Contemporary Philippine Arts: National Artists Quiz
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What is the significance of the rank and title of National Artist in the Philippines?

  • It recognizes individuals for their noteworthy contributions to Philippine arts and letters. (correct)
  • It honors individuals who excel in the field of sports.
  • It is granted to individuals with exceptional culinary skills.
  • It is awarded to foreigners who have made significant contributions to Philippine history.
  • How is the rank and title of National Artist granted in the Philippines?

  • By means of a Presidential Proclamation. (correct)
  • By direct appointment from the President.
  • Through a selection committee of international artists.
  • Through a nationwide voting process.
  • What are the fields in which individuals can be recognized as National Artists in the Philippines?

  • Medicine and Law
  • Engineering and Business
  • Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, and Architecture or Allied Arts (correct)
  • Sports and Technology
  • Who is known for combining classical landscape with contemporary caricatures?

    <p>Ernest Concepcion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the central badge of the Order of the National Artists medallion symbolize?

    <p>The colors of the Philippine flag and three stylized letter Ks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is recognized for his melding of realism, cartoons, and graffiti in his work?

    <p>Ronald Ventura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Grand Collar of the Order of the National Artists feature?

    <p>Circular links portraying the arts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is famous for creating the iconic character Garapata and drawing from street art and surrealist painting?

    <p>Dex Fernandez</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the eight-pointed conventionalized sunburst on the insignia symbolize?

    <p>An artistic representation of light and creativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is hailed as the 'ballerina of the people' and was the first foreign soloist in the Kirov Ballet?

    <p>Lisa Macuja-Elizalde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist draws inspiration from science fiction, Western history, Asian mythology, Catholicism, and popular comic book characters in their work?

    <p>Ronald Ventura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist was born in 1977 and is based in Manila, Philippines?

    <p>Ernest Concepcion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Award and Decoration of National Artist according to Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972?

    <p>To recognize and honor Filipinos who have excelled in Arts and Letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was designated as the National Artist Awards Committee (or Secretariat) according to Proclamation No. 1144, s. 1973?

    <p>CCP Board of Trustees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Executive Order No. 236, s. 2003, known as the Honors Code of the Philippines, establish?

    <p>Criteria for selecting National Artists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Executive Order No. 435, s. 2005, what change was made regarding the power to name National Artists?

    <p>The President could name National Artists without recommendations from NCCA and CCP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was relegated to an advisory role by Executive Order No. 435, s. 2005, in the selection of National Artists?

    <p>NCCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was reiterated by Presidential Decree No. 208, s. 1973, regarding the administration of National Artist Awards?

    <p>CCP was mandated to administer the National Artist Awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    National Artist

    • A Filipino citizen who has made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters is recognized as a National Artist.
    • The rank and title of National Artist are granted by means of a Presidential Proclamation.
    • The recognition is given to Filipinos in the field of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts.

    The Insignia of the Order of the National Artists

    • The insignia features a Grand Collar with circular links portraying the arts, and an eight-pointed conventionalized sunburst suspended from a sampaguita wreath in green and white enamel.
    • The central badge is a medallion divided into three equal portions, red, white, and blue, recalling the Philippine flag, with three stylized letter Ks.
    • The "KKK" stands for the CCP's motto: "katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan" (truth, goodness, and beauty).
    • Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972, created the Award and Decoration of National Artist.
    • Presidential Decree No. 208, s. 1973, reiterated the mandate of the CCP to administer the National Artist Awards.
    • Executive Order No. 236, s. 2003, is known as the Honors Code of the Philippines.
    • Executive Order No. 435, s. 2005, amended Section 5 (IV) of EO 236, giving the President the power to name National Artists without need of a recommendation.

    Contemporary Philippine Artists

    • Ernest Concepcion is a Filipino painter born in 1977, known for combining classical landscape with contemporary caricatures.
    • Ronald Ventura, born in 1973, is a contemporary Filipino artist who combines realism, cartoons, and graffiti.
    • Dex Fernandez is a graffiti artist based in Caloocan, known for his iconic creation Garapata, and his psychedelic compositions.
    • Lisa Macuja-Elizalde is a Filipino ballerina who was the first foreign soloist in the prestigious Kirov Ballet, also known as the Imperial Russian Ballet.

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