For Grade 12 All Strands

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
UBAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LABASON II DISTRICT
Ubay, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS (CPAR)
QUARTER 1- MODULE 4
NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Name: _______________________________________________ Grade Level/Section: ____________________
Barangay: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Learning Competency and Code:
a. Explain Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary arts. (CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-5)
Background Information for Learners:
By its definition, a National Artist is a Filipino who has made a significant contribution to the development of Philippine arts in the fields of Music,
Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Architecture. A Filipino individual who should have been awarded the highest national recognition for the
arts namely, National Artist Award. In Filipino context, it is also known as the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
What should I know:
At the end of this Learning Activity Sheet, I can;
1. Identify Filipino National Artist and their contribution to Contemporary Arts
2. Explain Filipino artist roles; and
3. Appreciate and value the Filipino Contemporary Artist
What I Know:
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer inside the box at the last part of this LAS.
________1. It is a Filipino citizen who has been given the value and title in recognition of his or her significant contribution.
a. National Artist b. National Hero c. National Creator d. National Originator
________2. He is the first National Artist known as a world class painter.
a. Fernando Amorsolo b. Guillermo Tolentino c. Jose Tanig Joya d. Napoleon Abueva
________3. This law enabled the government to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made an
outstanding contribution to Philippine arts and letters.
a. Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 s.1972 c. Presidential Proclamation No. 1010 s.1972
b. Presidential Proclamation No. 1100 s.1972 d. Presidential Proclamation No. 0011 s.1972
________4. The work of art of the candidate for the National Artist should contribute to
a. Nation downfall b. Nation building c. Nation construction d. Nation making
________5. Carlos “ Botong “ V. Francisco is a Filipino National Artist for________.
a. Dance b. Literature c. Visual Arts d. Film
What’s New:

Dr. Nicanor Tiongson said that, there is an important role played by contemporary artists in making art that will contribute to social
change by informing the viewers and audiences about the nature and causes of the adversities they face as Filpinos. It was said that with
this enlightenment, it gives that artists responsibility in their craft. Dr. Tionson also challenges the artist to create art that has a social and
political relevance. This kind of art will contribute to an awareness of present realities and conditions of society.

1. In your opinion, do you think it is important to recognize artistic individuals? Why?

2. How will this recognition help in the development of Philippine arts?

What Is It:
The Philippines value many significant Filipino artist who have a prominent contribution to the promotion and preservation of our
cultural heritage. They have made a notable contribution in their own field of expertise, obtaining them the Order of National Artist.
Categories for the Order of National Artist are, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, film and Broadcast Arts and Architecture or
Allied Arts.
The Order of National Artist
The Order of the National Artists Award (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino
individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts. The order is concurrent administered by the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon
recommendation by both institutions.
The award is one of the Honors conferred by the Republic of the Philippines that represents the nation’s highest ideals in the humanities
and aesthetic expression through the recognizable achievements of individual citizens. The said achievements are measured in terms of their vision, unusual
insight, creativity and imagination, technical proficiency of the highest order in expressing Filipino culture and traditions, history, way of life, and
aspirations.
Under the Proclamation No.1001 dated April 27, 1072 the Order of the National Artist Award (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng
Sining was established. It gives an appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have acclaimed themselves and made a remarkable contribution to
Philippine arts and letters. The first award was given to Fernando Amorsolo. On May 15, 1973 under the Proclamation No. 1144, CCP Board of Trustees was
named as the National Artist Awards Committee. The Presidential Decree No.28 that was issued on June 7, 1973 reiterated the mandate of CCP to
administer the National Awards as well as the privileges and honors to National Artist.
The following are the seven categories under which National Artists can be recognized:
1. Literature – poetry, fiction, essay, playwriting, journalism and/or literary criticism;
2. Film and Broadcasting / Broadcast Arts – direction, writing, production design, cinematography, editing, camera work, and/or performance; and
3. Architecture, Design and Allied Arts– architecture design, interior design, industrial arts design, landscape architecture and fashion design.

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4. Music - singing, composition, direction, and/or performance;
5. Dance - choreography, direction and/or performance;
6. Theater – direction, performance and/or production design;
7. Visual Arts – painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation art, mixed media works, illustration, graphic arts, performance art and/or
imaging;
Qualifications for the National Artist Award
The qualifications for a Filipino to be nominated and selected are rigorous. Below are the qualifications for the National Artist Award.
1. Living artists who are natural-born Filipino citizens.
2. The content and form of their work have procured in building a Filipino sense of nationhood.
3. An artist who have developed a mode of creative expression or style and living a legend on succeeding generations of artists.
4. An artist who manifest excellence in the practice of their art form
5. The artwork made has attained an international and national recognition.
NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Architecture 1973-Juan Nakpil; 1976-Pablo Antonino; 1990- Lenodro V. Locsin; 2006- Ramon Valera; 2006- I.P Santos; 2014- JoseMaria Zaragoza
Dance 1973- Francisca R.Aquino; 1976- Leonor Orosa-Goquinco; 1988- Lucrecia R. Urtula; 2006- Ramon Obusan
Film 1982- Gerardo de Leon; 1997- Lino Brocka; 2001- Ishmael Bernal; 2003- Eddie S. Romero; 2009- Manuel Conde
1973- Amado V. Hernandez; 1973- Jose Garcia Villa; 1976- Nick Joaquin; 1982- Carlos P. Romulo; 1990-Francisco Arcellana; 1997-
Literature N.V.M. Gonzales; 1997-Carlos Quirino; 1999- Edith L.Tiempo; 2001- F. Sionil Jose; 2003-Virgilio S Almario; 2006- Bienvenido
Lumbera; 2009- Lazaro Francisco; 2014- Cirilo F. Bautista
1973- Antonio J. Molina; 1976- Jovita Fuetes; 1988- Antonio R. Buenaventura; 1989-Lucresia R. Kasilag; 1991-Lucio D. San Pedro;
Music 1997- Jose Maceda; 1997- Levi Celerio; 1999- Ernani Joson Cuenco; 1999- Andrea O. Veneracion; 2014- Francisco Feliciano; 2014-
Ramon Santos
1987- Honorata “Atang” dela Rama; 1997- Levi Celerio; 1997- Wilfrido Ma. Guerero; 1997-Rolando S. Tinio; 1999- Daisy Avellana;
Theater
2001- Severino Montano
1972- Fernando C. Amorsolo; 1973- Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco; 1973- Guillermo E. Tolentino; 1976- Napoleon V. Abueva; 1981-
Visual Arts Vicente Manansala; 1990- Cesar Legaspi; 1997- Arturo R. Luz; 1999- J. Elizalde Navarro; 2001- Ang Kiukok; 2003- Jose T. Joya; 2006-
Abdulmari Asia Imao; 2006- Bencab; 2009- Federico A. Alcuaz; 2014- Francisco Coching

What’s More: (ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Answer the following questions truthfully. See the rubrics below for guidelines in answering the questions. Write the letter of your
answer inside the box at the last part of this LAS.
1. Do the contributions and works of the artist have a great effect in recognizing him/her as National Artist? Why?
2. Choose one artist that you know who deserve to be awarded/recognized as National Artist of the Philippines, and why?
Score
Criteria
5 3 1
Content and Was able to answer the questions Was able to answer the Was able to answer the questions
Application of correctly. Uses 4-5 examples or questions correctly. Uses 2-3 correctly. Uses 1 example or
learning evidences from the previous lesson examples or evidences from evidences from the previous lesson
to support the question the previous lesson to support to support the question.
the question.
What I Can Do
PERFORMANCE TASK: POSTER MAKING “A Tribute to National Artist
You are expected to create a poster that shows appreciation to Filipino National Artist entitled “A
Goal
tribute to the National Artist”.
You are a Visual Artist who is tasked to make a poster and promote legacy of the Filipino National
Role
Artists.
Audience The poster will be presented to your family members, classmates, and teachers.
Nowadays, some students lack appreciation to our National Artists. They tend to idolize more of the
foreign artists. This output will make an awareness to the people about the Filipino National Artist that
Situation
we have. This activity also will make the student enhance their creativity and be discovered that he/she
have a talent.
Product Performance A poster that portrays appreciation to Filipino National Artist.
Standard This activity will enhance your creativity and resourcefulness. You are going to be graded as follows:

Activity Guidelines:
1. Use long bond paper in landscape to create poster.
2. Use crayola as a medium in doing your poster.
3. Provide a short description at the back of your work.
4. After you finish your artwork, attach it to your LAS with your complete name/section and submit it to your teacher during the distribution and
retrieval of LAS thru the assigned teacher in your barangay.

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Required
5 (Excellent) 3 (Satisfactory) 1 (Needs Improvement) Score
Elements
The poster includes 4-5 required elements as The poster includes 2-3 required elements as The poster includes only 1 required
Content well as 4-5 sentences for the description of well as 2-3 sentences for the description of element and 1 sentence for the
the poster. the poster. description of the poster.
Graphic- The poster includes 4-5 items of importance The poster includes 2-3 items of importance The poster had only 1 item of
Relevance are clearly labeled. that are clearly labeled. importance

Assessment
Directions: Read and answer the following questions being asked below. Write the letter of your answer inside the box at the last part of this LAS.
1. Who among of the following is the first recipient of being a National Artist?
a. Fernando Amorsolo b. Jose Tanig Joya c. Guillermo Tolentino d. Vicente Manansala
2. What does the Oblation statue symbolize?
a. Freedom and Sacrifice b. Compassion and Hard work c. Ambition and Loyalty d. Love and Empathy
3. Which of the following President issued the Presidential decree No.1001?
a. Corazon Aquino b. Ramon Magsaysay c. Ferdinand Marcos d. Emilio Aguinaldo
4. Why is the Church of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman recognized as the first Catholic Church in the country to be known for its complicated mathematical
computation?
a. It is simple in texture. c. It has a unique circular architecture with a thin shell dome.
b. Its color is different as compared to other churches. d. It is simply unique in texture.
5. What is the title of Joya’s mural in the Virata School of Business?
a. Barter of Panay b. Oblation c. Crucifixion d. Pagsamba
6. Which of the following statement is the reason for the recognition received by Jose Maceda from the UNESCO Memory of the world?
a. Jose Maceda is a National Artist
b. The art of Jose Maceda portrayed poverty.
c. Jose Maceda travelled the world with his art.
d. Jose Maceda founded the UP Center for Ethnomusicology where he donated his valuable collections of sound recordings, field notes, and other
materials on ethnomusicology in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
7. Which of the following statements are true about the Church of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman?
I. It employs a circular architecture with a thin shell dome.
II. Simple mathematical computations are made in the process of constructing it.
III. It is similar from other rectangular configuration of most churches.
IV. The spherical structure of the church indicated a keen interest in space travel.
a. I, II, III and IV b. II and III c. I and IV d. I, II and IV
8. Which of the following statements is not true?
I. The iconic school symbol of UP is based on Oblation.
II. Guillermo Tolentino is the sculptor of the Oblation
III. The Oblation symbolizes Freedom and Sacrifice
IV. Oblation is a painting.
a. I, II, III and IV b. I and II c. III and IV only d. IV only
9. Which of the following statements is true in terms of Understanding the National Artist Award?
I. The National Artist Award was established in 1975
II. National Artist Award doesn’t share the same prestige of the Gawad Manlilikha Award
III. National Artist Award is conferred every three years through a rigorous deliberation and selection.
IV. National Artist Award was established in 1972 under the Presidential Decree No. 1001 signed by Ramon Magsaysay
a. I and II b. III and IV c. III only d. IV only
10. Which of the following statements are not true?
I. Barter of Panay is a mural in the Virata School of Business
II. Fernando Amorsolo portrays portraits of prominent individuals from Commonwealth and World War.
III. Oblation statue of Guillermo Tolentino symbolizes Nationalism and Freedom
IV. Napoleon Abueva uses various materials in his public sculptures.
a. I, II, III and IV b. II and III c. III only d. III and I

What I What’s New What’s More Assessment

Know
1. 1. 1. 1. 6.
2. 2. 7.
3. 3. 8.
4. 4. 9.
2. 2.
5. 5. 10.

References
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
Quarter1-Module 1 by Francaise Agnes Mascarina, Mariane Diane S. Maputi, Paul Merdie Ramos

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