Exploring Tangible and Intangible Art

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What is the primary purpose of the National Artist Award in the Philippines?

To award artists based solely on critical acclaim

To recognize exceptional artists who engage in traditional arts (correct)

To acknowledge artists who have only achieved international recognition

To honor artists who create contemporary art forms

Which of the following is NOT a category for the National Artist Award in the Philippines?

Film and Broadcasting Arts

Visual Arts (Painting & Sculpture)

Architecture, Design, and Allied Arts

Fashion and Textile Arts (correct)

What distinguishes a potential recipient of the National Artist Award from other artists?

Having won numerous international awards

Having created a significant body of works and consistently displaying excellence (correct)

Having a large social media following

Having worked in multiple art forms

How is the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures) award different from the National Artist Award?

It focuses on recognizing artists engaging in traditional arts specifically Signup and view all the answers

How often is the GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) award typically awarded?

It varies depending on the number of nominees Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Manlilikha ng Bayan' mean in English?

'Creators for the Country' Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest form of recognition given to Filipino Artists for their significant contributions in the arts and letters?

National Arts Award (NAA) Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion is NOT used in choosing a National Artist of the Philippines?

Being a foreign citizen at the time of nomination Signup and view all the answers

What year was the National Artists Award established?

1972 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of Intangible Art?

Paintings Signup and view all the answers

How are nominations for National Artist of the Philippines based according to the text?

By a broad criterion set by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT considered when choosing a National Artist according to the text?

Foreign citizenship at any point in life Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main criteria for selecting a National Artist in the Philippines?

Showing mastery in a folk art tradition for at least 50 years Signup and view all the answers

How many GAMABA awardees are there from the categories of weaving, literature, performing arts, and ornamental arts combined?

25 Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a National Artist nominee to have in terms of performance or production?

Create works of superior and distinctive quality over a significant period Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a National Artist candidate to possess in terms of tools and materials?

Mastery of tools and materials needed by the art Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of a National Artist candidate's reputation in their respective art field?

Having an established reputation as master and maker of works of extraordinary technical quality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Art

Tangible Art: physical creations that can be seen, touched, and felt, including paintings, sculptures, art installations, weaved products, pots, urns, structures, wood products, ink drawings, and textiles.
Intangible Art: lacks physical presence, cannot be touched or experienced through traditional means, includes performances, digital art, conceptual art, oral traditions, expressions, language, performance art, social practices, rituals, and festivities.

National Artists Award (NAA)

Highest form of recognition given to Filipino artists for significant contributions in arts and letters.
Established in 1972 under Presidential Decree No. 1001 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos.
Criteria for selection:
- Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last 10 years prior to nomination or those who died after 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death.
- Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through their works.
- Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding generations.
- Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or have consistently displayed excellence in their art form.
- Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through national and/or international recognition.

National Artist Categories

Visual Arts (Painting & Sculpture)
Film and Broadcasting Arts
Literature
Dance
Music
Theatre
Architecture, Design, and Allied Arts

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award)

Instituted in 1992 by NCCA through R.A. No. 7355.
Recognizes exceptional artists engaged in traditional arts.
Not awarded every year.
Criteria for selection:
- Inhabitant of an indigenous/traditional cultural community in the Philippines that has preserved indigenous customs and traditions.
- Engaged in a folk art tradition that has existed for at least 50 years.
- Consistently produced works of superior and distinctive quality.
- Possesses mastery of tools and materials needed for the art.
- Has passed on or will pass on skills to other members of the community.

Statistics

Only 25 GAMABA awardees from categories of weaving, literature, performing arts, and ornamental arts.

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Discover the differences between tangible and intangible art forms. Learn about physical creations like paintings and sculptures, as well as non-physical art forms such as performances and digital art.