PH NATIONAL ARTISTS Flashcards
was posthumously recognized as the Philippines’ first National
Artist on April 28, 1972, four days after his death. He was given the title the
“Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” for his influential style and technique that
has inspired generations of artists. He is well-known for his genre paintings
and landscapes and his idealized depiction of the dalagang Filipina.
Fernando C. Amorsolo
is the highest recognition the Philippine government can
give to a person of the arts. The award was created through Presidential
Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972 to give recognition and respect to the
citizens who have given outstanding contribution to Philippine arts.
Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas or the National Artist of the Philippines
The awardees of this prestigious award represent the Philippines’ highest ideals in the field of
humanities and the arts
The Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas or the National Artist of
the Philippines is the highest recognition the Philippine government can
give to a person of the arts. covers the following
categories:
architecture and the allied arts, dance, film and broadcast arts, literature, music, theater, and visual arts.
This award is supposed to be given every ______ as mandated by the rules of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
three years
bestows it upon the recommendation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
President of the Philippines
Eight new National Artists were
conferred on June 10, 2022:
Agnes Locsin
Salvacion Lim-Higgins
Nora Villamayor a.k.a Nora Aunor,
Ricardo “Ricky” Lee and Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Gemino Abad
Fides Cuyugan-Asensio
Antonio “Tony” Mabesa
awarded for dance
Agnes Locsin
awarded for for Design (Fashion),
Salvacion Lim-Higgins
awarded for for Film and Broadcast Arts,
Ricardo “Ricky” Lee and Marilou Diaz Abaya
awarded for for Literature,
Gemino Abad
awarded for for Music,
Fides Cuyugan-Asensio
awarded for Theater.
Antonio “Tony” Mabesa
Nominees should have the following 5
The artist must be a Filipino citizen or at least at the time of the nomination. An artist who
has passed on can still be nominated as long as he/she was a Filipino before death.
The artist should have contributed “to building a Filipino sense of nationhood” as seen in
their works.
The artist should have led the way in a new and creative expression or style, separating
themselves from others and, in turn, influencing other generations of artists.
The artist’s work should be noteworthy and an embodiment of excellence, further
enriching his/her chosen field of creative expression.
The artist should be critically acclaimed and accepted by legitimate institutions and
peers.
National Artists also receive other benefits such as:
Title and rank of a National Artist
Medal bearing the insignia of National Artist as well as a citation .
Cash gift of PHP100,000 to the living artist and PHP75,000 for those who
were recognized after their death, which will be given to the heir of the
awardee Activity National Artist
Monthly pension with medical and hospitalization benefits.
Life insurance for those who are still qualified.
State funeral and interment at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Reserved place at state functions, awarding ceremonies, and
cultural events.
is known as a dancer and researcher of
Philippine folk dance.
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
Her research titled _______ documented local forms of celebrations and rituals that was published in 1926.
Philippine Folk Dances
and Games
It has been utilized for instruction for
schools, both public and private. This research made the Filipino youth more knowledgeable of their cultural heritage.
research titled Philippine Folk Dances
and Games
Francisca Reyes-Aquino received the Republic Award of Merit in
1954
She received the Ramon
Magsaysay Award in
1962
Francisca Reyes-Aquino ‘s Place of birth
Bocaue, Bulacan
Francisca Reyes-Aquino Major works:
Philippine Folk Dances and Games(1926)
Philippine National Dance ( 1946)
Gymnastics for Girls (1947)
Philippine Folk dances Vol. 1-6