Contemporary Arts Exam

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo

1972 (Painting)

• Grand Old Man of Philippine Art

• Well known in genre painting and landscapes his idealized depiction of Dalagang Pilipina.

Major Works: El Ciego, Sunday Morning Going in to town, Dalagang Bukid

Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Year Awarded: 1973 (Dance)

• Known as a Dance Researcher of Philippine Folk Dance

• Philippine Folk Dance and Games Documented local forms of celebration and rituals (1926)

Major Works: Philippine Folk Dances and Games, Philippine National Dance, and Gymnastics for Girls.

Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco

Year Awardeed: 1973 (Painting)

• Known for Historically themed murals as the Filipino struggles through history, which displayed in Manila City Hall

• His arts reflect the value and colors of Agono that becomes his trademark.

Major Works: First Mass in Limasawa, Bayanihan, The Martyrdom of Rizal

Amando V. Hernandez

Year awarded: 1973 (Literature)

• Writer and stalwart of laborers. His art should act as a conscience of society correcting and calling attention to what is needed.

Major Works: Mga ibong mandaragit, Magkabilang mukha ng isang bagol, luha ng buwaya

Antonio J. Molina

Year Awarded: 1973 (Music)

• Visionary Philippine Music, bringing it to modern times, pentatonic scale, linear counterpoints, and lively ninth and eleventh chords.  

Juan F. Napkil

Year Awarded: 1973 (Architecture)

• Known for his innovation in the field of Philippine Archi. (beautiful and functional)

• His works reflects his belief in PH archi, tradition and culture.

• Major Works: UP Diliman Admin Building, Capitol Theatre, Reconstruction of Rizal Shrine

Guillermo E. Tolentino

Year Awarded: 1973 (Sculpture)

• Prof. in UP, known in commemorative sculpture.

Major works: Bonifacio Shrine, UP Oblation

Lamberto V. Avellana

Year Awarded: 1976 (Theatre and Film)

• “Boy wonder of Philippine Movies”

• The first to use 1st POV camera technique.

Major Works: Sakay, kalderong Pilak, Anak Dalita, Badjao, The Evil Within.

Napoleon V.  Abueva

Year Awarded: 1976 (Sculpture)

• Youngest recipient of the title National Artist.

• Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture

Major Works: Kaganapan, Kiss of Judas, Transfiguration

Gerardo “gerry” De Leon

Year Awarded: 1982 (Film)

• Exposed early in arts

• Director of other movies that are now considered classics of PH cine

Salvador F. Bernal

Year Awarded: 2003 (Theatre Design)

• Father of Philippine Stage design (300+)

• His works were sure to be OG and make use of indigenous materials such as abaca, bamboo, Hemp, Cacha, Rattan etc.

Ginaw Bilog

• Year awarded: December 17, 1993

• Located: Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro

• Art: Poetry (Ambahan)

• Description: Renowned poet and artist known for his mastery of Ambahan poetry.

Masino Intaray

• Year awarded: 1993

• Located: Brooke’s Point, Palawan

• Art: Poetry (Kulilal and Bagit) and Music (Basal / Gong)

• Description: Celebrated musician and epic chanter, skilled in both poetry and music.

Samaon Sulaiman

• Year awarded: 1993

• Located: Mamasapano, Maguindanao

• Art: Music (Kutyapi)

• Description: Revered musician known for his expertise in playing the Kutyapi.

Lang Dulay

• Year awarded: 1998

• Located: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

• Art: Weaving (T’nalak)

• Description: Esteemed textile weaver renowned for her skill in T’nalak weaving.

Salinta Monon

• Year awarded: 1998

• Located: Bansalan, Davao del Sur

• Art: Weaving (Abaca – ikat / Inabal)

• Description: Talented weaver known for her expertise in Abaca weaving, particularly Inabal.

Alonzo Saclag

• Year awarded: 2000

• Located: Lubuagan, Kalinga

• Art: Music and Dance (Kalinga)

• Description: Accomplished musician and dancer celebrated for his mastery of Kalinga music and dance.

Federico Caballero

• Year awarded: 2000

• Located: Sulod- Bukidnon, Iloilo

• Art: Poetry and Epic Chant (Sugidanon)

• Description: Renowned epic chanter known for his captivating rendition of the Sugidanon.

Uwang Ahadas

• Year awarded: 2000

• Located: Lamitan, Basilan

• Art: Music (Yakan specifically Kulintang, kwitangan kayu, gabbang, agung, and tuntungan)

• Description: Skilled musician recognized for his proficiency in playing various Yakan instruments.

Darhata Sawabi

• Year awarded: 2004

• Located: Parang, Sulu

• Art: Weaving (Pis Syabit)

• Description: Talented weaver known for her expertise in Pis Syabit weaving.

Eduardo Mutuc

• Year awarded: 2004

• Located: Apalit, Pampanga

• Art: Metalwork (Bronze and Silver)

• Description: Master metalsmith and metal sculptor renowned for his craftsmanship in bronze and silver.

Haja Amina Appi

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  Year awarded: 2004

• Located: Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi

• Art: Weaving (Mat)

• Description: Skilled weaver known for her expertise in mat weaving.

Teofilo Garcia

• Year awarded: 2012

• Located: San Quintin, Abra

• Art: Casque Making (Tabungaw)

• Description: Esteemed casque maker celebrated for his skill in crafting Tabungaw hats.

Magdalena Gamayo

• Year awarded: 2012

• Located: Pinili, Ilocos Norte

• Art: Weaving (Inabel)

• Description: Master weaver renowned for her mastery in Inabel weaving.

Ambalang Ausalin

• Year awarded: 2016

• Located: Lamitan, Basilan

• Art: Weaving (Yakan tennun)

• Description: Revered master weaver known for her expertise in Yakan tennun weaving.

Estelita Tumandan Bantilan

• Year awarded: 2016

• Located: Malapatan, Sarangani

• Art: Weaving (B’laan igem)

• Description: Master weaver celebrated for her skill in B’laan igem weaving.

Yabing Masalon Dulo

• Year awarded: 2016

• Located: Polomolok, South Cotabato

• Art: Weaving (Ikat)

• Description: Talented weaver known for her expertise in Ikat weaving.