National Artists of the Philippines

Question 1

According to him, there is a vital role played by contemporary artists in “creating art that contributes to social change by enlightening viewers and audiences about the nature and causes of the problems they face as Filipinos today”

Answer 1

Dr. Nicanor Tiongson

Question 2

First ever National Artist of the Philippines

Answer 2

Fernando Amorsolo

Question 3

In what year did the Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972 created and established the “Awards and Decoration of National Artists”?

Answer 3

1972

Question 4

This law enabled the government to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos

Answer 4

Presidential Decree No. 1001, s. 1972

Question 5

The main medallion commemorates the sun and the colors of the Philippine flag. The highly stylized three letter K stand for, “Katotohanan, Kabutihan, at Kagandahan”

Answer 5

National Artist Insignia

Question 6

The three Ks in the National Artist Insignia stand for?

Answer 6

Katotohanan, Kabutihan, Kagandahan