National Artist Award

Question 1

Highest form of recognition to Filipino artist for their significant contribution in arts.

Answer 1

National Artist Award

Question 2

How often does the Natio award happen and How many awardees are there?

Answer 2

Every 3 years
And 81 awardees

Question 3

What are the two major cultural offices that facilitates the awarding?

Answer 3

The National Commission on Culture and the Arts[NCCA] and Cultural Center of the Philippines [CCP]

Question 4

When was the National Artist Award Established?

Answer 4

Establiahed in 1917 under residential decree No. 1001 issued by president Marcos

Question 5

What are thr 7 dsciplinal areas in N. A. A

Answer 5

1.) Architecture, Design
2.) Film and Broadcast Arts
3.) Visual Arts
4.) Literature
5.) Dance
6.) Music
7.) Theatre

Question 6

-The first recipient
-A portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes
-known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light.

Answer 6

Fernando Amorsolo
(May 30, 1892- April 24, 1972)

Question 7

● Sculptor and professor at Up fine Arts
● Granted as the National Artist of the Philippines in 1973, 3 years before his death.

Answer 7

Guillermo Estralla Tolentino
(July 24, 1890- July 12, 1976)

Question 8

“BENCAB”
■ Painter
■ Awarded as A National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006

Answer 8

Benidicto Cabrera
(April 10, 1943)

Question 9

** Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture” proclamation No. 1539**
■ Youngest Recipient in 1976 he was 46

Answer 9

Napeloen Abueva
(January 26, 1930- Feb 16, 2018)

Question 10

Sculpted by by Guillermo Toelntino symbolises sacrifice and freedom

Answer 10

Oblation [1953]

Question 11

Created by Benidicto Cabrera depicting a woman

Answer 11

“Variations of Sabel”