National Artists For Architecture
National Artists For Architecture
National Artists For Architecture
ARCHITECTURE
• PABLO S. ANTONIO 1902- 1975
Pioneer in modern Philippine architecture
A prominent feature of his designs is the use of natural light and cross ventilation.
Major works: FEU Administration and Science building, Manila Polo club
• LEANDRO V. LOCSIN 1928-1994
His designs usually feature themes of floating volume and a mix of both eastern and western aesthetics.
Major works: He designs the palace of the Sultan of Brunei, Istana Nurul Iman and the five buildings of the
CCP complex
ILDEFENSO P. SANTOS 1929-2014
Pioneered landscape architecture in the Philippines
Major works: Makati commercial center, Tagaytay Highlands Resort, Mt.
Malarayat Golf and country Club in Lipa, Orcahd Golf and country club in Imus,
Cavite
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CARLOS QUIRINO 1910- 1999
LITERATURE
THE FIRST NATIONAL ARTIST FOR HISTORICAL LITERATURE
He wrote many articles and books covering Philippine history and culture, such as
“Maps and views of Old Manila, Magsaysay of the Philippines, Lives of the
Philippine presidents, and Filipino Heritage.
• FRANCISCO ARCELLANA 1916- 2002
• A WRITER, POET, ESSAYIST, CRITIC, JOURNALIST AND TEACHER
Pioneers in writing modern Filipino short stories in English
He originated the lyrical prose- poetic form in writing short stories. His works include Frankie, The
Man Who Would Be Poe, Death in a Factory, Divided By Two, The Mats, This Being The Third Poem
This Poem is for Mathilda, To Touch You and I touched Her, among others.
• N.V.M. GONZALES 1915-1999 (Nestor Vicente Madali)
• A FICTIONIST, ESSAYIST, POET, AND A TEACHER
He earned numerous recognitions including the First Commonwealth Literary Contest in
1940, the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1960 and the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining
in 1990. He also became U.P.’s International- Writer- In- Residence and a member of the
Board of Advisers of the U.P. Creative Writing Center. In 19987, U.P. conferred on him
the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, its highest academic recognition.
• NICK JOAQUIN 1917- 2004
• THE MOST DISTINGUISHED FILIPINO WRITER IN ENGLISH WRITING
His Body of work extends from short stories to poems essays which includes journalism
and reportage. He used the name Guerre Quijano de Manila as journalist. Among his
notable works are the woman are The Woman Who Had Two Navels, A Portrait of the
artist as Filipino, Manila, My Manila: A history for the Young, Rizal in Sagaa,
Almanac for Manilenos, Cave and Shadows.
• ALEJANDRO ROCES 1924-2011
He is known for his comic short stories which include “My Brother’s
Peculiar Chicken.” He also leads the campaign to change the country’s
Independence Day from July 4 to June 12.