National Artists Of The Philippines

The National Artist Award Prepared by: Mr. Andrew B. Megano U n i v e r s i t y o f S a n t o To m a s Senior High School Images courtesy of Business World and NCCA

the NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD

• It bestows the highest form of recognition to Filipino artists for their significant contributions in the arts and letters.

• It shares the same prestige as the GAMABA. • Established in 1972, under the Presidential Decree No. 1001 issued by Former President Ferdinand Marcos.

National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

• Recognizes the recipients of GAMABA and the National Artist’s Award. • Conducts the search for the finest artists of the land.

• Adapts a program that will ensure the transfer of their skills to others and, • Undertakes measures to promote a genuine appreciation and instill pride among our people about the genius of the Manlilikha ng Bayan.

HOW DOES ONE BECOME a NATIONAL ARTIST?

Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

• Applies to living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten (10) years prior to nomination, as well as those who have died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death.

• Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the content and form of their works. • Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding generations of artists.

HONORS AND PRIVILEGES

Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

• Gold-plated medallion made by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

• A minimum cash award of P200,000.00 net if alive, and P150,000.00 net if already dead. • A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Thirty Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00) • A State Funeral benefit not exceeding P500,000.00. • burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani

II. NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

“Fruit Pickers Under the Mango Tree” by Fernando Amorsolo. Photo courtesy of The Book Appetite

a. visual arts

FERNANDO AMORSOLO y CUETO • AWARDED IN 1972 • First National Artist of the Philippines • Most of his paintings portrayed the Filipino culture, tradition, and customs like Fiestas. • Became popular because of his illuminated landscapes and his historical paintings on which you can see the real reflection of a Filipino soul. Image courtesy of NCCA

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BENEDICTO CABRERA • Awarded as National Artist for Visual Arts in 2006. • “Arguably the best selling painter of his generation of Filipino artists”. • Works of BenCab can be seen at the Bencab Museum in Baguio.

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GUILLERMO TOLENTINO • National Artist for Sculpture. • He was awarded in 1973. • His most notable works are “Oblation” and the “Bonifacio Monument” Image courtesy of Artes de las Filipinas

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NAPOLEON ABUEVA • known as the "Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture“ • He is known also as a master of both the academic representational style and modern abstract. • Youngest recipient of National Artist Award.

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b. architecture

LEANDRO LOCSIN • A Filipino architect, artist, and interior designer known for his use of concrete, floating volume and simplistic design in his various projects. • Proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 1990 by the late President Corazon C. Aquino.

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FRANCISCO MAÑOSA • Known for pioneering vernacular architecture in the Philippines. • Proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture in 2018 by president Rodrigo Duterte.

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c. fashion

RAMON VALERA • The only National Artist for Fashion Design • He led the innovation of the Philippine Terno. • His timeless designs show the quality of his craftsmanship and his pride in being a Filipino. Image courtesy of Center for Campus Art

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d. music, theatre & dance

LEVI CELERIO •

A Filipino composer and lyricist, he was a prolific songwriter with over 4,000 songs to his credit. • He is perhaps best known for being a leaf-player, a feat for which he was put into the Guinness Book of World Records. • In 1997, he was named National Artist of the

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FRANCISCA REYES AQUINO •

Designated as a National Artist for Dance in 1973 • She was recognized for her outstanding contribution towards the advancement of Filipino Culture through her tremendous research on the local folk dances and games in Central and Northern Luzon. Image courtesy of NCCA

HONORATA “Atang” DELA RAMA • •

Designated as a National Artist for Theater and Music in 1987. Considered as the Queen of Kundiman • Initially starring in zarsuelas, she was a singer and Bodabil performer who became the first Filipina film actress.

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e. film & cinema

RONALD ALLAN K. POE •

Posthumous recipient of the National Artist Award for Film and Cinema in 2006 • Cultural icon of tremendous audience impact and cinema artist and craftsman – as actor, writer, director, and producer. • His long career as an action film star earned him the nickname "King of Philippine Movies” or “Da King” Image courtesy of ABSCBN

LINO BROCKA •

One of the most influential Filipino Filmmakers of the late 20th Century. • Famous for symbolic, socio-political films that tackle issues that were prevalent in our society during his time. • His notable films include: • Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) • Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) • Insiang (1976) • Orapronobis (1989) Image courtesy of NCCA