National Artists of The Philippines

The National
Artist Award
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• It bestows the highest form of
the recognition to Filipino artists for
their significant contributions in the
NATIONAL arts and letters.
ARTIST • It shares the same prestige as the
AWARD GAMABA.
• Established in 1972, under the

Presidential Decree No. 1001
issued by Former President
Ferdinand Marcos.
• Recognizes the recipients of
The National GAMABA and the National
Artist’s Award.
Commission • Conducts the search for the finest
for Culture and artists of the land.
• Adapts a program that will ensure
the Arts the transfer of their skills to others
(NCCA) and,
• Undertakes measures to promote a
genuine appreciation and instill
pride among our people about the
genius of the Manlilikha ng Bayan.
HOW DOES ONE BECOME
a NATIONAL ARTIST?
Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

• Applies to living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten
(10) years prior to nomination, as well as those who have died after the
establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time
of their death.
• Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the
content and form of their works.
• Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of

creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding
generations of artists.
HONORS AND PRIVILEGES
Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

• Gold-plated medallion made by the Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas
• A minimum cash award of P200,000.00 net if alive, and
P150,000.00 net if already dead.
• A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Thirty
Thousand Pesos (P30,000.00)
• A State Funeral benefit not exceeding P500,000.00.
• burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
II. NATIONAL ARTISTS OF
THE PHILIPPINES
“Fruit Pickers Under the Mango Tree” by Fernando Amorsolo.

Photo courtesy of The Book Appetite
a. visual arts
FERNANDO AMORSOLO y
CUETO
• AWARDED IN 1972
• First National Artist of the
Philippines
• Most of his paintings portrayed the
Filipino culture, tradition, and
customs like Fiestas.
• Became popular because of his
illuminated landscapes and his
historical paintings on which you
can see the real reflection of a
Filipino soul.
Image courtesy of NCCA
Image courtesy of Artnet and Ayala Museum
BENEDICTO CABRERA
• Awarded as National Artist
for Visual Arts in 2006.
• “Arguably the best selling
painter of his generation of
Filipino artists”.
• Works of BenCab can be
seen at the Bencab
Museum in Baguio.
Image courtesy of Inquirer Lifestyle
Images courtesy of Phlippine Tatler
Images courtesy of Phlippine Tatler
GUILLERMO
TOLENTINO
• National Artist for
Sculpture.
• He was awarded in 1973.
• His most notable works are

“Oblation” and the
“Bonifacio Monument”
Image courtesy of Artes de las Filipinas
Image courtesy of medium.com
NAPOLEON ABUEVA
• known as the "Father of
Modern Philippine
Sculpture“
• He is known also as a
master of both the academic
representational style and
modern abstract.
• Youngest recipient of
National Artist Award.
Image courtesy of ABSCBN
Images courtesy of NCCA and bienvenidotours.com
b. architecture
LEANDRO LOCSIN
• A Filipino architect, artist,
and interior designer known for
his use of concrete, floating
volume and simplistic design in
his various projects.
• Proclaimed a National Artist of
the Philippines for
Architecture in 1990 by the
late President Corazon C.
Aquino. Image courtesy of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Images courtesy of Rogue
FRANCISCO MAÑOSA
• Known for pioneering

vernacular architecture in
the Philippines.
• Proclaimed a National
Artist of the Philippines for
Architecture in 2018 by
president Rodrigo Duterte.
Image courtesy of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Images courtesy of Manosa & Associates;and Philippine Tatler
c. fashion
RAMON VALERA
• The only National Artist for

Fashion Design
• He led the innovation of the
Philippine Terno.
• His timeless designs show
the quality of his
craftsmanship and his pride
in being a Filipino.
Image courtesy of Center for Campus Art
Images courtesy of Rappler
d. music, theatre & dance
LEVI CELERIO
• A Filipino composer and lyricist,
he was a prolific songwriter with
over 4,000 songs to his credit.
• He is perhaps best known for
being a leaf-player, a feat for
which he was put into
the Guinness Book of World
Records.
• In 1997, he was named National
Artist of the Philippines for
Music. Image courtesy of Esquire Philippines
FRANCISCA REYES
AQUINO
• Designated as a National Artist for
Dance in 1973
• She was recognized for her
outstanding contribution towards
the advancement of Filipino
Culture through her tremendous
research on the local folk dances
and games in Central and
Northern Luzon.
HONORATA “Atang” DELA RAMA
• Designated as a National
Artist for Theater and Music
in 1987.
• Considered as the Queen of
Kundiman
• Initially starring in
zarsuelas, she was a singer
and Bodabil performer who
became the first Filipina film
actress.
Image courtesy of Prof. Xiao Chua
e. film & cinema
RONALD ALLAN K. POE
• Posthumous recipient of the

National Artist Award for Film
and Cinema in 2006
• Cultural icon of tremendous
audience impact and cinema artist
and craftsman – as actor, writer,
director, and producer.
• His long career as an action film
star earned him the nickname
"King of Philippine Movies” or
“Da King”
Image courtesy of ABSCBN
LINO BROCKA
• One of the most influential Filipino
Filmmakers of the late 20th Century.
• Famous for symbolic, socio-political
films that tackle issues that were
prevalent in our society during his time.
• His notable films include:
• Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)
• Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
(1975)
• Insiang (1976)
• Orapronobis (1989)
EXCELLENT!
• Did you enjoy what you have just discovered? There are
number of National Artists that you have not heard of?
• Let us work on this activity. Read the direction well.
DIRECTION: Follow the instructions and deliver.

STEP 1: Choose a specific National Artist.
STEP 2: Research on his life and times.
STEP 3: Analyze his craft and artworks.
STEP 4: Respond to the questions below.
• Questions that you need to answer. Write your responses

below.
1. What is the expertise of your chosen National Artist?
2. Why do you think he/she was chosen as National Artist?
3. Describe here the art works of such National Artist.
4. Do you think that he/she can be an inspiration to the other
Filipinos? Why and in what manner?

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ARTIST • It shares the same prestige as the

• Established in 1972, under the

Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

• Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of

Painting by Benedicto Cabrera (image courtesy of Philippine Tatler)

“Fruit Pickers Under the Mango Tree” by Fernando Amorsolo.

• He was awarded in 1973.

• His most notable works are

• Known for pioneering

• The only National Artist for

• Posthumous recipient of the

DIRECTION: Follow the instructions and deliver.

• Questions that you need to answer. Write your responses

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