Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering Filipino National Artists in Architecture, Dance, Film, and Literature along with their major contributions and works.

Who is recognized as the "Dean of Filipino Architects" and a pioneer of modern Philippine architecture?

Juan Felipe Nakpil (1899-1986)

List three famous works by the architect Juan F. Nakpil.

Magsaysay Building, Geronimo de los Reyes Building, and Rizal Theater

Which pioneering Filipino architect introduced Modern Architecture in the Philippines with designs emphasizing simplicity and functionality?

Pablo S. Antonio (1901-1975)

Identify two notable works by Pablo S. Antonio related to education and cinema.

Far Eastern University (FEU) Campus and Life Theater

Which architect is known for his signature use of floating concrete forms and designed the CCP Main Theater?

Leandro V. Locsin (1928-1994)

Which Filipino architect is best known for designing more than 45 churches, including the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City?

Jose Maria V. Zaragoza (1912-1994)

Who is recognized as the "Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture"?

Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr. (1928-2014)

Name three famous works designed by Ildefonso Paez Santos Jr.

Makati Commercial Center (now Ayala Center), Philippine Plaza Hotel (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila), and San Miguel Corporation Building

Who was the first National Artist for Dance, known for documenting traditional folk dances like Tinikling?

Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Which choreographer was known for blending traditional Filipino folk dances with classical ballet?

Leonor Orosa-Goquingco

Which National Artist for Dance is credited with works such as Singkil, Vinta, and Rama Hari?

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula

Who founded the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group to showcase authentic Philippine folk dances?

Ramon Arevalo Obusan

Which filmmaker used his early experience as a silent movie pianist to become one of the greatest directors, famous for Noli Me Tangere (1961)?

Gerardo de Leon

Which award-winning director and social activist directed the films Insiang (1976) and Bona (1980)?

Lino Brocka

Who is known as the "Genius of Philippine Cinema" and directed the film Himala (1982)?

Ishmael Bernal

Which screenwriter and director started his career at Silliman University and directed the film Aguila (1981)?

Eddie Romero

Who was a pioneering filmmaker and actor known for the Juan Tamad Series (1947) and Ibong Adarna (1941)?

Manuel Conde

Which National Artist for Literature wrote Isang Dipang Langit and Luha ng Buwaya?

Amado V. Hernandez

Which poet gained international recognition for his unique style and use of "comma poems"?

Jose Garcia Villa (1908-1997)

Which National Artist for Literature wrote The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961) and A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1952)?

Nick Joaquin

Name the author of the patriotic essay "I Am a Filipino" who was also a diplomat and journalist.

Carlos P. Romulo

Who pioneered the modern Filipino short story in English and wrote "The Mats"?

Francisco Arcellana

Which novelist wrote The Bamboo Dancers (1959) and portrayed the lives of rural Filipinos?

N.V.M. Gonzalez (Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez)

Who is the only Filipino to receive the National Artist Award for Historical Literature?

Carlos Quirino

Which National Artist for Literature is known for works like The Tracks of Babylon (1966) and A Blade of Fern (1978)?

Edith L. Tiempo

Which novelist wrote the Rosales Saga and focused on social injustice and poverty?

F. Sionil Jose

By what name is the poet, scholar, and National Artist Virgilio S. Almario also known?

Rio Alma

Which National Artist for Literature wrote Tagalog Poetry: 1570-1898 and Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa?

Bienvenido Lumbera

Which novelist is associated with works like Maganda Pa ang Daigdig (1955) and Daluyong (1962)?

Lazaro Francisco

Which National Artist for Literature is recognized for The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus (2001)?

Cirilo F. Bautista