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Overview

  • The content covers the role of Filipino artists and their contributions to contemporary arts, highlighting various forms of art and achievements.

Learning Competency

  • Explain Filipino artists' roles and identify their contributions to contemporary arts.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss details regarding the role and contributions of Filipino artists through writing an informative essay.

  • Highlight the importance of using accurate and precise information.

Learning Topics

  1. The Filipino Artists

  2. The Philippine National Artists

  3. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan

  4. World-Class Filipino Artists

Review of Various Art Forms

  • Before Contemporary Era: Various forms of art existed before the contemporary era, influencing modern techniques.

  • Contemporary Visual Art Forms: Drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.

  • Integrative Arts: Includes calligraphy, photography, choreography.

  • Applied Art: Music, architecture, fashion, and pottery.

  • Literary & Musical Compositions: Significant contributions across different genres and styles.

  • Performing Art: Includes theater, cinema, dance, and music.

The Filipino Artists

  • Definition of an Artist: An individual who professes and practices imaginative art.

  • Historical Perspective: Traditionally, artists focused on creating uplifting and aesthetically pleasing works.

The Four-Fold Role of Filipino Artists

  1. Personal: Artists express personal feelings and emotions.

  2. Social: Artists reflect on societal issues observed in their environment.

  3. Physical: Artists create functional art that is also visually appealing.

  4. Immaterial: Artists convey hidden truths and represent spiritual concepts through their art.

Contemporary Artists' Roles

  • Opinion leaders regarding cultural commentary of their times.

  • Social critics: Artists express critiques and reflections about society.

  • Advocates: They act in support of beliefs and social issues.

  • Versatile in various mediums and styles.

Contributions of Filipina Artists

  • Before the contemporary era, few women were recognized in the arts. Notable figures included Anita Magsaysay-Ho and Purita Kalaw-Ledesma.

  • Contemporary era saw the emergence of many female artists like Imelda Cajipe-Endaya and Brenda V. Fajardo, which allowed broader representation and identity assertion in the art world.

National Artists of the Philippines

  • Order of National Artists: Established by Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972, recognizing excellence in various artistic fields.

  • Criteria for National Artist awardees: Live Filipino citizens, contributed to nationhood and creativity, created significant body of work, and received recognition.

Benefits of Being a National Artist

  1. Title and ranking conferred by the President of the Philippines.

  2. Insignia as a National Artist and citation.

  3. Lifetime emoluments comparable to high-profile government officials.

  4. Monthly pension and health benefits.

  5. State funeral arrangements and recognition at national events.

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA)

  • Honors artists in folk or traditional arts of high technical skill.

  • Instituted in 1992 under Republic Act No. 7355.

Notable Manlilikha ng Bayan Awardees

  • Ginaw Bilog: Preserved traditional Mangyan poetry.

  • Lang Dulay: A master weaver of T'BLB'

  • Salinta Monon: Preserved Bagobo weaving techniques.

Conclusion

  • The vibrancy and activity of Philippine arts today are attributed to the talents and perseverance of Filipino artists, emphasizing their significance in both local and global contexts.