Philippine National Artists and their Famous Literary Works Flashcards
Filipino citizens given the rank and title of national artists in recognition of their significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters
Philippine National Artists
Who wrote the earliest biography of Jose Rizal and what is its title?
Carlos Quirino, “The Great Malayan”
When was Carlos Quirino proclaimed as national artist for historical literature?
1997
Some of Carlos Quirino’s works
Quezon, Man of Destiny
Magsaysay of the Philippines
Lives of the Philippine Presidents
Philippine Cartography
Filipino Heritage: The Making of a Nation
When was Francisco Arcellana proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
1990
One of the proponents of modern Filipino short story that uses English and lyrical prose-poetic form
Francisco Arcellana
Some of Francisco Arcellana’s works
Short Stories:
—The Mats
—Frankie
—Death in a Factory
Poems:
—The Other Woman
—To Touch You and I Touched Her
—This Being the Third Poem
When was Edith Tiempo conferred National Artist for Literature?
1990
Founded and directed the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City
Edith Tiempo
Some of Edith Tiempo’s works
Short Story Collection:
- Abide, Joshua, and Other Stories (1964)
Poetry Collections:
-The Tracks of Babylon and Other Poems (1966)
-The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems (1993)
Published Works:
- A Blade of Fern (1978)
When was Bienvenido Lumbera proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
2006
Who introduced the Bagay Poetry?
Bienvenido Lumbera
Some of Bienvenido Lumbera’s works
Scholar:
- Revaluation: Essays on Philippine Literature
Poet:
- Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa (1993)
- Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang (2002)
Liberettist:
- Tales of the Manuyu and Rama Hari
When was NVM Gonzales proclaimed National Artist for Literature?
1997
He used the English language to express, reflect, and shape Philippine culture and sensibility.
NVM Gonzalez
Some of NVM Gonzalez’s works
The Winds of April
Seven Hills Away
The Bamboo Dancers
Look Stranger
The Bread of Salt and Other Stories
When was Virgilio Almario proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
2003
He is famously known for his modern poetry filled with social consciousness. He also published numerous poetry books containing the poet’s reflection of self and society
Virgilio Almario
Some of Virgilio Almario’s works
Mutyang Dilim
Barlaan at Josaphat
Ang Makata sa Panahon ng Makina
Balagtasismo Bersus Modernismo
Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tula Pilipino
When was Cirilo Bautista proclaimed National Artist for Literature?
2014
He realized that the classroom is an important training ground for Filipino writers. He also contributed to the enrichment and promotion of Philippine Literature through his writing, workshops, and lectures.
Cirilio Bautista
Some of Cirilo Bautista’s works
Summer Suns (1963)
Words and Battlefields (1998)
Galaw ng Asoge (2003)
The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus (2001)
When was Nick Joaquin proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
1976
He is regarded as the most distinguished Filipino Writer in English. His literature explored the Philippine colonial past under Spain and a probing into the psychology of social changes as seen by the young.
Nick Joaquin
Some of Nick Joaquin’s works
Doña Jeronima
Candido’s Apocalypse
The Ballad of the Five Battles
The Woman Who Had Two Navels
When was Amado Hernandez proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
1973
He contributed to the development of Tagalog prose. He believed that the function of the writer is to act as the conscience of society and affirm the greatness of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.
Amado Hernandez
Some of Amado Hernandez’s works
Bayang Malaya
Mga Ibong Mandaragit
Isang Dipang Langit
Luha ng Buwaya
Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas at Iba Pang Kuwento
When was Jose Garcia Villa proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
1973
He is one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or language. He introduced the reversed rhyme scheme.
Jose Garcia Villa
Some of Jose Garcia Villa’s works
The Portable Villa
Footnote to Youth
Poems by Doveglion
Poems 55
Poems in Praise of Love
When was Lazaro Francisco proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
2009
He developed the socialist tradition in Philippine Fiction. He was cited as the champion of the Filipino writer’s struggle for national identity.
Lazaro Francisco
Some of Lazaro Francisco’s works
Ama
Daluyong
Bayang Nagpatiwakal
Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig
When was F. Sionil Jose proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?
2001
His works consistently adopt the aspirations of the Filipino – for national sovereignty and social justice
F. Sionil Jose
Some of F. Sionil Jose’s works
The Rosales Saga:
The Pretenders
Tree
My Brother, My Executioner
Mass
Poon
