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What is the highest form of recognition given to Filipino artists?
What is the highest form of recognition given to Filipino artists?
- Benedicto Cabrera Visual Arts Award
- Anino Shadowplay Collective Award
- National Artist Award (correct)
- Philippine High School for the Arts Award
How often is the National Artist Award conferred?
How often is the National Artist Award conferred?
- Every year
- Every three years (correct)
- Every decade
- Every five years
Who was the first recipient of the National Artist Award?
Who was the first recipient of the National Artist Award?
- Guillermo Tolentino
- Nick Joaquin
- Napoleon Abueva
- Fernando Amorsolo (correct)
What is the name of the school that offers training in visual arts, creative writing, theatre arts, dance, and music?
What is the name of the school that offers training in visual arts, creative writing, theatre arts, dance, and music?
What is the name of the group of multimedia artists formed in 1996?
What is the name of the group of multimedia artists formed in 1996?
What is the title of the story written by Nick Joaquin?
What is the title of the story written by Nick Joaquin?
What is the main focus of the Sipat Lawin Ensemble?
What is the main focus of the Sipat Lawin Ensemble?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a venue for the Sipat Lawin Ensemble's performances?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a venue for the Sipat Lawin Ensemble's performances?
What type of plays does Tanghalang Ateneo produce?
What type of plays does Tanghalang Ateneo produce?
Which dance group is affiliated with the University of San Carlos?
Which dance group is affiliated with the University of San Carlos?
What is the primary role of museums?
What is the primary role of museums?
What is unique about contemporary art exhibitions?
What is unique about contemporary art exhibitions?
Study Notes
National Artist Award (NAA)
- NAA is the highest form of recognition to Filipino artists for their significant contributions in the arts and letters.
- The award is conferred every three years.
- Established in 1972, with Fernando Amorsolo as the first recipient.
- A total of 66 awardees have been recognized from various disciplinal areas, including Architecture, Design, Film, Visual arts, Literature, Dance, Music, and Theater.
Notable Recipients
- Guillermo Tolentino: Oblation, 1935 (awarded 1972)
- Benedicto Cabrera: Variations of Sabel, 2015
- Napoleon Abueva: Spirit of business, 1979
- Nick Joaquin: A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino, 1950 (awarded 1976)
Support Systems, Institutions, and Initiatives
Educational Institutions
- Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) in Laguna offers training in visual arts, creative writing, theatre arts, dance, and music.
Collectives and Artists Organizations
- Anino Shadowplay Collective (formed in 1996) promotes the art of shadowplay.
- Sipat Lawin Ensemble (formed in 2008) is a site-specific experimental theatre company.
Theatrical Organizations
- Tanghalang Ateneo: performs Filipino plays and adaptations of classic Teatro Tomasino original plays written by students.
- Dulaang UP: performs both English and Filipino, original plays written by Filipinos, and traditional sarswelas.
Dance Companies
- Kalilayan Folkloric dance group
- University of San Carlos Dance Troupe
- Hiyas ng Maynilad Dance Troupe
- UP Filipina Dance Group
- Lyceum of Batangas Folk Dance Company
Visual Arts
- Museums are tasked to preserve heritage for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
- Contemporary art exhibitions can go beyond traditional gallery and museum settings.
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This quiz is about the National Artist Award, the highest recognition for Filipino artists in various arts and letters disciplines, established in 1972.
