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PILLARS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS  ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES The architectural design of the Philippines reflects our history, culture, and influences due to the years of colonization, especially during the Spanish rule in the 18th century, and the American influence duri...

PILLARS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS  ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES The architectural design of the Philippines reflects our history, culture, and influences due to the years of colonization, especially during the Spanish rule in the 18th century, and the American influence during the first half of the 20th century.  One significant style was the ARCHITECTURE IN use of indigenous materials THE PHILIPPINES such as nipa, grass, wood, bamboo, and other native materials in constructing and preserving the Filipino traditional house, the bahay kubo. PABLO S. ANTONIO (25 January 1902 - 14 June 1975; National Artist for Architecture, 1976) He pioneered modern Philippine architecture. He is known to put function before elegance or form. His designs are characterized by simplicity and clear structure. Lines are smooth and clear, and if curves are present, it is imperative that they are integral to the structure. National Children’s Hospital “President’s Architect” Quezon’s Heritage House  PABLO S. ANTONIO (25 January 1902 - 14 June 1975; National Artist for Architecture, 1976) Contributions: Far Eastern University Administration Manila Polo Club and Science buildings Manila Polo Club National Children’s Hospital Lyric and Galaxy Theaters Houses of former president, Manuel L. Quezon and Vice president, Sergio Osmeña Ideal Theater Sergio Osmeña Scala Theater House Life Theater Cine Paco New Theater De La Salle Chapel  LEANDRO V. LOCSIN (15 August 1928 - 15 November 1994; National Artist for Architecture, 1990) “The product of two great streams of culture, the oriental and the occidental... to produce a new object of profound harmony” He is a Filipino architect, an artist, and an interior designer. He is famous for his use of concrete, floating volume, and simplistic design in his projects, manifesting his mastery of scale and space as well as the duality of lightness and heaviness.  LEANDRO V. LOCSIN (15 August 1928 - 15 November 1994; National Artist for Architecture, 1990) Contributions: Cultural Center of the Philippines Istana Nurul Iman Folk Arts Theater Philippine International Convention Center Sofitel Philippine Plaza Istana Nurul Iman (the palace of the Sultan of Brunei) Parish of Holy Sacrifice, University of the Philippines Manila Memorial Park Chapel, Paranaque Greenbelt Square Cinema Manila Memorial Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza Park Chapel Ayala Triangle Tower One, Ayala Avenue Makati  JUAN F. NAKPIL (26 May 1899 - 7 May 1986; National Artist for Architecture, 1973) He is the country’s first National Artist for Architecture and is considered the Father of Philippine Architecture. Alonso Hall, UP College of Home Economics He was a teacher and a civic leader, espousing the concept that there is a need to Quezon Hall, UP align Philippine architecture to our local climate, seismological conditions, and natural environment. He promoted the belief that architecture should be reflective of Philippine traditions and culture. Nakpil even founded the Philippine Architects Society, now called the Philippine Institute of Architects.  JUAN F. NAKPIL International Eucharistic Congress altar Contributions: International Eucharistic Congress altar Enlargement of Quiapo Church (1930) Gaiety Theater Rizal Theater Capitol Theater Capitol Theater The University of the Philippines Theater Carillon Tower Arellano University Building Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) National Headquarters Carillon Tower PILLARS OF FILM, BROADCAST, AND CINEMA  FILMING, BROADCASTING, AND CINEMA IN THE PHILIPPINES Film is an art medium for creative expression through its five elements: storytelling, cinematography, mise-en- scene (the arrangement of scenes in a film), editing, and sound. Filmmakers use different elements of art to create unity and harmony to establish different structures, scenes, visuals, or spectacles. Filipino artists have been creating and producing movies since the 19th century. Jose Nepomuceno considered the father of Filipino movies, is among the pioneers who established the first Filipino studio, the Malayan Movies.  FILMING, BROADCASTING, AND CINEMA IN THE PHILIPPINES Important Individuals and their Contributions: Jose Nepomuceno, considered as the father of Filipino movies Julian Manansala - patriotic movie themes Julian Manansala Vicente Salumbides Vicente Salumbides - true- By Carmen Concha to-life stories that highlight significant real-life events “Tawag ng Bayan” by Julian Manansala Carmen Concha - production design LAMBERTO V. AVELLANA (12 February 1915 - 25 April 1991; National Artist for Theater and Film, 1976) “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” He was the first to establish a point-of- view using a picture camera. He was born in Bontoc, Mountain Province, and studied at Ateneo de Manila University. He established the Barangay Theater Guild on March 1, 1939. Sakay in 1939 was Avellana’s film debut. The film dramatized the life of a Filipino revolutionary Macario Sakay. LAMBERTO V. AVELLANA Prominent works of Avellana: Anak Dalita (1956) - won awards in the Southeast Asian Film Festival in Hongkong Badjao (1957) - which recognized Avellana as the Best Director of Asia in Tokyo Kalderong Pilak (1954) - the first film shown in the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France that showcases different films from all around the world  LINO BROCKA (3 April 1939 - 22 May 1991; National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, 1997) Director for film and broadcast arts, Catalino “Lino” Ortiz Brocka was born in Pilar, Sorsogon. Despite his poor upbringing, he flourished academically and earned a scholarship from the University of the Philippines. He traveled to San Francisco, America, yet turned down the chance for an American citizenship. As he returned to the Philippines, he was involved in the events of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)  LINO BROCKA With his experience in PETA, it further developed his artistic skills, which helped him to be discovered and invited to join the Manila Film Festival. Contributions: Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970) - first box-office hit film based on The Sound of Music Insiang (1978) - the story of revenge by a girl raped by the lover of her mother Claws of Darkness (1976) - first entry at the prestigious Palm d’Or Jaguar (1980) Bayan Ko (1984) Santiago (1970) Tubog sa Ginto (1971)  ISHMAEL BERNAL (30 September 1938 - 2 June 1996; National Artist for Cinema, 2001) “The genius of the Philippine cinema” He took up English Literature at the University of the Philippines (UP), where he was also involved in both theater and activism- being an active member of the Student Cultural Association that dealt with sociopolitical issues. He advocated for the Free Artist Movement and Concerned Artists of the Philippines. With his involvement in activism, Bernal had a passion for making art that serves to awaken the public move and move them towards liberation.  ISHMAEL BERNAL His films are characterized by a highly successful combination of form and content, and beyond Bernal’s art, it extends the confinement of aesthetics focusing on the idea, “to fight the censors, free the artists, give justice to the pressed, and enlighten as well as entertain the audience”. Contributions: Himala (1982) Nunal sa Tubig (1976) Broken Marriage (1983) Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989) City After Dark (1980) Awards: Director of the Decade (1970s) Best Director in the Urian Awards (1989, 1985, 1983, 1977) ASEAN Cultural Award in Communication Arts (1993) THANK YOU!