Questions and Answers
What is the role of the Filipino artist?
To express personal feelings, social observations, create aesthetically pleasing and useful works, and give form to immaterial truths.
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Filipino artist as mentioned?
The Order of National Artists was established by Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972.
True
Who can be designated as a National Artist?
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What is required of artists to be considered for the National Artist Award?
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What does GAMABA stand for?
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The highest award conferred by the President of the Philippines to artists is called the ______.
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Name one role that contemporary Filipino artists serve in society.
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Study Notes
Filipino Artists' Role and Contributions to Contemporary Arts
- Filipino artists define their role through a four-fold approach: Personal, Social, Physical, and Immaterial.
The Personal Role
- Artists express their own feelings and emotions through their work.
The Social Role
- Artists reflect and respond to their surrounding environment and societal issues.
The Physical Role
- Artists create works that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
The Immaterial Role
- Artists manifest abstract concepts, hidden truths, and spiritual elements in their creations.
Contemporary Artists' Impact
- Filipino artists comment on and critique cultural norms of their time.
- They serve as social crusaders, influencing public opinion and raising awareness on various issues.
Filipina Artists
- Historically, only a few women were prominent in arts before the contemporary era.
- Contemporary arts have seen many women assert their identities and contribute to social realism, such as Imelda Cajipe Endaya, Brenda Fajardo, and Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi.
National Artists of the Philippines
- Established by Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972 to recognize the highest contributions to arts.
- National Artist title is the most prestigious award for Filipino artists, covering various artistic fields including Theater, Music, Dance, Literature, Visual Arts, Architecture, and Film.
Criteria for National Artists
- A National Artist must be a Filipino citizen recognized for significant contributions to Philippine arts.
- Living artists must be citizens for ten years before nomination; deceased artists may receive posthumous awards.
Award Categories
- National Artist Award recognizes pioneering modes of creative expression.
- Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) honors artists engaged in traditional crafts with at least 50 years of practice.
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This quiz focuses on the vital roles of Filipino artists and their contributions to contemporary arts. Students will explore the significance of Philippine National Artists and other renowned Filipino artists. Test your knowledge and understanding of Filipino artistry and its impact on culture.
