National Artists

Question 1

She established the world renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers& leading the advancement of Philippine choral music.

Answer 1

Andrea O. Veneracion

Field of Music

Question 2

She combined traditional music with western music.
She used Filipino indigenous musical instruments in orchestral performances.

Answer 2

Lucrecia R. Kasilag

Field of Music

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Francisca Reyes Aquino

Field of Dance

Question 4

-Founder of Ballet Philippines
A dancer, choreographer, director, and a teacher.

Major Works:
-Amada
-At a Maranaw Gathering
-Rama Hari

Answer 4

Alice Reyes

Field of Dance

Question 5

“Queen of Kundiman”
-She believed that the Filipino soul can be expressed through kundiman and sarsuela.

Major Works:
-Dalagang bukid, Ay,ay Kalisud
Mutya ng Pasig.
-She wrote Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina,
Puri at Buhay

Answer 5

Honarata “Atang” Dela Rama

Field of Theater

Question 6

He established “ ARENA THEATER” and paved the way for legitimacy of theater in the Philippines

Answer 6

Severino Montano

Field of Theater

Question 7

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, TinimbangKa NgunitKulang, Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag

Answer 7

Lino Brocka

Field of Film and Broadcasts

Question 8

-Considered one of the geniuses of Philippine cinema.

Major Works:
-Tubig(1975)
-Himala(1982)
-PinulotKa Lang saLupa (1987)

Answer 8

Ishmael Bernal

Field of Film and Broadcasts

Question 9

”GRAND OLD MAN OF PHIL ARTS” -genre paintings, landscapes, sketches, historical paintings & advertising arts

Major Works:
Maiden in a stream, El Ciego, Planting Rice

Answer 9

Fernando Amorsolo

Field of Painting

Question 10

He is known for historical themed murals

Major Works:
-Blood Compact
-First Mass at Limasawa
-Invasion of Limahong

Answer 10

Carlos “Botong” Francisco

Field of Painting

Question 11

An artist, engineer, civic leader and a teacher

Major Works:
UP administration building & Library -Reconstruction of the Rizal Shrine
-Manila Jockey Club

Answer 11

Juan Nakpil

Field of Architecture

Question 12

His design aesthetic are based on simplicity & functionality

Major Works:
-Manila Polo Club
-Ideal Theater

Answer 12

Pablo S. Antonio

Field of Architecture

Question 13

Reclamation, Mandaue City, Cebu
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A premier sculptor & esteemed professor at the U.P Diliman

Bonifacio Monument
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UP Oblation, Diliman
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Ramon Magsaysay
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Various bust sculptures of political & historical personalities

Answer 13

Guillermo Tolentino

Field of Sculpture

Question 14

Kaganapan(1953)
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The transfiguration (1979)
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Eternal Garden Memorial Park (1967)
-Nine Muses of the Arts

Answer 14

Napoleon Abueva

Field of Sculpture

Question 15

He used his influence to fight for intellectual freedom and helped free imprisoned writer during Marcos Regime

Major Works:
The Woman Who Had Two Novels
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Manila, My Manila
-Summer Solstice

Answer 15

Nick Joaquin

Field of Literature

Question 16

Known for using punctuation marks in a novel or lyrical way
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Footnote to Youth
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Many Voices
-Poems 55

Answer 16

Jose Garcia Villa

Field of Literature