L4.1: National Artists (General Info) + Art Exhibitions Flashcards
This is considered to be the highest national recognition for individuals who contributed to the development of Philippine arts
Order of the National Artists
Which institutions jointly administer the award?
- National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCAA)
- Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
After both the the NCCA and CCP have given recommendations for an artist, who gets to award them?
President of the Philippines (miss nadine lustre)
What year did the National Artist awards begin?
1972
What law was made for the implementation of this award?
Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, series of 1972
(PP 1001, s. 1972)
T or F: The National Artist award only applies to Philippine arts
False (both Philippine arts and letters are recognized)
Who was the first national artist who was awarded the same year the proclamation was made?
Painter Fernando Amorsolo
T or F: Awardees must only be living at the time of the nomination
False (deceased individuals after 1972 can still be awarded as long as they were Filipino citizens at the time of their death)
T or F: The artists must have greatly contributed in the building of the country’s sense of nationhood
True
T or F: Nominees must have influenced the older generations in order to be recognized
False (younger/succeeding)
T or F: The artists must have pioneered in creative expression and style thus earning a distinction and making an impact
True
T or F: Artists who have not consistently displayed excellence throughout their career can still be nominated
False (must have created a significant amount of work and has consistently displayed excellence in their practice)
T or F: Awardees cannot be the recipients of any other awards other than the National Artist
False (they can enjoy the broad acceptance through various awards)
T or F: A nominee can only be the recipient of the National Artist title if they have garnered international recognition
False (can be national or international)
What are some awards/recognitions National Artists can receive from other institutions?
Clue: There are 3
> Gawad CCP Para sa Sining
CCP Thirteen Artists Award
NCCA Alab ng Haraya
T or F: The Order of the National Artists plays a vital role in the development of Philippine arts in a traditional setting
False (contemporary)
How many National Artists are recognized in the present time?
73
T or F: All 73 National Artists received their awards while living
False (some received their awards post-death)
Refers to a planned arrangement and display of a collection of items
Art Exhibition
These can take place within museums, galleries, exhibition halls, and world fairs
Art Exhibition
T or F: Art exhibitions can only include art from well-known institutions
False (they can include from a variety of places, not just the big/famous ones)
This word is usually used for a collection of items made available to an audience
Exhibition
This word generally refers to a single item being shown in an exhibition
Exhibit
T or F: Exhibits can be staged permanently
False (temporary and usually scheduled to open and close on specific dates)
These are exhibitions shown in multiple locations
Travelling exhibitions
T or F: Exhibitions can be online
True
T or F: Exhibitions can span from being an extraordinarily large event to a small one-artist solo one
True
These are people who are as concerned as those who select items in an exhibition
Curators
These people are needed to produce printed materials like catalogs and books regarding the exhibition
Writers and editors
Which professionals may be required to shape the exhibition event and give form to the editorial content?
> Architects
Exhibition designers
Graphic designers
