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What notable award did Ishmael Bernal receive in 1993?

ASEAN Cultural Award in Communication Arts.

Which film is considered one of Ishmael Bernal's masterpieces released in 1982?

Himala.

What common theme is depicted in Fernando Poe, Jr.'s films?

The underdog and mythical hero.

In what year was Fernando Poe, Jr. recognized as a National Artist for Cinema?

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What was the profession of Ishmael Bernal?

Filmmaker. Signup and view all the answers

What notable contributions did Juan Nakpil make to Philippine architecture?

Juan Nakpil was known for major works including the Rizal Theater and Capitol Theater. Signup and view all the answers

Which film by Fernando Poe, Jr. was about a mythical hero and was released in 1972?

Ang Alamat. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. impact landscape architecture in the Philippines?

Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. pioneered landscape architecture in the Philippines, creating hundreds of parks and public spaces. Signup and view all the answers

Which major film award did Ishmael Bernal win four times?

Best Director by the Urian Awards. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a seminal work of Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.?

The Paco Park is considered a seminal work of Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. Signup and view all the answers

What year did Fernando Poe, Jr. pass away?

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Which architectural style is Francisco T. Mañosa known for promoting?

Francisco T. Mañosa is known for promoting original Filipino architectural forms. Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable project established by Mañosa that showcases Filipino architecture?

The Sulo Hotel is a landmark project showcasing Filipino architectural design by Mañosa. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Juan Nakpil declared a National Artist for Architecture?

Juan Nakpil was declared a National Artist for Architecture in 1973. Signup and view all the answers

What element did Santos, Jr. incorporate in the Makati Commercial Center that was innovative at the time?

Santos, Jr. incorporated landscaped walks, fountains, and sculptures in the Makati Commercial Center. Signup and view all the answers

When did Francisco T. Mañosa receive recognition as a National Artist?

Francisco T. Mañosa was recognized as a National Artist for Architecture and Allied Arts in 2018. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ocampo's masterpiece 'Genesis' in Philippine art?

It served as the basis for the curtain design of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater. Signup and view all the answers

How did Abdulmari Asia Imao contribute to the recognition of Philippine Muslim art?

He popularized indigenous motifs like ukkil, sarimanok, and naga through various forms of art. Signup and view all the answers

What iconic sculpture is Guillermo Tolentino best known for, and what does it symbolize?

He is best known for the Bonifacio Monument, which symbolizes the Filipinos' cry for freedom. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Guillermo Tolentino recognized as a National Artist for Sculpture?

He was designated a National Artist in 1973. Signup and view all the answers

List two of the notable works created by Ocampo besides 'Genesis'.

'Ina ng Balon' and 'Calvary' are two notable works created by Ocampo. Signup and view all the answers

What materials did Abdulmari Asia Imao use in his artistic works?

Imao utilized materials such as ceramics and metal for his sculptures and murals. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the life-size bust of Jose Rizal created by Guillermo Tolentino located?

One is located at the University of the Philippines (UP). Signup and view all the answers

What role does the UP Oblation play in Philippine culture, as designed by Tolentino?

The UP Oblation symbolizes freedom and serves as a landmark at the University of the Philippines. Signup and view all the answers

What innovative concept did Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero pioneer in theater?

He pioneered the concept of theater campus tours. Signup and view all the answers

What are the titles of the three books in the landmark trilogy by Virgilio S. Almario?

The titles are 'Doktrinang Anakpawis,' 'Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo,' and 'Muli, Sa Kandungan ng Lupa.' Signup and view all the answers

How many performances did Guerrero deliver during his 19 years of service?

He delivered no less than 2,500 performances. Signup and view all the answers

How many novels did Ramon Muzones complete during his literary career?

Ramon Muzones completed 61 novels. Signup and view all the answers

What themes are commonly reflected in Guerrero's plays?

His plays humorously reflect the behavior of Filipinos. Signup and view all the answers

Which novel by Ramon Muzones is noted for being a groundbreaking feminist work?

The novel 'Ang Bag-ong Maria Clara' is noted for its feminist approach. Signup and view all the answers

What is Honorata 'Atang' Dela Rama known for in the context of Philippine theater?

She is known as the Queen of Kundiman and was the first actress in a locally produced Filipino film. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Dama de Noche' in Ramon Muzones' literary contributions?

'Dama de Noche' is notable for being the longest serialized novel in Hiligaynon literature. Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Atang Dela Rama begin her performing career, and what was her early role?

She began at age seven, performing in Spanish zarzuelas. Signup and view all the answers

During which years did Ramon Muzones's literary career predominantly take place?

Ramon Muzones's literary career spanned mainly from 1938 to 1990. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Atang Dela Rama consider the most rewarding in her career?

She considers the role of an orphan in 'Pangarap ni Rosa' the most rewarding. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Muzones contribute to the evolution of the Hiligaynon novel?

Muzones enriched the Hiligaynon novel with versatility, inventiveness, and modernism. Signup and view all the answers

What cultural expressions does Atang believe best represent the Filipino soul?

She believes that the Sarsuela and the Kundiman best express the Filipino soul. Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme explored by Almario in his poetry?

Almario explores themes related to self and society in various poetic styles. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'the three kings of the Hiligaynon novel' refer to?

It refers to the prominent authors, including Ramon Muzones, who shaped Hiligaynon literature. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Atang perform her songs, and who were her audiences?

She performed for the Aetas, the Lumad of Mindanao, and other indigenous groups. Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Avellana make to Philippine theater?

She co-founded the Barangay Theatre Guild in 1939 to popularize theater and dramatic arts in the Philippines. Signup and view all the answers

Identify one of the chief distinctions of Rolando S. Tinio as a stage director.

His original insights into scripts resulted in productions notable for their visual impact and intellectual depth. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Rolando S. Tinio have at the Ateneo Experimental Theater?

He was the organizer and administrator of the Ateneo Experimental Theater. Signup and view all the answers

What traditional Filipino theater forms did Tinio revive through Teatro Pilipino?

He revived the sarsuela and other traditional Filipino theater forms. Signup and view all the answers

What notable teaching position did Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero hold for 16 years?

He served as the director of the UP Dramatic Club. Signup and view all the answers

List one type of work Guerrero produced apart from directing.

He produced numerous theatrical productions, including plays for the UP Dramatic Club. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Rolando S. Tinio recognized as a National Artist for Theater and Literature?

He was recognized in 1997. Signup and view all the answers

What was one major impact of Avellana's work with radio and television on Philippine theatre?

It facilitated the popularization and accessibility of theater to a broader audience. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

Filipino Artists and their contributions to contemporary arts are highlighted.

Lesson 5: National Artists of the Philippines and Their Contributions

Students should be able to identify the works of National Artists and appreciate their contributions to Philippine art and culture.
Students should be able to recognize the value of the National Artists' award-winning works through painting, drawing, or performance.

What is the National Artists Award?

The National Artists Award (NAA) is the highest national recognition given to Filipinos for their significant contributions to Philippine arts, including Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture.
The award is given mutually by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and by the President of the Philippines based on their suggestions.
The award has a similar honor to the GAMABA and the National Scientist Award.
The award was created in 1972 under Presidential Decree No. 1001 by President Ferdinand Marcos.
The first artist to be honored was Fernando Amorsolo after his death.
Currently, there are 66 awardees from seven disciplines. These include engineering, structure, film, visual arts, writing, music, and theater.

Criteria for National Artists

The National Artist of the Philippines selected based on broad criteria set by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.
Criteria include living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the past ten years prior to nominations.
Artists who have died after the establishment of the award in 1972, yet 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 distinguished themselves by pioneering a creative expression or style and influencing succeeding artists' generations.
Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, enriching artistic expression or style.
Artists who enjoy broad national and/or international recognition and awards received from prestigious events. Also, respect and esteem from peers within an artistic discipline.

Specific National Artists and Their Works

Pablo S. Antonio (Architecture): Major works include Far Eastern University Administration and Science buildings; Manila Polo Club; Ideal Theater; Lyric Theater; Galaxy Theater; Capitan Luis Gonzaga Building; Boulevard-Alhambra (now Bel-Air apartments); Ramon Roces Publications Building (now Guzman Institute of Electronics).
Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture): Reshaped the urban landscape with distinctive architecture. Important work is the Istana Nurul Iman (palace of the Sultan of Brunei) and the CCP Complex.
Juan F. Nakpil (Architecture): A pioneer and innovator in Philippine architecture. His major works include the Geronimo de los Reyes Building, Magsaysay Building, Rizal Theater, Capitol Theater, Captain Pepe Building, Manila Jockey Club, Rufino Building, Philippine Village Hotel, University of the Philippines Administration and University Library, and the reconstructed Rizal House in Calamba.
Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. (Architecture): Pioneered the practice of landscape architecture in the Philippines. Many notable works are parks, plazas, gardens, and outdoor settings. Examples include Makati Commercial Center in Manila, Paco Park, Tagaytay Highland Resort, Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club, and Orchard Golf.
Francisco T. Mañosa (Architecture and Allied Arts): Designed the Filipino Sulo Hotel, as well as other creations which used unique Filipino forms
Lamberto V. Avellana (Theater and Film): First filmmaker to introduce the motion picture camera point-of-view and was called "The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies". Known for his films such as Sakay, Anak Dalita, and Badjao.
Lino Brocka (Film and Broadcast Arts): Espoused the term "freedom of expression" in the Philippine Constitution. He created a large body of works highlighting the lives and struggles of marginalized groups such as slum dwellers, prostitutes and construction workers.
Ishmael Bernal (Cinema): Hailing as a "genius of film", he has produced some of the most notable films including "Pahiram ng Isang Umaga", "Broken Marriage", "Himala", "City After Dark", and "Nanal sa Tubig".
Fernando Poe, Jr. (Cinema): A cultural icon with a large impact on audiences, known for films such as Apollo Robles, Batang Maynila, Mga Alabok Sa Lupa, Ako Ang Katarungan, Tatak ng Alipin, Totoy Bato, Asedillo, Partida, and Ang Probisyano.
Kidlat Tahimik (Film): His work was considered pioneering because of his post-colonial films. His debut film, Mababangong Bangungot.
Fernando Amorsolo (Visual Arts): The first National Artist; known for landscapes and genre scenes. Works include "Maiden in a Stream," "El Ciego," "Dalagang Bukid, The Mestiza," "Planting Rice", and "Sunday Morning Going to Town".
Hernando R. Ocampo (Visual Arts): Member of the Thirteen Moderns group. His works highlight the social and political realities of post-World War 2 Philippines and contributed to the rise of national spirit in Philippine arts. He served as the basis for the curtain design for the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater. Works include "Ina ng Balon," "Calvary," "Slum Dwellers," "Nude with Candle and Flower," "Man and Carabao," "Angel's Kiss," "Palayok at Kalan," "Ancestors," "Isda at Mangga," "The Resurrection," "Fifty-three "Q", "Backdrop," and "Fiesta".
Abdulmari Asia Imao (Visual Arts): A sculptor, painter, photographer, ceramist, documentary filmmaker, cultural researcher, writer, articulated Philippine Muslim art and culture. His works popularized indigenous motifs like ukkil, sarimanok, and naga.
Guillermo Tolentino (Sculpture): a product of the Revival period in Philippine art, with works like "The Bonifacio Monument".
Lauro "Larry" Alcala (Visual Arts): A cartoonist who produced iconic works, such as "Slice of Life."
Francisco Arcellana (Literature): Important progenitor of the modern Filipino short story in English prose-poetic form. His works include Selected Stories (1962), Poetry and Politics: The State of Original Writing in English in the Philippines Today (1977), and Francisco Arcellana Sampler (1990).
Edith L. Tiempo (Literature): A poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critic; known for her remarkable fusion of style and substance; works include "The Little Marmoset" and "Bonsai"
Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature): A poet, librettist, and scholar, who introduced modern aesthetic tendencies to Tagalog literature. Works include Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang, Sa Sariling Bayan, Apat na Dulang May Musika.
Virgilio S. Almario (Literature): A poet, literary historian, and critic who reinvented traditional Filipino poetic forms. Works include Makinasyon, Peregrinasyon, Doktrinang Anakpawis, Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo, and Muli, Sa Ilang Ilang.
Ramon L, Muzones (Literature): A Hiligaynon writer; created many novels with a lasting and ground breaking impact on contemporary Hiligaynon literature. Works include "Shri-Bishaya," "Malala Nga Gutom," "Babae Batuk sa Kalibutan", "Ang Gugma Sang Gugma Bayaran", “Si Tamblot”, and “Maraosatubia”.
Ramon Valera (Fashion Design): Innovative fashion designer known especially for his revolutionary take on the traditional Filipino terno.
Salvador F. Bernal (Theater Design): A designer of over 300 productions distinguished by their originality. He maximized the use of inexpensive local materials (bamboo, rawabaca, and abaca fiber, and other materials) pioneering design.
Carlos Quirino (Historical Literature): An early biographer of Jose Rizal. Quirino also wrote about broader Filipino history and culture. Francesa Reyes Aquino (Dance): A pioneer in the research and popularization of Filipino folk dances. Key works include Philippine National Dances (1946), Gymnastics for Girls (1947), Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948), Foreign Folk Dances (1949), Dances for All Occasions (1950), etc.
Ramon Obusan (Dance): A dancer, choreographer, and stage director. His work and that of his group affected cultural and diplomatic exchanges.
Alice Reyes (Dance): Developed a contemporary dance language unique to the Philippines.
Leonor Orosa Goquingco (Dance): A trailblazer and pioneer of Philippine theater dance in balletic, folkloric, and Asian styles. Known for her highly-original, first-of-a-kind choreographies. Many important works include: "TREND", "In a Javanese Garden", "Sports", "VINTA!" "In a Concentration Camp", "The Magic Garden", "The Clowns," "Firebird", "Noli Dance Suite", "The Flagellant", "The Creation" and "Filipinescas".
Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula (Dance): A choreographer, dance educator, and researcher whose work on Philippine and ethnic dances, including mountain dances, Spanish-influenced dances, and Muslim pageants, spanned decades. She produced many choreographed dances and suites
Antonino Buenaventura (Music): A composer, conductor, and researched Filipino folk songs. He composed and orchestrated popular works, such as Echoes of the Past, History Fantasy, and Philippines Triumphant.
Jose Maceda (Music): An ethnomusicologist who explored and popularized Filipino traditional music. His works were often performed in a communal ritual setting and include "ugma- ugma", "Pagsamba", and "udlot-udlot."
Lucrecia R. Kasilag (music): An educator, composer of chamber and orchestral music; known for using indigenous instruments in her orchestral scores.
Ernani J. Cuenco (Music): A composer known for his outstanding body of work that resonates with the Filipino sense of musicality. His musical compositions included "Nahan, kahit na Magtiis", "Diligin Mo ng Hamog", "Pilipinas", and others.
Daisy H. Avellana (Theater): Elevated Filipino theater, using realistic plays and staging. Founded the Barangay Theatre Guild and worked closely with her husband, leading to the popularization of theatre and the arts.
Rolando S. Tinio (Theater and Literature): A playwright, thespian, poet, and translator. Noted prominently for his original stage direction styles, which had a specific visual and intellectual clarity.
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (Theater): A teacher and theater artist; is considered one of the most sterling luminaries in Philippine performing arts; pioneering concept of mobile-theater to bring productions to the countryside. He wrote many plays such as "Halfan Hour in a Convent", "Wanted: A Chaperon", and others.
Honorata "Atang" Dela Rama (Theater and Music): Known especially for her performance as a 15-year-old girl in Dalagang Bukid, and as the first actress in a locally made Philippine film. She was also known for her kundiman.

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Test your knowledge on the contributions of notable figures in Filipino cinema and architecture. This quiz covers key awards, films, and architectural styles associated with Ishmael Bernal, Fernando Poe, Jr., and other influential artists. Discover the impact of their work and legacy.