L4.2: National Artists (get ready bitches) Flashcards
National Artist in Architecture:
> he pioneered modern Philippine architecture
> was the foremost Modernist of his time
> exploited concrete and steel to their fullest potential
> architect of the year by PIA (1952)
> 2nd to be given the national artist in architecture award after Juan F. Nakpil
> made the Ideal Theater, FEU buildings, and Manila Polo Club
Pablo S. Antonio
National Artist in Architecture:
> known for his use of concrete, floating volume, and simplistic designs
> believes that Philippine architecture is the product of oriental and occidental cultures
> UST Gold Medal (outstanding alumnus)
> awarded by Pres. Corazon Aquino in 1990
> made the CCP Complex, Westin Hotel (now Sofitel), and Istana Nurul Iman
Leandro V. Locsin
National Artist in Architecture:
> designed the International Eucharistic Congress altar
> rebuilt the enlarged Quiapo church (added a dome)
> presidential medal of merit in 1955
> made the Capitol Theater, UPD Quezon Hall, and Perez-Samanillo Building
Juan F. Nakpil
National Artist in Architecture:
> pioneered the practice of landscape architecture
> “The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture”
> made the Tagaytay Highland Resort, Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club, and Orchard Golf and Country Club
Ildefonso P. Santos
National Artist in Architecture:
> his works are defined by a significant body of modern edifices that address spiritual and secular requirements
> 36 office buildings, 4 hotels, 2, hospitals, 5 low-cost and middle-income housing projects, and more than 270 residences
> made the Sto. Domingo Church, Meralco Building, and Cebu Metropolitan Church
Jose Maria V. Zaragoza
National Artist in Architecture:
> created a remarkable landmark design for the Sulo Hotel
> he has developed a legacy of Philippine architecture which is essential to our Filipino identity and at the same time, shared to the world today
> Outstanding Professional Award in the Field of Interior Design
> made the Chapel of the Risen Lord, Pearl Farm Resort, and Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut Palace)
Francisco T. Mañosa
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies”
> portrayed Joan of Arc for Ateneo’s diamond jubilee
> 1965 Winner of the FAMAS Award - Best Director: Scout Rangers
> first to use a motion camera to establish POVs
> worked on Kalderong Pilak, Sergeant Hasan, and The Evil Within
Lamberto V. Avellana
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> espoused the term “freedom of expression” in the Philippine constitution
> he took his social activist spirit to create 66 films which breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of society
> 1990 Nominee FAMAS Award - Best Director: Macho Dancer
> worked on Santiago and Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag
Lino Brocka
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> part of the generation that defined what is today remembered as the “Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema”
> bold experimenter of the storytelling structure and a fierce creative protester of the harrowing plight of women in a male-dominated society
> worked on Moral, Karnal, and Milagros (by Rolando Tinio)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> he has written more than 180 film screenplays
> his work has earned him more than 70 trophies from various award-giving bodies
> co-wrote Armando Garces’ Dragnet, Mike De Leon’s Itim
> created Gil Portes’ “Pabonggahan” and Lino Brocka’s “Jaguar”
> his most famous work is his scriptwriting in Himala
Ricardo Lee
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> “Father of Philippine Independent Film”
> has a unique style of presenting a distinctively Filipino combination of third-world self-consciousness and pride
> worked on Perfumed Nightmare, Turumba, and Why Is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?
Eric Oteyza de Guia aka Kidlat Tahimik
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> a highly acclaimed and influential Filipina
actress, singer, and cultural icon
> “Superstar of Philippine Cinema”
> played in Pearly Shells, Moonlight Becomes You, Himala, Andrea, Paano Ba Maging Isang Ina?, and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos
Nora C. Villamayor aka Nora Aunor
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> “The genius of Philippine Cinema”
> director of films that serve as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities of the struggle of the Filipinos
> worked on Pagdating sa Dulo, Himala, Nunal sa Tubig, and Hinugot sa Langit
Ishmael Berna
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> has a screen name of Juan Urbano
> his genius was born out of necessity and lack of money
> created more than forty films
> worked on Ibong Adarna, Si Juan Tamad, Siete Infantes de Lara, and Genghis Khan
Manuel Conde
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> member of the Ilagan clan of Philippine motion
pictures
> a medical doctor by profession, but his ultimate love for film has won him over
> made eight more films as an actor before he became a director
> first filmmaker to be recognized as a Philippines National Artist
> worked on Noli me Tangere, El Fili, Huwag Mo Akong Limutin, and Daigdig ng mga Api
Gerardo De Leon
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> known as “Da King” a Filipino actor, director, and politician
> directed nine movies using the alias name Ronwaldo Reyes
> worked on Kahit Butas ng Karayom, Magnum, Ang Padrino, and Umpisahan Mo… Tatapusin Ko
Fernando Poe Jr.
National Artist in Film and Broadcast Arts:
> the quintessential Filipino filmmaker whose life is devoted to the art and commerce of cinema, with a body of work spanning three generations of filmmakers
> worked on Ang Prinsesa at ang Pulubi, Diego Silang, Buhay Alamang, and The Passionate Strangers
Eddie Romero
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” (proclamation no. 1539)
> proclaimed National Artist for Sculpture when he was 46; the youngest recipient of the award to date
> introduced the “buoyant sculpture” - meant to be appreciated from the surface of a placid pool
> received a Pura Villanueva-Kalaw scholarship and finished BA in Sculpture in UP
> worked on Kaganapan, Kiss of Judas, and The Transfiguration
Napoleon V. Abueva
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> studied at the College of Fine Arts in UP
> was mentored by Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva
> worked on the Industrial Brass Mural, Mural Relief on Filmmaking, and Sulu Warriors
Dr. Abdulmari Asia Imao
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> Filipino sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines
> National Artist of the Philippines for
Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death
> worked on the Bonifacio Monument and UP Oblation
Guillermo E. Tolentino
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> known mainly for his gestural paintings in acrylic and oil and ink, watercolor, and pencil sketches
> made relief sculptures made of paper and mixed media, which he calls “Alcuazaics”
> worked on Nude in a Chair, Seated Woman, and Barcelona Series
Federico Aguilar Y Alcuaz
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator
> his first comic strip was a parody of Superman entitled “Siopaoman” in the Filipino comic book Halakhak
> worked on Slice of Life Weekend, Asiong Aksaya, Daily Express, Smolbatteribols, and Kalabogesyons
> illustrated Sweepstake Winner, Cartoonist View of Prague, and Yoyo Craze
Lauro “Larry” Alcala
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> “King of Comics” and “Dean of Filipino Illustrators”
> son of noted Tagalog novelist and comics illustrator, Gregorio Coching
> worked on Walang Kasing Lupit, Mendiola Street, and Valentines Special
Francisco Coching
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
> the Philippines’ first National Artist
> worked on Dalagang Bukid, Maiden in a Stream, and Planting Rice
Fernando Amorosolo
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> a figurative painter from the Philippines
> paintings often depict figures wrapped in flowing fabrics in muted tones and earthy color palettes
> “arguably the best-selling painter of his generation of Filipino artists”
> worked on Mysterious Woman, Crisis in Humanity, and Portrait of Caroline
Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> a pioneering Filipino painter who played a pivotal role in introducing modernism to Philippine art
> challenged traditional artistic norms by incorporating Western modernist influences into his work
> worked on The Builders and The Sketch
Victorio C. Edades
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> highly esteemed Filipino artist celebrated for his
mastery of mural painting, where he depicted historical and cultural themes
> worked on Filipino Struggles Through History, Bayanihan, and The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines
Carlos “Botong” Francisco
National Artist in Visual Arts:
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National Artist in Visual Arts:
> his devotion to the visual arts spanned 40 years of drawing, printmaking, graphic designing, painting and sculpting
> National Artist For Visual Arts awarded by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
> received a UP honorary doctorate
> worked on Space Transfiguration and Blue Harbor
Jose T. Joya
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> highly influential Filipino artist known
for his distinctive and powerful style, often characterized as “figurative expressionism”
> worked on Cruxificion, Men at Work, and Man
Ang Kiukok
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> belonged to the so-called “Thirteen Moderns” and later, the “Neo-realists”
> incorporated elements of cubism and
abstraction into his works
> worked on The Wall, Mirror Mirror, and Still Life
Cesar Legaspi
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> established the Luz Gallery that professionalized the art gallery as an institution and set a prestigious influence over generations of Filipino artists
> got promoted to officials by the French government
> worked on Candle Vendors, Cities of the Past, and Desert Architecture
Arturo R. Luz
National Artist in Visual Arts:
> professes a preference for Cezanne and
Picasso whom he says have achieved a balance of skill and artistry
> worked on The Musicians, Madonna of the Slums, and Pamilya
Vicente Manansala