(Q1-L4) National Artists of the Philippines (Full-unfinished)

National Artist

Is a person who is officially recognized by the government for making outstanding contributions to the arts and culture of a country.

National Artist of the Philippines

In the Philippines, the title ______ is the highest honor given to Filipino artists who have greatly influenced and enriched Philippine arts and culture.

National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines

The National Artist award is given by ______, and it is officially proclaimed by the President of the Philippines.

President

The award is given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and it is officially proclaimed by the ______ of the Philippines.

Painting and Visual Arts, Theater, Film and Broadcasting, Music, Literature, Architecture, Dance, Sculpture, Fashion Design

Artists may receive the National Artist title for excellence in fields such as:

Must be a Filipino citizen, has made significant contributions to Philippine arts, has produced outstanding works or masterpieces, has influenced future generations of artists, has gained national and/or international recognition, has consistently demonstrated artistic excellence over a long period

Qualifications to be a National Artist:

National Artist Awards

Honors people who made great contributions to Philippine arts in fields like painting, literature, music, film, architecture, and dance.

GAMABA Awards

Honors people who preserve traditional and indigenous arts and crafts and pass them on to younger generations.

Fernando Amorsolo

He wanted to show the beauty of Filipino rural life. His paintings often portrayed farmers, women, sunlight, rice fields, and traditional Filipino living.

Fernando Amorsolo

Many historians criticize him for presenting an overly romantic image of Philippine life and ignoring poverty and social problems.

Fernando Amorsolo

He became the first National Artist of the Philippines in 1972.

School of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines

Fernando Amorsolo studied at ________.

Manila in 1892

Fernando Amorsolo was born in ______ in _____.

Painter of Sunlight, Grand Old Man

Fernando Amorsolo was known by these monikers:

Rice Planting, Dalagang Bukid, The Making of the Philippine Flag

These are the famous works of Fernando Amorsolo:

Carlos “Botong” Francisco

He is celebrated as one of the Philippines' most distinguished muralists and a pioneer of Philippine modernism.

Carlos "Botong" Francisco

He is best known for his largescale paintings that chronicled Philippine history, mythology, and cultural traditions with a vibrant, tropical color palette and dynamic lines.

Carlos "Botong" Francisco

He used murals to tell Philippine history

Angono, Rizal in 1912

Carlos "Botong" Franciscos was born in _______ in _______.

“Historian through Murals”

Carlos “Botong” Francisco was also known by this moniker:

Carlos "Botong" Francisco

Large historical murals filled with movement and storytelling.

First Mass at Limasawa, The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines, Filipino Struggles Through History

These are the famous works of Carlos "Botong" Francisco:

Victorio Edades

He shocked Filipinos because he painted laborers realistically instead of idealized beautiful figures.

Victorio Edades

Traditional artists attacked his style for being "ugly."

Victorio Edades

He led the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, who engaged their classical compatriots in heated debate over the nature and function of art.

"Father of Modern Philippine Painting"

Victorio Edades was also known by this moniker:

The Builders, The Sketch, Interaction

These are the famous work of Victorio Edades:

University of Washington

Victorio Edades studied at ________.

Dagupan, Pangasinan in December 23, 1895

Victorio Edades was born in ______ in ______.

"Father of Philippine Abstract Art"

Jose Joya was also known by this moniker:

Jose Joya

Influenced by nature and indigenous colors

Jose Joya

He was a printmaker, painter, mixed media artist, and former dean of the University of the Philippines' College of Fine Arts.

Granadean Arabesque, Space Transfiguration, Hills of Nikko

These are the famous works of Jose Joya:

22 Million

From a starting bid of _____, Jose Joya's 1959 abstract work “Space Transfiguration” was sold for P112 million Saturday at the Leon Gallery Auction in Makati.

Space Transfiguration

From a starting bid of P22 million, Jose Joya's 1959 abstract work _________ was sold for P112 million Saturday at the Leon Gallery Auction in Makati.

112 Million

From a starting bid of P22 million, Jose Joya's 1959 abstract work “Space Transfiguration” was sold for ______ Saturday at the Leon Gallery Auction in Makati.

Saturday at the Leon Gallery Auction in Makati

From a starting bid of P22 million, Jose Joya's 1959 abstract work “Space Transfiguration” was sold for P112 million ____________.

Ang Kiukok

His works express fear, suffering, and human struggle.

Ang Kiukok

Many viewers initially found his work disturbing.

Ang Kiukok

He became renowned for powerful images of anguish, resilience, labor, and the human condition, and was proclaimed a National Artist for Visual Arts in 2001

2001

Ang Kiukok was proclaimed a National Artist for Visual Arts in ________.

Davao City

Ang Kiukok was born and raised in _______.

Filipino-Chinese Family

Ang Kiukok was born to a ________.

Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas

Ang Kiukok studied __________ at ____________.

"Painter of Anguish"

Ang Kiukok was also known by this moniker:

Fishermen, The Crucifixion

These are Ang Kiukok's famous works:

War Experience and Social Anxiety

Ang Kiukok was influenced by ___.

"Creator of The Oblation"

Guillermo Tolentino was also known by this moniker:

Guillermo Tolentino

He is widely regarded as the Father of Philippine Sculpture because he established the standard for monumental public sculpture in the Philippines and trained artists who shaped later generations.

Guillermo Tolentino

Beyond creating iconic monuments such as the UP Oblation and the Bonifacio Monument, he designed the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines and the medal for the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.

Oblation

This word means "an offering or a sacrifice given willingly for a higher purpose."

"Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture"

Napoleon Abueva was also known by this moniker:

Napoleon Abueva

Used wood, stone, metal, coral, and even discarded materials.

Napoleon Abueva

In 1976, at the age of 46, he became the youngest recipient to be named a National Artist of the Philippines for his visionary contributions to visual arts.