Lesson 4: National Artists of the Philippines Flashcards
- What is the National Artist Award in the Philippines known as in the Filipino context?
a) Gawad Sining ng Pilipinas
b) Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining
c) Gawad ng Sining at Kultura
d) Gawad ng Makabayang Alagad ng Sining
b) Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining
Which institutions administer the National Artist Award?
a) Department of Education (DepEd) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
b) National Historical Commission and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
c) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
d) Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and National Museum
c) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Under which proclamation was the Order of National Artists established?
a) Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972
b) Proclamation No. 882 dated March 25, 1965
c) Presidential Decree No. 1144 issued June 7, 1973
d) Proclamation No. 1234 dated August 5, 1980
a) Proclamation No. 1001 dated April 27, 1972
Who was the first Filipino to be conferred the National Artist Award?
a) Juan Luna
b) Guillermo Tolentino
c) Fernando Amorsolo
d) Jose Garcia Villa
c) Fernando Amorsolo
Which document reiterated the mandate of CCP to administer the National Artist Award?
a) Executive Order No. 13
b) Presidential Decree No. 28 issued June 7, 1973
c) Proclamation No. 1987
d) Republic Act No. 7356
b) Presidential Decree No. 28 issued June 7, 1973
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Order of National Artists?
a) To recognize Filipino artists who made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country
b) To promote creative expression as essential for the development of national cultural identity
c) To provide financial support for all artists in the Philippines
d) To honor artists who have forged new paths for future generations
c) To provide financial support for all artists in the Philippines
What qualities are measured when considering someone for the National Artist Award?
a) Popularity, wealth, and political influence
b) Vision, creativity, technical proficiency, and insight in expressing Filipino culture
c) Age, experience, and international recognition
d) Academic qualifications and teaching experience
b) Vision, creativity, technical proficiency, and insight in expressing Filipino culture
- Which of the following is a requirement for being recognized as a National Artist?
a) Living artist who is a naturalized Filipino citizen
b) Living artist who is a natural-born Filipino citizen
c) Any artist with Filipino heritage, regardless of citizenship
d) Any artist living in the Philippines for 10 years
b) Living artist who is a natural-born Filipino citizen
What is a significant contribution to nationhood that a National Artist’s work must achieve?
a) It must reflect religious themes
b) It must build a Filipino sense of nationhood
c) It should promote Western influences
d) It should focus on modern art techniques
b) It must build a Filipino sense of nationhood
A National Artist should be someone who:
a) Focuses solely on traditional art forms
b) Has developed a creative expression or style that influences future generations
c) Works exclusively for the government
d) Teaches art to aspiring students
b) Has developed a creative expression or style that influences future generations
What is a key characteristic of a National Artist’s work?
a) It must be religious in nature
b) It must depict landscapes of the Philippines
c) It must show excellence in the practice of their art form
d) It must incorporate indigenous materials
c) It must show excellence in the practice of their art form
In order to be considered a National Artist, the artist’s work must have attained what kind of recognition?
a) National recognition only
b) International recognition only
c) National and international recognition
d) Local and provincial recognition
c) National and international recognition
What is the insignia of the Order of National Artists composed of?
a) A medallion with the artist’s name and a gold chain
b) A Grand Collar featuring circular links, an eight-pointed sunburst, and a sampaguita wreath
c) A trophy with a stylized Philippine flag and flowers
d) A gold badge and a silver sash
b) A Grand Collar featuring circular links, an eight-pointed sunburst, and a sampaguita wreath
What colors are represented in the center of the insignia of the Order of National Artists?
a) Red, green, and yellow
b) Red, white, and blue
c) Blue, yellow, and white
d) Black, white, and gold
b) Red, white, and blue
What do the three stylized letter “K”s on the insignia stand for?
a) Kalayaan, Karangalan, and Kasaysayan
b) Katotohanan, Kabutihan, and Kagandahan
c) Kabuhayan, Kalikasan, and Kalinisan
d) Kasiyahan, Kultura, and Kalusugan
b) Katotohanan, Kabutihan, and Kagandahan
