21st Century Literature Module 3

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What is the primary purpose of the National Artists of the Philippines award?

To promote Filipino culture abroad

To recognize wealthy artists in the Philippines

To honor significant contributions to the development of Philippine art (correct)

To support emerging artists financially

Which of the following criteria is NOT part of the selection process for National Artists?

Must have a significant body of works recognized nationally or internationally

Must be a Filipino citizen for at least ten years prior to nomination

Must have pioneered a mode of creative expression or style

Should have created art that promotes environmental awareness (correct)

How is the National Artists of the Philippines award adminstered?

By the Cultural Center of the Philippines (correct)

By the Department of Education

By private art organizations

By the Philippine Senate

In what year was the National Artists of the Philippines elevated to the status of an Order?

2003 Signup and view all the answers

Which President established the National Artists award through Proclamation № 1001?

Ferdinand Marcos Signup and view all the answers

What significant award did the prolific lyricist and composer receive from the Film Academy of the Philippines?

Lifetime Achievement Award Signup and view all the answers

Which book is NOT mentioned as a work by the biographer of Jose Rizal?

Philippine Herbal Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of the poems written by the author mentioned in the 1999 year of conferment?

They are intricate verbal transfigurations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following themes is NOT covered by the biographer in his works?

The history of Philippine music Signup and view all the answers

What type of literary work is NOT associated with the author recognized in 1999?

Film scripts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following novels is part of the Rosales saga?

My Brother, My Executioner Signup and view all the answers

What year was 'The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems' published?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is NOT a poetry collection?

Viajero Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Rio Alma's literary contributions?

Championing modernist poetic forms Signup and view all the answers

In which year was Rio Alma conferred as a national artist?

2003 Signup and view all the answers

Which book forms part of a trilogy authored by Rio Alma?

Doktrinang Anakpawis Signup and view all the answers

What genre does 'The God Stealer and Other Stories' belong to?

Short story collection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following novels was published first?

The Pretenders Signup and view all the answers

Which Filipino writer is known for the socio-political novel that exposes agrarian problems in the 50s?

Amado V. Hernandez Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a significant figure for exploring the psychology of social changes in Philippine literature?

Nick Joaquin Signup and view all the answers

Which literary work is considered the 'national play of the Philippines'?

A Portrait of the Artist as a Filipino Signup and view all the answers

Which writer won a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism predicting the outbreak of World War II?

Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is written by Amado V. Hernandez?

Luha ng Buwaya Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in the works of Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez?

The Filipino spirit in different landscapes Signup and view all the answers

Which poet is recognized for exploring new literary forms to express Filipino sensibility?

José Garcia Villa Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'I Walked with Heroes'?

Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez Signup and view all the answers

Which year did Amado V. Hernandez receive the National Artist award?

1973 Signup and view all the answers

What genre does 'The Woman Who Had Two Navels' belong to?

Historical fiction Signup and view all the answers

Which writer introduced Bagay poetry to Tagalog literature?

Josaphat Signup and view all the answers

What aspect did Barlaan focus on in his newspaper columns?

Neglected Filipino cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following novels is not considered a masterpiece by the recognized master of the Tagalog novel?

Sa Sariling Bayan Signup and view all the answers

What year was the social realist tradition in Philippine fiction developed?

2009 Signup and view all the answers

What type of literature did the writer conferred in 2014 primarily contribute to?

Poetry and Fiction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is authored by the writer recognized in 2006?

Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa Signup and view all the answers

Which social issues do the novels of the master of the Tagalog novel address?

Exploitation of farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the major contribution of the writer who was conferred in 2006?

Innovating traditional Tagalog poetry Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Artists of the Philippines

An order recognizing individuals who significantly contributed to Philippine art, instituted in 1973 and elevated to an Order in 2003.
Administered by the Cultural Center of the Philippines under Proclamation № 1001 by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972.
Nomination criteria include Filipino citizenship, impact on national identity, pioneering creative expression, a significant body of work, and national/international recognition.

Philippine National Artists in Literature

Notable contributors span various literary forms, influencing Philippine literature with their works.

First National Artist (1973)

Celebrated poet, playwright, and novelist advocating for socially committed art.
His significant work exposed societal ills, particularly in agrarian issues, marking a pivotal point in Tagalog literature.
Famous works include Bayang Malaya, Isang Dipang Langit, and Luha ng Buwaya.

Second National Artist (1976)

A poet, fictionist, and essayist known for exploring the Philippine colonial experience.
Key novel: The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961), recognized as a historical novel.
Noted for a celebrated literary play deemed the "most important Filipino play in English."

Third National Artist (1982)

Multifaceted career included educator, soldier, journalist, and diplomat.
First Asian to win the Pulitzer Prize for journalism with articles forecasting WWII.
Notable works: I Walked with Heroes, The United, and I Saw the Fall of the Philippines.

Fourth National Artist (1990)

Influential writer and modern Filipino short story pioneer.
Known for daring literary explorations in short stories such as The Mats, and poems like Other Woman.

Fifth National Artist (1997)

Renowned playwright and poet with extensive artistic output.
His poetry collections include Sitsit sa Kuliglig and Dunung – Dunungan.

Sixth National Artist (1997)

Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez, recognized as a fictionist and poet capturing Filipino life in urban and rural settings.
Key works include The Winds of April, Seven Hills Away, and Children of the Ash-Covered Loam.

Seventh National Artist (1997)

Lyricist and composer with a treasure trove of over 4,000 songs, influencing Philippine music for two generations.

Eighth National Artist (1999)

Prolific biographer known for early works on Jose Rizal and extensive writings on Philippine history and culture.
Best book: Maps and Views of Old Manila.

Ninth National Artist (1999)

A poet and fictionist whose notable works include A Blade of Fern and poetry collections like The Tracks of Babylon.

Tenth National Artist (2001)

Celebrated for the five-novel Rosales saga, depicting Filipino life and history.
Significant novels: Poon, Tree, and My Brother, My Executioner.

Eleventh National Artist (2003)

Also known as Rio Alma, a poet and critic reviving traditional forms while promoting modernist poetics.
Published influential poetry books including Makinasyon and Peregrinasyon.

Twelfth National Artist (2003)

Acclaimed short story writer and essayist recognized for comic storytelling with pieces like “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken.”

Thirteenth National Artist (2006)

Esteemed poet and scholar introducing Bagay poetry, changing Tagalog literary traditions.
Important works include Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa and Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang.

Fourteenth National Artist (2009)

Notable for developing social realism in Philippine fiction; his novels tackle tenancy exploitation and national issues.
Masterpieces include Ama, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, capturing struggles in Philippine society.

Fifteenth National Artist (2014)

Esteemed poet and essayist contributing significantly to Philippine literary arts with works like Summer Suns and Galaw ng Asoge.

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Explore canonical authors and national artists in literature from the Philippines and the world in this engaging quiz. Delve into the significant contributions of these artists and their impactful works. Enhance your understanding of Philippine literature's evolution through this module.