERFINISHED
location Philippines NERFINISHED
Quezon City NERFINISHED
University of the Philippines Diliman campus NERFINISHED
material bronze
concrete
notableAs most recognizable symbol of the University of the Philippines
orientation facing the sun
partOf University of the Philippines visual identity
pose outstretched arms
uplifted face
represents academic freedom
selfless offering
sculptor Guillermo E. Tolentino NERFINISHED
subjectHeading Oblation (University of the Philippines) NERFINISHED
symbolOf University of the Philippines NERFINISHED
theme patriotism
service to the people
usedIn official seals and logos of University of the Philippines units

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