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What is the name of Abueva's abstract sculpture discussed in the content?
Which National Artist collaborated with Manuel Conde on the film Genghis Khan?
What was the unique aspect of the Tales of the Manuvu production?
Who wrote the libretto for Tales of the Manuvu?
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Which song from Tales of the Manuvu reflects on ecological transformation?
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What does the National Artists Award primarily recognize?
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How often is the National Artists Award conferred?
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Who was the first recipient of the National Artists Award?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the disciplinal areas recognized by the National Artists Award?
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What iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines is based on a work by Guillermo Tolentino?
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In which style is Jose Joya's mural 'Barter of Panay' rendered?
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Which cultural offices facilitate the selection process of the National Artists Award?
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Where can many works of National Artists be viewed, aside from public spaces?
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Study Notes
National Artist Award
- Awarded every three years to Filipinos for significant contributions in the arts and letters.
- Established in 1972 by Presidential Decree No. 1001.
- Awarded by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
National Artist Awardees
- Fernando Amorsolo was the first recipient, posthumously.
- There are 66 awardees as of the writing of this text.
- Disciplines include architecture, design, film, visual arts, literature, dance, music and theater.
Works of National Artists
- Many artworks by National Artists can be found in public places, such as university campuses and museums.
Works of National Artists in Public Spaces
- Guillermo Tolentino's Oblation sculpture can be found at the University of the Philippines Diliman campus.
- Jose Joya's Barter of Panay mural is located at the Virata School of Business in UP Diliman.
- Napoleon Abueva's Spirit of Business sculpture is also found at the Virata School of Business in UP Diliman.
- Abueva has created many sculptures for the University using different materials and styles.
Translations and Collaborative Works of National Artists
- Manuel Conde and Carlos V. Francisco collaborated on the film Genghis Khan.
- Bienvenido Lumbera, Alice Reyes, and Salvador Bernal collaborated on the pop-rock opera Tales of the Manuvu.
- This opera combined elements of ballet, opera, popular music, and folk culture.
- The song Noong Unang Panahon reflects ecological transformation.
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Test your knowledge about the National Artist Award, given every three years to Filipinos for their significant contributions to the arts and letters. Learn about the award's history, notable awardees, and the public displays of their works. From architecture to music, see how these artists have shaped Philippine culture.
