Philippine National Artists

Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas

National Artist of the Philippines

National Artist of the Philippines

• highest recognition PH gov can give

• gives recognition and respect to citizens (given OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION to PH arts)

How was the award created?

Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972

When is the award given

Every 3 years

How many NA in 2018?

8 NA in 2018

NCCA?

National Commission for Culture and the Arts

CCP?

Cultural Center of the Philippines

Criteria for NA?

1. must be a Filipino citizen

2. contributed to “building a Filipino sense of nationhood“

3. led the way in a new creative expression, influencing other generations of artists

4. work shld be noteworthy

5. shld be critically acclaimed and accepted by legitimate insti. 

Benefits of NA?

1. title and rank oif NA

2. medal w insignia of NA + citation

3. PHP 100,000 for living, PHP 75,000 for nonliving

4. monthly pension w medical and hospitalization benefits

5. life insurance

6. state funeral at Libingan ng mga Bayani

7. reserve place at state funcs., awarding ceremon., and cultural events

Fernando C. Amorsolo

• Grand Old Man of Philippine Art

When was Amorsolo awarded?

April 28, 1972

5 ARTWORKS

1. Maiden in a Stream

2. El Ciego

3. Dalagang Bukid

4. Planting Rice

5. Sunday Morning Going to Town

Realism

• depicts reality or real-life situations or everyday live

Romanticism

• seeing the good and having hope through tough times

Amorsolo Legacy and Achievements

1. first NA of PH

2. master of light (chiaroscuro)

3. celebration of Filo identity

Amorsolo Educ & Influence

1. UP School of Fine Arts 

   1. Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando (Madrid)

2. mentored by Fabian dela Rosa (Tito)

3. Inspired by Spanish masters, portrayed beauty of PH

Amorsolo Cultural Impact