Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Comprehensive review flashcards covering GAMABA awardees, National Artists of the Philippines, Art Criticism and Evaluation, and Contemporary Integrative Art Forms.

Through which law was the National Living Treasures Award (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) established in 1992?

Republic Act No. 7355 (Manlilikha ng Bayan Act)

What is the main objective of the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) award?

To honor and support traditional folk artists and see to it that their skills and crafts are preserved.

How many years of documented existence must a traditional craft or tradition have to qualify for a GAMABA nomination?

At least 50 years of existence and documentation.

What stilt house structure, indigenous to lowland cultures in the Philippines, is considered an example of traditional folk architecture?

Bahay Kubo (Kamalig or Nipa Hut)

What traditional boat from Mindanao features a sail with assorted vertical colors representing the history of the Muslim community?

Vinta Boats (locally known as lepa or sakayan)

What traditional weaving practice from Kalibo, Aklan involves crafting fibers derived from pineapple leaves?

Piña weaving

Which GAMABA awardee from Oriental Mindoro was honored in 1993 as a master of Hanunuo Mangyan Ambahan poetry?

Ginaw Bilog

Who was the 1993 GAMABA awardee from Palawan known for playing the basal, aroding, and babarak, as well as chanting kulilal and bagit?

Masino Intaray

Who was the 1993 GAMABA awardee from Maguindanao recognized as a master of the kulintang and kutyapi?

Samaon Sulaiman

Which T'boli textile weaver from South Cotabato was conferred the GAMABA award in 1998 for her mastery of t'nalak weaving?

Lang Dulay

Who was the 1998 GAMABA recipient recognized for traditional abaca fabric weaving called inabal in Davao del Sur?

Salinta Monon

Which 2004 GAMABA awardee from Pampanga dedicated his life to creating religious and secular art in silver, bronze, and wood?

Eduardo Mutuc

Who was the 2012 GAMABA awardee from Abra known for crafting tabungaw hats made from gourds?

Teofilo Garcia

Which 2012 GAMABA awardee from Ilocos Norte is recognized as a master weaver of inabel cloth?

Magdalena Gamayo

What is the one-time award monetary amount given to a GROUP GAMABA awardee, net of taxes?

Two hundred thousand pesos ($200,000\,\text{pesos}$)

What are the four main steps involved in critiquing an artwork?

(1) Description, (2) Analysis, (3) Interpretation, and (4) Judgment

In visual arts, how are positive space and negative space defined?

Positive space is the object itself, while negative space is the emptiness or space around the object.

What is the main difference between a shape and a form in art?

Shape is flat/two-dimensional (height and width), while form is three-dimensional (height, width, and depth).

Which three colors constitute the primary colors?

Red, Yellow, and Blue

In visual arts, what does the term "value" refer to?

The degree of lightness and darkness of a color.

What principle of design refers to the pleasing arrangement of parts and agreement between elements resulting in a unified whole?

Harmony

What principle of design deals with equality and the even distribution of visual weight?

Balance

How do symmetrical balance and asymmetrical balance differ?

Symmetrical balance features an exact or near-exact mirroring of elements on both sides, whereas asymmetrical balance achieves visual weight equality using different objects/elements on each side.

What is the objective of the "Interpretation" stage when critiquing artwork?

To express what the artist is trying to communicate and identify thoughts or feelings evoked, backed up by visual evidence.

What design principle gives importance or dominance to a unit or area, while making other areas less important?

Emphasis and Subordination

What are the four dimensions of the Filipino artist's role in modern society?

Personal, Physical, Social, and Immaterial

What does the "Immaterial" role of a Filipino artist involve?

Giving form to the immaterial, the hidden truth of the universe, and spiritual forces that inhabit the world.

How does a contemporary Filipino artist act as a "crusader"?

By attempting to sway the viewer to his or her side regarding social or cultural perspectives.

Name three notable Filipina artists who gained prominence prior to the contemporary art era.

Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Nena Saguil, and Purita Kalaw-Ledesma

Which contemporary Filipina artist created tarot-card-inspired works like "Taong Binigti," "Kamatayan," and "Paghuhukom" to critique Philippine history?

Brenda V. Fajardo

Which contemporary Filipina artist is renowned for her social realism works and advocacy for women's rights?

Imelda Cajipe-Endaya

Which role is demonstrated when a artist uses satirical editorial cartoons to highlight community struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Social critic

Which Filipina artist is celebrated for her printmaking and fine art works featured in international exhibitions, such as Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi?

Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi

Under which official decree was the Order of National Artists of the Philippines established in 1972?

Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972

Who was the first artist to be awarded the title of National Artist of the Philippines in 1972?

Fernando C. Amorsolo

What distinctive painting technique is Fernando C. Amorsolo widely famous for?

Backlighting technique

Who is officially recognized as the "Father of Modern Philippine Painting"?

Victorio C. Edades

Which National Artist revived mural painting in the Philippines and created "Planting of the First Cross"?

Carlos V. Francisco

Who is considered the "Father of Philippine Modern Sculpture"?

Napoleon V. Abueva

Which National Artist for Visual Arts pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines and painted "Granadean Arabesque"?

Jose T. Joya

Who was tagged as the "Dean of Filipino Illustrators" for his comic book illustrations like "Pedro Penduko"?

Francisco V. Coching

Which National Artist created over 500 characters and 20 comic strips during a 56-year career in editorial cartooning?

Larry Alcala

Who was best known for creating the modern Philippine "terno" derived from the baro't saya?

Ramon O. Valera

Which architect is recognized as the "Father of Philippine neo-vernacular architecture"?

Francisco Mañosa

Who is known as the "Mother of Philippine Dancing" for her pioneer research on indigenous folk dances?

Francisca R. Aquino

Which National Artist for Literature wrote "I Am a Filipino" and won the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism?

Carlos P. Romulo

Who is the only National Artist conferred specifically under the discipline of Historical Literature?

Carlos Quirino

Which National Artist for Music was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his ability to play music using a leaf?

Levi Celerio

Who was known as the "Queen of Kundiman" and starred in the first Tagalog sarsuela film "Dalagang Bukid"?

Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama

Which National Artist for Film & Broadcast Arts directed masterpieces such as "Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag" and "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang"?

Catalino “Lino” Brocka

What does the term "Integrative Art" refer to in contemporary art?

Interdisciplinary art creation that makes full use of two or more art disciplines to produce a work for a public audience.

What six contemporary art forms developed under Integrative Arts?

Choreography, Musical Instruments, Literary & Musical Compositions, Visual Designs & Applied Arts Combined, Theatrical Performance, and Cinema.

How is contemporary choreography most commonly showcased in Philippine local regional cultural celebrations?

Through street dancing productions during regional festivals.

Which shadow play dance group gained international acclaim on "Asia's Got Talent" by integrating technology with dance movements?

El Gamma Penumbra

In contemporary integrative arts, how are literary works distinguished from musical compositions?

Literary works are written works meant to be read, whereas musical compositions are not written but notated.

What famous PETA theatrical musical features the classic songs of the Filipino rock group Aegis?

Rak of Aegis

Which art form is characterized as the most popular among audiences, yet the youngest of all art forms?

Cinema

What massive installation artwork by Jose Tence Ruiz features a ship-like frame draped completely in red fabric?

Shoal

What public floating art installation along an urban waterway was created by Leeroy New?

Bakawan Floating Project

What interactive 3D art museum in Quezon City invites visitors to step directly inside paintings to complete the art composition?

Art in Island