Artist Flashcards
(80 cards)
What is the National Artist Award?
The National Artist Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon Filipino artists whose body of work is recognized by their peers and countrymen.
When was the National Artist Award created?
The award was created through Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s, 1972.
What is the process of nomination for the National Artist Award?
- CCP/NCCA announces opening for nominations.
- Receiving of nominations; screen and deliberate.
- NCCA and CCP submit a list of recommendees to the president.
- The president issues a proclamation conferring the rank and title.
- The Order of National Artists is conferred during the ceremonies.
What are the criteria for the National Artist Award?
- The artist must be a Filipino citizen or was a Filipino at the time of death.
- The artist should have contributed to building a Filipino sense of nationhood.
- The artist should have led in new and creative expressions of style.
- The artist’s work should be noteworthy and embody excellence.
- The artist should be critically acclaimed and accepted by legitimate institutions and peers.
What are the benefits of being a National Artist?
- Title and rank as National Artist.
- Medal bearing the insignia of National Artist and citation.
- Cash gift of P200,000.00 for living artists and P150,000.00 for deceased artists.
- Monthly pension of P50,000.00 with medical benefits.
- Life insurance.
Who was the first National Artist for Painting?
Fernando Amorsolo (1972) was the first National Artist and is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’.
What is Fernando Amorsolo known for?
He developed the backlighting technique and his work defined elements of the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Who is Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco?
Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco (1973) is known for reviving mural art and turning historic fragments into vivid records.
What is Victorio C. Edades recognized for?
Victorio C. Edades (1976) is known for painting distorted human figures and is regarded as the ‘Father of Modern Philippine Painting’.
What is Vicente Silva Manansala known for?
Vicente Silva Manansala (1981) is known for his paintings that blend reality and abstraction.
Who is Jerry Navarro Elizalde?
Jerry Navarro Elizalde (1999) is a versatile artist known for his work in painting and sculpture.
What is Jose Joya known for?
Jose Joya (2003) is a painter who created an authentic Filipino abstract idiom and used rice paper in collages.
Who is Cesar Legaspi?
Cesar Legaspi (1990) is a pioneer of ‘Neo-Realism’ and refined cubism in the Philippine context.
Who is Hernando R. Ocampo?
Hernando R. Ocampo (1991) was a self-taught painter known for his abstract works that left a mark on Philippine modern art.
What is Arturo Luz known for?
Arturo Luz (1997) is a painter and sculptor known for his masterpieces exemplifying sublime austerity.
Who is Ang Kiukok?
Ang Kiukok (2001) is known for his expressionistic works and high visual impact.
What is Benedicto R. Cabrera known for?
Benedicto R. Cabrera (2006), known as Bencab, created the emblematic scavenger figure ‘Sabel’.
Who is Abdulmari Asia Imao?
Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006) is a multifaceted artist who popularized indigenous Filipino motifs.
What is Federico Aguilar Alcuaz known for?
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (2009) is known for his gestural paintings and diverse artistic output.
Who is Francisco V. Coching?
Francisco V. Coching (2014) is acknowledged as the ‘Dean of Filipino Illustrators’ and a master storyteller.
Who is Guillermo E. Tolentino?
Guillermo E. Tolentino (1973) is known for the UP Oblation and the Bonifacio Monument.
What is Napoleon V. Abueva known for?
Napoleon V. Abueva (1976) is known as the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture and introduced ‘buoyant sculpture’.
Who is Francisca R. Aquino?
Francisca R. Aquino (1973) is acknowledged as the Folk Dance Pioneer for her research on Philippine folk dances.
What is Leonor O. Goquingco known for?
Leonor O. Goquingco (1976) is known as the ‘Mother of Philippine Theater Dance’ and a pioneer choreographer.