GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN - GAMABA (National Living Treasures)

These flashcards cover the key terms and definitions from the lecture notes on Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) and its significance in Philippine cultural heritage.

GAMABA

National Living Treasures; an award given to individuals or groups recognized for their contributions to cultural heritage in the Philippines.

R.A. 7355

The Republic Act through which the GAMABA award was institutionalized in 1992.

National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

The highest policy-making and coordinating body of the Philippines for culture and arts, tasked with implementing and awarding the GAMABA.

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; guidelines for GAMABA nominees are in line with their criteria.

Mastery

Possessing exceptional skill with tools and materials in traditional art forms.

Ambahan

A poetic form of literature from the Mangyan tradition, consisting of seven-syllable lines, often engraved in bamboo.

Folk Architecture

One of the categories under GAMABA representing traditional building methods and styles.

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.

Qualification Criteria for GAMABA

Includes being an inhabitant of an indigenous community, engaging in a documented art form for 50 years, and possessing distinctive quality in art.

State Funeral

A benefit provided to GAMABA awardees, arranged by the government upon their death.

Musical Instruments in GAMABA

Includes traditional instruments like basal, kulilang, agung, and others played by awardees.

Medium

The material or substance used to create works of art, defining the art form's nature and aesthetics.

Sculpture

A three-dimensional art form that occupies space, created using materials like bronze, glass, stone, and more.

Painting Techniques

Includes methods like encaustic, tempera, fresco, oil, acrylic, and watercolor used in visual arts.

Pearl of the East

A reference often used in literature to denote the Philippines, highlighting its rich cultural heritage.

Performing Arts

Artistic expressions like dance, music, and theater that typically involve performance before an audience.