Prado, Eduardo Jr. A.

12 – Confucius (HUMSS)
Contemporary Philippine Arts from The Region (Week No.4)

What’ New
Activity: Who am I?
Answers:
1. Kidlat Tahimik
2. Ramon Muzones
3. Resil Mojares
4. Ryan Cayabyab
5. Amelia Lapena Bonifacio
Guide Question:
1. What kind of artist are they?
Answer:
They are recognized as national artists in the fields of cinema, literature, music, and theater.
2. What do you think are their contributions in the country?
Answer:
Their contributions to our nation, I believe, are to convey and educate the people about the
history and identity of the Philippines, a culturally varied country. National artists encourage
creative expression as important to the development of our cultural identity via their works.
What’s More:
Activity: Appreciate Me!
Instructions: Enumerate 3 National Artists per area of specialization. Write their names and major works on the
table and briefly describe the technique/style in art making.

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Levi Celerio “O Maliwanag Na Buwan” (Iloko), “Ako
National Artist for Literature / Music ay May Singsing” (Pampango),
(1997) (April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002) “Alibangbang” (Visaya)
Leaf as a musical instrument

2. Honorata “ATANG” Dela Sarsuela: Dalagang Bukid, Mascota,

Rama Sueño de un Vals, and Marina,
National Artist for Theater and Music Pakiusap, Ay, Ay Kalisud, Kung Iibig
Music (1987) (January 11, 1902 – July 11, 1991)

Realism style
Ka, Madaling Araw, Mutya ng Pasig,
Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, and Puri at
Buhay.
3. Ryan Cayabyab Rama-Hari (Two-act musical ballet,
National Artist for Music (2018) 1980), Katy! The Musical (Two-act
musical, 1988), Smokey Mountain (Pop
Neoclassicism style CD album, 1990), One Christmas
(Christmas Album, 1993), Noli Me
Tangere (Tele-sine musical, 1995),
 Spoliarium (Three act opera, 2003),
Ignacio Of Loyola (Film Score, 2016),
Larawan: The Musical (Full-length
musical film, 2017), Da Coconut Nut,
Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika, Nais Ko
Paraiso, Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang,
Kailan at Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling
Ka.

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Francisca Reyes Aquino Philippine National Dances (1946);
National Artist for Dance (1973) (March 9, Gymnastics for Girls (1947);
1899 – November 21, 1983) Fundamental Dance Steps and Music
(1948); Foreign Folk Dances (1949);
Teaching of folk dancing to be
aware of their cultural heritage Dances for all Occasion (1950);
Playground Demonstration (1951); and
Philippine Folk Dances, Volumes I to VI.
2. Ramón Obusan Vamos a Belen! Series (1998-2004)
National Artist for dance (2006) (June 16, Philippine Dances Tradition, Noon Po
1938 – December 21, 2006) sa Amin, tableaux of Philippine History
in song, drama and dance, Obra
Promoting Philippine traditional
dance Maestra, a collection of Ramon
Obusan's dance masterpieces,
Unpublished Dances of the Philippines,
Series I-IV, Water, Fire and Life,

Dance Philippine Dances and Music--A

Celebration of Life, Saludo sa
Sentenyal, Glimpses of ASEAN,
Dances and Music of the ASEAN-
Member Countries, MJ (Ramon Obusan
Folkloric Group): Philippines Costumes
in Dance.
3. Alice Reyes Amada, Itim-Asu, Bayanihan
National Artist for Dance (2014) Remembered, Amada (1969), At a
Maranaw Gathering (1970) ItimAsu
Mixture of the linear purity and (1971), Tales of the Manuvu (1977),
ethereal quality of ballet
Rama Hari (1980), Bayanihan
complemented by the movement of
breath through the body and the Remembered (1987).
dynamic use of weight in each
body part, characteristics of
modern dance

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Lamberto V.Avellana Sakay, Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao,

Theater National Artist for Theater and Film (1976)

(February 12, 1915 – April 25, 1991)

A point-of-view Technique
Kandelerong Pilak, Sergeant Hasan
(1967), Destination Vietnam (1969),
and The Evil Within (1970).
 2. Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio 6 na Dulang Filipino Para Sa Mga Bata
National Artist for Theater (2018) (1976), Tat-lu-han (Three Plays), Ang
Paglalakbay ni Sisa: Isang Noh Sa
Puppetry Technique Laguna 1998, Isang Kyogen sa Pritil
1977, Sepang Loca 1957, Papet
Pasyon 1985, Abadeja, Ang Ating
Sinderela, 1977.
3. Severino Montano The Love of Leonor Rivera and three
National Artist for Theater (2001) one-act plays, Parting at Calamba, The
Ladies and the Senador and Sabina.
Romantic Style

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Fernando Amorsolo Maiden in a Stream (1921), El Ciego
National Artist for Visual Arts (May 30, (1928), Dalagang Bukid (1936), The
1892 – April 24, 1972) Mestiza (1943), Planting Rice (1946),
Sunday Morning Going to Town (1958)
Backlighting Technique
Chiaroscuro

2. Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera Madonna with Objects 1991, Studies of

Visual
National Artist for Visual Arts (2006) (April Sabel, diptyeh 1991, People Waiting
10, 1942) 1989, The Indifference 1988, Waiting
for the Monsoon 1986.
Vigorous rhythmic brush strokes,

Arts flowing lines, and spirited body

movements

3. Abdulmari Asia Imao Industry Brass Mural, Mural Relief on

National Artist for Visual Arts (2006) Filmmaking, Industrial Mural, Sulu
(January 14, 1936 – December 16, 2014) Warriors
Fusion of eastern mystical and
ornamental motifs with the western
technique of Cubism.

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Lina Brocka “Santiago” (1970), “Wanted: Perfect
National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Mother” (1970), “Tubog sa Ginto”
(1997) (April 3, 1939 – May 22, 1991) (1971), “Stardoom” (1971), “Tinimbang
Ka Ngunit Kulang” (1974), “Maynila: Sa
Film and Neo-realism, melodrama, noir, and
political critique Kuko ng Liwanag” (1975), “Insiang”
(1976), “Jaguar” (1979), “Bona” (1980),
Broadcast “Macho Dancer” (1989), “Orapronobis”
(1989), “Makiusap Ka sa Diyos” (1991)

Arts 2. Fernando Poe, Jr.

National Artist for Cinema (2006) (August
Apollo Robles (1961), Batang Maynila
(1962), Mga Alabok sa Lupa (1967),
20, 1939 – December 14, 2004) Batang Matador and Batang Estibador
(1969), Ako ang Katarungan (1974),
Rapid-fire punching style
 Tatak ng Alipin(1975), Totoy Bato
(1977), Asedillo (1981), Partida (1985),
and Ang Probisyano (1996), Ang
Alamat (1972), Ang Pagbabalik ng
Lawin (1975), Panday series (1980,
1981, 1982, 1984), Ang Kampana sa
Santa Quiteria(1971), Santo Domingo
(1972), and Alupihang Dagat (1975)
3. Kidlat Tahimik alikbayan #1: Memories of
National Artist for Film (2018) Overdevelopment Redux (2015)
Japanese Summers of a Filipino
Free-style architecture and carved Fundoshi (1996) Why Is Yellow the
installations
Middle of the Rainbow? (1983-1994)
Orbit 50: Letters to My 3 Sons (1990-
1992) Turumba (1983) Who Invented
the Yoyo? Who Invented the Moon
Buggy? (1979) Mababangong
Bangungot/Perfumed Nightmare (1977)

Artists and Its

Art Form Major Works
Techniques/Style
1. Pablo S. Antonio Far Eastern University Administration
National Artist for Architecture (1976) and Science buildings; Manila Polo
(January 25, 1902 – June 14, 1975) Club; Ideal Theater; Lyric Theater;
Galaxy Theater; Capitan Luis Gonzaga
Art Deco techniques
Building; Boulevard-Alhambra (now
Bel-Air) apartments; Ramon Roces
Publications Building (now Guzman
Institute of Electronics).
2. Leandro V. Locsin Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of the
National Artist for Architecture, 1990 Sultan of Brunei, CCP Complex: The
(August 15, 1928 – November 15, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Folk
1994)
Arts Theater, Philippine International
Architecture Concrete, floating volume, and
simplistic design
Convention Center, Philcite and The
Westin Hotel (now Sofitel Philippine
Plaza).
and Allied 3. Francisco T. Mañosa 2019 San Miguel Building, Ortigas Center,

Arts National Artist for Architecture and

Allied Arts (2018)
Pasig City (designed with the Mañosa
Brothers), Chapel of the Risen Lord, Las
Piñas City, Our Lady of Peace Shrine,
Modern architectural style EDSA, Quezon City, World Youth Day
Papal Altar, Quirino Grandstand, Manila,
1995, Metrorail Transit System Stations for
LRT 1, circa 1980s, Quezon Memorial
Circle Development Plan, Lanao del Norte
Provincial Capitol, Tubod, Lanao del Norte,
Tahanang Pilipino (Coconut Palace), CCP
Complex, Manila, Amanpulo Resort,
Palawan Pearl Farm Resort, Samal Island,
Davao, completed 1994, La Mesa
Watershed Resort and Ecological Park, La
Mesa Dam, Quezon City