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PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS 3. A cash gift of Php 100, 000 to the living artist and Php 75, 000 for those who were recognized after their The Order of the National Artist of the Philippines deat...

PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS 3. A cash gift of Php 100, 000 to the living artist and Php 75, 000 for those who were recognized after their The Order of the National Artist of the Philippines death, which will be given to the heir of the  Pambansang Alagad ng Sining is the highest awardee. recognition the Phil. Government can give to 4. Monthly pension with medical and hospitalization a person of the arts. The award was created benefits. through Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, 5. Life insurance those who are still qualified s. 1972 to give recognition and respect to 6. State funeral and interment at the Libingan ng citizens who have given outstanding mga Bayani contribution to Phil. Arts. 7. A reserved place at state functions, awarding It covers the following categories: ceremonies, and cultural events.  Architecture National Artist for Visual Arts  Dance Fernando Amorsolo The first National Artist in the  Film and Broadcast Arts country and was  Literature known for using backlighting  Music technique in painting, making  Theater and Visual Arts his creations bright and This award is supposed to be given every three cheerful. Carlos “Botong” Revived the art of mural and years as mandated by the rules of the NCCA. It is Francisco was considered to be the bestowed by the President of the Philippines upon most distinguished mural the recommendation of the NCCA and CCP. As of painter for about three writing, the most recent set of awardees were decades. conferred in 2014. Guillermo E. Known for designing the seal First, an announcement will be made by the Tolentino of the Republic of the NCCA and CCP, acting as the Order of the National Philippines, and the gold and Artists Award Secretariat, for the opening of bronze medals for the Ramon nominations for the said award. Magsaysay Award. Tolentino’s Nominees should have the ff. qualifications: works include the “UP 1. The artist must be a Filipino citizen or at least at the Oblation”. time of the nomination. An artist who passed on can Napoleon V. The Father of Modern still be nominated as long as he/she was a Filipino Abueva Philippine Sculpture. before they died. Victorio C. Edades The Father of Modern Philippine Painting 2. The artist should have contributed “in building a Vicente Manansala He was known for his paintings Filipino sense of nationhood” as seen in their works. depicting realistic themes 3. The artist should have a lead the way in new and using an abstract or a cubist creative expression of style, separating themselves style. from others and in turn influencing other generations Hernando R. His masterpiece “Genesis” of artists. Ocampo was used as the basis of the 4. The artist’s work should be noteworthy and design of the curtain of the an emobodiment of excellence, further enriching Cultural Center of the their chosen field of creative expression. Philippines (CCP) Main 5. The artist should be critically acclaimed and Theater accepted by the legitimate institutions and peers. Cesar Legaspi Known for utilizing and refining Once qualified, the nominations will be studied and cubism reviewed by the NCCA and CCP. They would then Elizalde Navarro Known for his hardwood submit their recommendations to the President. He masks reflecting the human would release a proclamation granting respective and the animal, abstract paintings in oil and rank and title to the nominees. The awardees would watercolor, and be conferred in a ceremony arranged by the NCCA assemblages. and CCP Secretariat Ang Kiukok His works include “Geometric BENEFITS: landscape,” “Pieta,” and the 1. The Title and Rank of National Artist “Seated Figure.” 2. Medal bearing the insignia of National Artist as well Benedicto Cabrera Known as “Bencab,” Cabrera as citation was noted as the bestselling  painter of his generation of Bienvenido His works includes Likhang Filipino artists Lumbera Dila, Likhang Diwa (poems in Abdulmari Asia Imao was instrumental in Filipino and English), 1993; Imao popularizing the ukil, Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot sarimanok and naga motifs in at Manibalang, 2002; Sa the country as original Filipino Sariling Bayan, Apat na creations. Dulang May Musila, 2004; Federico Aguilar Alcuaz was mainly known for Tales of the Manuvu and Alcuaz his oil and acrylic paintings, Rama Hari. and sketches in ink, pencil, Cirilo F. Bautista He founded Philippine Literary and watercolor. Arts Council in 1981. Francisco Coching Tagged as the “Dean of Lazaro Francisco He established the Kapatiran Filipino Illustrators.” Ng Mga Alagad Ng Wikang Jose T. Joya Known for pioneering abstract Pilipino (KAWIKA) in 1958 to expressionism in the support Tagalog as national Philippines language. National Artist for Architecture Jose Garcia Villa One of the best Pablo S. Antonio He was considered a pioneer contemporary poets in modern Philippine National Artist for Cinema/Film architecture. Lamberto V. “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Leandro V. Locsin His designs usually feature Avellana Movies” themes of floating volume Manuel Conde Known for producing and and a mix of both eastern and directing films based on old western aesthetics. Filipino tales such as Siete Ildefonso P. Santos His work in the Makati Infantes deLara.(1950), Si Juan Commercial Center Tamad (1974), Ang Ibong incorporated fountains, Adarna (1941). sculptures and landscapes to Eddie S. Romero Film director and producer a shopping area. who is behind the Filipino National Artist for Literature classics such as “Ganito Kami Carlos Quirino Known for writing “The Great Noon...Paano Kayo Malayan,” Ngayon?”, “Banta ng Francisco Originated the lyrical prose- Kahapon” and “Aguila” as Arcellana poetic form in writing short well as the 13-part series “Noli stories. Me Tangere”. N.V.M Gonzales A fictionist, essayist, poet and Lino Brocka Recognized for his films which teacher explores the lives of people in Nick Joaquin The most distinguished Filipino the marginalized sectors. writer in English writing Gerardo de Leon “Daigdig ng Mga Api,” “Noli F. Sionil Jose One of the most widely read Me. Tangere,” “El Filipino writers founded the Filibusterismo,” “dyesebel” Philippine chapter of the and “Sisa.” international organization Ishmael Bernal “The Genius of the Philippine PEN. Cinema.” Alejandro Roces “My Brother’s Peculiar Ronald Alan K. Poe “Mga Alabok sa Lupa” (1967), Chicken.” “Partida”. (1985), “Ang Edith L. Tiempo A poet, fictionist, teacher and Probinsyano” (1996) literary critic who founded the Francisca Reyes She was known for her Siliman National Writers Aquino research on Philippine folk Workshop in Dumaguete City dances, which later resulted Virgilio S. Almario Also known as Rio Alma to a thesis entitled “Philippine Amado V. known for his contribution in Folk Dances and Games.” Hernandez the development of the Leonor Orosa “Mother of Philippine Theater Tagalog prose through the Goquingco Dance” use of colloquial style. Ramon Obusan Ramon Obusan Folkloric Carlos P. Romulo A diplomat and an awarded Group. journalist. Lucrecia Reyes – The dance director of the Salvador F. Bernal Bernal used local materials Urtula Bayanihan Philippine Dance including bamboo, abaca, Company hemp twine, and rattan in Alice Reyes “Contemporary dance theater design for local language that is uniquely productions. Filipino.” Wilfrido Ma. He founded the UP Mobile National Artist for Music Guerrero Theater, which started the Antonino “Triumphal March,” “History concept of theater campus Buenaventura Fantasy,” “Echoes from the tour. Philippines,” and “Ode to Severino Montano He organized the Arena Freedom.” Theater Playwriting Contest Ernani Cuenco “Bato sa Buhangin,” “Gaano which became the initial Kita Kamahal,” “Inang ground for playwrights to Bayan,” “Isang Dalangin,” showcase their talents in “Kalesa,” and “Pilipinas.” writing. Francisco Feliciano “Ashen Wings,” “Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam,” and GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN “Pamugun.” Jovita Fuentes Cio-cio San in Giacamo How Does One Become a Manlilikha ng Bayan? Puccini’s Madame Butterfly in Italy in April 1925.  To become a “Manlilikha ng Bayan” the Jose Maceda He conducted researches candidate must possess the following and fieldwork to explore. qualifications: Lucio San Pedro “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan,” “Sa a. He/she is an inhabitant of an Mahal Kong Bayan,” “Dance indigenous/traditional cultural community of the Fairies,” “Triumphal anywhere in the Philippines that has preserved March,” and “Lahing Kayumanggi” indigenous customs, beliefs, rituals and traditions Levi Celerio Most known for his recognition and/or has syncretized whatever external as the only man who could elements that have influenced it play music with a leaf in the b. He/she must have engaged in a folk Guinness Book of World art tradition that has been in existence and Records. documented for at least fifty (50) years. Felipe Padilla de “Mariang Maikling Overture,” c. He/she must have consistently Leon “Maynila Overture,” performed or produced over a significant “Payapang Daigdig,” and period, works of superior and distinctive quality. “Ako’y Pilipino.” d. He/she must possess a mastery of tools Lucrecia R. Kasilag Known for fusing Filipino ethnic and materials needed by the art, and must have music with Western musical an established reputation in the art as master influences. and maker of works of extraordinary technical Ramon P. Santos Chevalier de I’Orde des Arts quality. et Lettres in 1987. e. He/she must have passed on and/or Andrea She was the founder of the Veneracion world-renowned University of will pass on to other members of the community the Philippines Madrigal their skills in the folk art for which the community Singers, or simply the is traditionally known. Philippine Madrigal Singers. National Artist for Theater A traditional artist who possesses all the qualities Daisy Avellana She was known as director of of a Manlilikha ng Bayan candidate, but due to films “Diego Silang” (1968) age or infirmity has left him/her incapable of and “Walang Sugat” (1971). teaching further his/her craft, may still be Honorata “Atang” The first actress to portray a 15- recognized if: dela Rama year-old in the very first Tagalog film, which was the a. He/she had created a significant body of works film version of the Sarsuela and/or has consistently displayed excellence in the “Dalagang Bukid. practice of his/her art, thus achieving important contributions for people’s traditions its development. alive. There are a few b. He/she has been instrumental in the revitalization of them left, the of his/her community’s artistic tradition. traditional weavers of c. He/she has passed on to the other members of the the tnalak or Tboli community skills in the folk art for which the cloth. community is Salinta Monon She and her sister are the only remaining traditionally known. Bagobo textile d. His/her community has recognized him/her as weavers in her master and teacher of his/her craft. community. Categories: The Award shall be given in each, but Alonzo Saclag He formed the Kalinga not limited to the following categories of traditional Budong Dance folk arts, folk architecture, maritime transport, Troupe. weaving, carving, performing arts, literature, graphic Federico Caballero A Panay-Bukidnon and plastic arts, ornament, textile or fiber art, pottery from the mountains of and other artistic expressions of traditional culture. Central Panay to Consideration shall be given to geographical ceaselessly work for distribution and balance of artistic categories. the documentation of the oral literature, National Living Treasures particularly the epics, of his people. Ginaw Bilog Hanunoo Mangyan from Mansalay, Uwang Ahadas a Yakan, connected Mindoro, grew up in as it is with both the such a cultural agricultural cycle and environment. Already the social realm. One steeped in the wisdom old agricultural that the ambahan is a tradition involves the key to the kwintangan kayu. understanding of the Darhata Sawabi She recognizes the Mangyan soul need for her to remain Masino Intaray An outstanding master in the community and of the basal, kulilal and continue with her bagit is Masino, a mission to teach the art gifted poet, bard artist, of pis syabit weaving. and musician who was Eduardo Mutuc An artist who has born near the head of dedicated his life to the river in Makagwa creating religious and valley on the foothill of secular art in silver, Mantalingayan bronze, and wood. mountain. Haja Amina Appi Recognized as the Sumaon Sulaiman In the field of music, master mat weaver the Magindanaon has among the Sama few peers among indigenous community Filipino cultural of Ungos Matata. communities. Their Teofilo Garcia he has been a master masters on the artisan since he kulintang (gong- learned how to make chime) and kutyapi gourd casques and (two-stringed plucked weave baskets from his lute) are comparable grandfather at the age to any instrumental of 15 virtuoso in the East or Magdalena Gamayo Magdalena has taught West. herself the traditional Lang Dulay Through her weaving, patterns of binakol, Lang Dulay does what inuritan (geometric she can to keep her design), kusikos (spiral forms similar to  oranges), and sinan- o Persuasive writing style. Persuasive sabong (flowers), writing is used to convince or which is the most influence the reader to believe or do challenging pattern. what the writer wants them to do. Ambalang Ausalin Apuh Ambalang, as o Expository writing style. she is called by her Expository writing is used to inform, community of explain or describe something to the weavers, is highly reader. esteemed in all of  In theater, the manner of using facial Lamitan. expressions, gestures, and body movements Estelita Bantilan Like all mat weavers, Estelita’s entire body is to portray a character is called acting her “loom.” techniques. Yabing Masalon Dulo The expert in making  Also, we have the dance technique or the the fine warp ikat way of moving one’s body to express an textiles. emotion or a desired state or condition.  There is also what we call cinematic Materials Used in Contemporary Arts techniques that vary from its screenplay, physical contact, contrast, positioning or  Contemporary artists need materials to be blockings, and timing. able to create their masterpieces. Through  Technique is the method of putting together the materials they use, they are able to the materials in an organized manner express their feelings and thoughts, and transform their ideas or experiences into something tangible so that the audience, viewer, or listener will receive the message of a particular work of art.  In the past, the concept of materials for Filipinos has been very traditional. For the literary artists, they use pen and paper or a typewriter; instruments and musical sheets for musicians; paint, paper, or canvass for visual artists. Some artists use recycled materials, and have also rediscovered existing indigenous materials. Techniques in the Creation of Arts  Visual art: blowing, etching, printing, splattering, coloring, flowing, and cutting.  In literature, there is the writing technique wherein a writer arranges words and thoughts to create moods or atmospheres, and evoke the feeling and the artist wants to express. o Descriptive writing style. Descriptive writing immerses the reader into a story by creating a vivid picture of characters, settings and events in their mind. o Narrative writing style. Narrative writing expands upon the descriptive writing style and tells an entire story with a beginning, middle and end.