L4.1: National Artists (General Info) + Art Exhibitions

Question 1

This is considered to be the highest national recognition for individuals who contributed to the development of Philippine arts

Answer 1

Order of the National Artists

Question 2

Which institutions jointly administer the award?

Answer 2

1. National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCAA)
2. Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

Question 3

After both the the NCCA and CCP have given recommendations for an artist, who gets to award them?

Answer 3

President of the Philippines (miss nadine lustre)

Question 4

What year did the National Artist awards begin?

Answer 4

1972

Question 5

What law was made for the implementation of this award?

Answer 5

Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, series of 1972
(PP 1001, s. 1972)

Question 6

T or F: The National Artist award only applies to Philippine arts

Answer 6

False (both Philippine arts and letters are recognized)

Question 7

Who was the first national artist who was awarded the same year the proclamation was made?

Answer 7

Painter Fernando Amorsolo

Question 8

T or F: Awardees must only be living at the time of the nomination

Answer 8

False (deceased individuals after 1972 can still be awarded as long as they were Filipino citizens at the time of their death)

Question 9

T or F: The artists must have greatly contributed in the building of the country’s sense of nationhood

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T or F: Nominees must have influenced the older generations in order to be recognized

Answer 10

False (younger/succeeding)

Question 11

T or F: The artists must have pioneered in creative expression and style thus earning a distinction and making an impact

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T or F: Artists who have not consistently displayed excellence throughout their career can still be nominated

Answer 12

False (must have created a significant amount of work and has consistently displayed excellence in their practice)

Question 13

T or F: Awardees cannot be the recipients of any other awards other than the National Artist

Answer 13

False (they can enjoy the broad acceptance through various awards)

Question 14

T or F: A nominee can only be the recipient of the National Artist title if they have garnered international recognition

Answer 14

False (can be national or international)

Question 15

What are some awards/recognitions National Artists can receive from other institutions?

Clue: There are 3

Answer 15

> Gawad CCP Para sa Sining
CCP Thirteen Artists Award
NCCA Alab ng Haraya

Question 16

T or F: The Order of the National Artists plays a vital role in the development of Philippine arts in a traditional setting

Answer 16

False (contemporary)

Question 17

How many National Artists are recognized in the present time?

Answer 17

73

Question 18

T or F: All 73 National Artists received their awards while living

Answer 18

False (some received their awards post-death)

Question 19

Refers to a planned arrangement and display of a collection of items

Answer 19

Art Exhibition

Question 20

These can take place within museums, galleries, exhibition halls, and world fairs

Answer 20

Art Exhibition

Question 21

T or F: Art exhibitions can only include art from well-known institutions

Answer 21

False (they can include from a variety of places, not just the big/famous ones)

Question 22

This word is usually used for a collection of items made available to an audience

Answer 22

Exhibition

Question 23

This word generally refers to a single item being shown in an exhibition

Answer 23

Exhibit

Question 24

T or F: Exhibits can be staged permanently

Answer 24

False (temporary and usually scheduled to open and close on specific dates)

Question 25

These are exhibitions shown in multiple locations

Answer 25

Travelling exhibitions

Question 26

T or F: Exhibitions can be online

Answer 26

True

Question 27

T or F: Exhibitions can span from being an extraordinarily large event to a small one-artist solo one

Answer 27

True

Question 28

These are people who are as concerned as those who select items in an exhibition

Answer 28

Curators

Question 29

These people are needed to produce printed materials like catalogs and books regarding the exhibition

Answer 29

Writers and editors

Question 30

Which professionals may be required to shape the exhibition event and give form to the editorial content?

Answer 30

> Architects
Exhibition designers
Graphic designers