NATIONAL ARTISTS Flashcards
She established the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers & leading the advancement of Philippine choral music
Andrea Veneracion
She combined traditional music with western music. She used Filipino indigenous musical instruments in orchestral performances.
Lucrecia R. Kasilag
Her research entitled” Philippine Folk Dance and Games” documented local forms of celebrations and rituals . It made the Filipino youth more knowledgeable of their cultural heritage.
MAJOR WORKS: Philippine Folk Dances & Games, Philippine National Dance,
Francisca Reyes Aquino
Founder of Ballet Philippines
A dancer, choreographer, director and a teacher
MAJOR WORKS:
-Amada
-At a Maranaw Gathering
-Rama Hari
Alice Reyes
“Queen of Kundiman”
She believed that the Filipino soul can be expressed through kundiman and sarsuela.
Major performances/works:
Dalagang bukid, Ay,ay Kalisud, Mutya ng Pasig.
She wrote Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, Puri at Buhay
Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama
An actor, director, playwright and theater organizer
He established “ ARENA THEATER” and paved the way for legitimacy of theater in the Philippines
MAJOR WORKS:
- Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award from the City of Manila
- The Pamulinawen award (1928)
Severino Montano
- He is a film and theatre director and has made more than 60 films
- One of the well known best Filipino directors
MAJOR WORKS:
Santiago
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag
Lino Brocka
Considered one of the geniuses of Philippine cinema.
MAJOR WORKS:
-Tubig(1975)
-Himala (1982)
-Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987)
Ishmael Bernal
“First National Artist”
”GRAND OLD MAN OF PHIL ARTS”
-genre paintings, landscapes, sketches, historical paintings & advertising arts
MAJOR WORKS:
Maiden in a stream, El Ciego, Dalagang Bukid, Planting Rice
Fernando Amorsolo
-He is known for historical themed murals
MAJOR WORKS:
-Blood Compact
-First Mass at Limasawa
-Invasion of Limahong
Carlos “Botong” Fransisco
The man of many talents
An artist, engineer, civic leader and a teacher
MAJOR WORKS:
- UP administration building &
Library
- Reconstruction of the Rizal Shrine
- Manila Jockey Club
Juan Nakpil
Considered as the foremost Filipino modern architecture.
His design aesthetic are based on simplicity & functionality
MAJOR WORKS
-Manila Polo Club
-Ideal Theater
Pablo S. Antonio
a premier sculptor & esteemed professor at the U.P Diliman
MAJOR WORKS
- Bonifacio Monument
- UP Oblation, Diliman
- Ramon Magsaysay
- Various bust sculptures
of political & historical personalities
Guillermo Tolentino
“Father of modern sculpture
in the Philippines
MAJOR WORKS:
- Kaganapan (1953)
- The transfiguration (1979)
- Eternal Garden Memorial Park (1967)
- Nine Muses of the Arts
Napoleon Abueva
- His style is defined as flowery and Spanish
- He used his influence to fight for intellectual freedom and helped free imprisoned writer during Marcos Regime
MAJOR WORKS:
- The Woman Who Had Two Navels
- Manila, My Manila
- Summer Solstice
Nick Joaquin
