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Grade 12 – Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
Second Quarter
Modules 5-6 – Weeks 5-6
Name: ________________________________ Year and Section: ___________________
Guardian’s Signature: __________________ Date of Submission: _______________
Time Allotment: 4 hours
Most Essential Learning Competencies: Explains Filipino artists’ roles and identify their
contribution to contemporary arts.

I-Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Recognize contemporary national artists who have notable contributions in Philippine Contemporary Arts;
b. Express their sentiments and appreciation on the works of national Filipino artists; and
c. Write an essay with a minimum of 300 words that tells us why we should be proud of our Philippine national artists.

II-Subject Matter
A. Topic: Philippine National Artists
B. References: Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines
MELC’s K-12 CG Code: CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-5
K-12 OBE compliant Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions.

General Directions: Use separate sheets of paper in answering your activities. Don’t forget to write
your name, year, section, module number, and date of submission.

ACTIVITY 1
Multiple Choice: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer.
1. He is the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.”
a. Larry Alcala b. Fernando Amorsolo c. Napoleon V. Abueva
2. He was the creator of iconic Philippine Komiks characters such as Hagibis, Pedro Penduko, and
Sabas, Ang Barbero.
a. Napoleón V. Abueva b. Fernando C. Amorsolo c. Francisco Coching
3. He was known for being the first Asian President of the United Nations General Assembly.
a. Carlos P. Rómulo b. Amado V. Hernández c. Nick Joaquín
4. Amorsolo is the first National Artist of the Philippines, His portraits was posthumously recognized in
what year?
a. 1971 b. 1972 c. 1976
5. He is one of the greatest sculptors in Philippine history.
a. Hernándo R. Ocampo b. Guillermo E. Tolentino c. Federico Aguilar Alcuáz

ACTIVITY 2 (DESIGN A MODEL)

What is the greatest accomplishment you have achieved so far? If you are to create a medal for this accomplishment,
how will it look like? What features will it have? What symbols are you going to include? In the blank template below,
you are to design your own medal for the accomplishment that you have identified and then write a brief explanation
beside it.

Explanation:

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IV-Discussion
The List of National Artists of the Philippines
To date, there are only 73 Filipinos recognized as National Artists. The last recognition was in 2018, in which
seven artists were given the distinction. The last one before that was in 2014. Below is a complete list of all the
Filipinos who were given the National Artist Award.
The National Artist of the Philippines
The Philippines honors many significant Filipino artist who have greatly contributed to the promotion and
preservation of our cultural heritage. Many of them have made significant contributions in their own field of
expertise, earning them the Order of National Artists.
The categories for the order of national artsist are music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, film and
broadcast arts, and architecture or allied arts.

What is a National Artist?

A National Artist is a Filipino citizen who has been given the rank and title of National Artist in recognition of
his or her significant contributions to the development of Philippines arts and letters.
The rank and title of National Artist is conferred by means of a Presidential Proclamation. It recognizes
excellence in the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and
Architecture or Allied arts.

The Insignia of the order of the National Artist

The Insignia of the Order of the National Artists is composed of Grand Collar featuring circular links portraying
the arts, and an eight-pointed conventionalized sunburst suspended from a sampaguita wreath in green and
white enamel.
The central badge is a medallion, which is divided into three equal portions: red, white, and blue representing
the Philippine flag, with three stylized letter Ks — the “KKK” stands for the CCP’s motto: “katotohanan,
kabutihan, at kagandahan” (“the true, the good, and the beautiful”), as coined by then first lady and CCP
Founder Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos. The composition of the Grand Collar is silver gilt bronze. In place of
a rosette and there is an enameled pin in the form of the insignia of the order.

When was the Order of the National Artist Award Created?

It was established by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No.1001,s.1972 which created the award and
decoration of national artist ’’to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished
themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters” and which posthumously
conferred the award on the painter Fernando Amorsolo, who had died earlier that year.

PROCESS OF NOMINATION AND CONFERMENT OF THE ORDER

1. The Order of National artists Secretariat (CCP/NCCA) announces opening for nominations.
2. NCCA and CCP receive nominations; screen and deliberate.
3. The NCCA and CCP submit a list of recommendees to the President.
4. The President issues a proclamations conferring the rank and tittle on the recommendees.
5. The Order of National Artist conferred during ceremonies organized by the Secretariat.

National Artists for Visual Arts

-Napoleón V. Abueva (1976, Sculpture) Abueva is hailed as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.”
Abueva made seemingly easy work out of hardwood, adobe, metal, stainless steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron,
alabaster, coral, and brass.
-Larry Alcala (2018, Comics, Posthumous Conferment) Alcala’s artworks were staples in the comics’ sections
of magazines, newspapers, and comic books. His most famous creations are part of a series of illustrations
called Slice of Life, which depict snippets of everyday lives of ordinary Filipinos. Barrio scenes and urban
settings are common themes of Alcala.
-Fernando C. Amorsolo (1972, Painting, Posthumous Conferment) Amoroso is the first National Artist of the
Philippines. He was posthumously recognized in 1972 for his portraits which showcase his impeccable mastery
of the painterly style and the manipulation of light and water. Some of his most beloved works feature
countryside scenes showcasing the colors of the Philippine sun.
-Benedicto "BenCab" Reyes Cabrera (2006, Painting) BenCab is one of the most sought-after painters in the
Philippines today, whose works are frequent bestsellers. His museum in Baguio city features various galleries
that highlight Philippine art as well as that of the Cordillera region, an inspiring spectacle that attracts visitors
throughout the year.
-Francisco Coching (2014, Comics, Posthumous Conferment) Coching was regarded as the “Pillar of the
Philippine Komiks Industry.” He was the creator of iconic Philippine Komiks characters such as Hagibis, Pedro
Penduko, and Sabas, Ang Barbero.
-Victorio C. Edades (1976, Painting) Edades was a leading figure in the visual art scene, leading the
revolutionary Filipino Modernists in creating modern paintings. Artistically, he found himself on opposing
views with Fernando Amorsolo, who was a traditionalist and student of the painterly style. But Edades was not
without support, for he led the likes of Botong Francisco, Cesar Legaspi, and Anita Magsaysay, among others in
their modernist style.
-Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco (1976, Painting) Botong Francisco was one of the giants of the modernists. As
a painter, Francisco distinguished himself by his mastery of linear painting. Interestingly, Francisco was also
responsible for discovering the prehistoric Angono Petroglyphs in 1965. Among his greatest works are Blood
Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, and Filipino Struggles Through History.
-Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006, Sculpture) Imao is the first Filipino Muslim to receive the recognition. His
expertise is working on metal brass casting and ceramic sculpture. His themes are sometimes influenced by
Islamic culture. He is known for intricate works using the okir and sarimanok designs.
-José T. Joya (2003, Painting, Posthumous Conferment) Joya was the pioneer of abstract expressionism in the
Philippines. His works are strongly characterized by bold brushstrokes, quick gestures, and dynamic
spontaneity.
-Ang Kiukok (2001, Painting) Kiukok gained prominence in the local and international art scene because of his
unique style that fused expressionism, surrealism, and cubism. His imagery had been described as violent and
gruesome, which contrasted his gentle and amiable personality.
-César Legaspi (1990, Painting) Legaspi is famous for his abstract works that depict the anguish and
dehumanization of laborers and beggars in the city. Some of his greatest works are Man and Woman and
Gadgets.
-Arturo R. Luz (1997, Painting) Luz helped establish the Neo-realist school in Philippine art but is most
famous for his cubist and minimalist works not only in painting, but also in sculpture. He participated in
numerous international shows, including the Tokyo Print Biennial in 1974 and the 8th British International Print
Biennale in 1984.
-Vicente S. Manansala (1981, Painting) Manansala is recognized as a pioneer artist of transparent cubism,
which is characterized by transparent and translucent tones, shapes, and patterns of various subjects that seem to
be superimposed over each other. One of the best examples of this technique is his masterpiece, The Musicians.
-J. Navarro Elizalde (1999, Painting) As an artist, Elizalde was versatile. He as both a painter and a sculptor.
In 1967, he represented the Philippines in Sao Paolo Biennial in Brazil. Be began to work as a full-time painter
in 1970. His style is characterized by bright, vibrant colors with abstract to modernist styles.
-Hernándo R. Ocampo (1991, Painting, Posthumous Conferment) Ocampo was best known for his modernist
abstract paintings. He was one of the few artists who was self-taught in painting. He made use of bold palettes
and biomorphic shapes — figures inspired by the human body.
-Guillermo E. Tolentino (1973, Sculpture) Tolentino is one of the greatest sculptors in Philippine history. His
works are immortalized as national monuments, the most prominent of which is the Bonifacio Monument,
which was unveiled in 1933. Instead of basing the figures from printed photos or Katipuneros, Tolentino
actually interviewed some of them to get an idea of how to correctly execute the sculpture.
-Federico Aguilar Alcuáz (2009, Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media, Posthumous Conferment) Alcuaz was
a distinguished master in cubist paintings, which often depicted nude women, interiors, landscapes, and still life.
His style is characterized by blurred edges, contrasted with heavy lines and shapes.

National Artists for Literature

-Francisco Arcellana (1990) Arcellana was a journalist, essayist, poet, and critic. He is considered as the
pioneer in developing the lyrical prose-poetic form in Filipino literature. He placed second in the 1951 Don
Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his short story, “The Flowers of May.” Some of his books
include Selected Stories (1962), Poetry and Politics: The State of Original Writing in English in the Philippines
Today (1977), and The Francisco Arcellana Sampler (1990).
-Virgilio S. Almario (2003) Almario is best known as the country’s most reputable editor of the Filipino
language. He has authored and edited the UP Diksiyonaryong Filipino, and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino:
Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat. Apart from being a linguistic expert, he is an artist, poet, critic, translator,
editor, teacher, and cultural manager. He is also a recipient of numerous Palanca Awards.
-Cirilo F. Bautista (2014) Bautista was a recipient of several Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for poetry,
fiction and essay in English and Filipino, and the prestigious Philippines Free Press Awards for Fiction. Some
of his most notable works are “Boneyard Breaking,” “The Archipelago,” “Telex Moon,” and “Summer Suns”.
-N. V. M. Gonzalez (1997) Gonzalez shot into prominence during the post-war era in 1947 when his stories,
Seven Hills Away, were published in the Swallow Press in Denver, Colorado. As a master of short stories,
Gonzales produced timeless pieces such as “Look, Stranger, on this Island Now,” “The Tomato Game,” and
“The Bread of Salt.” Gonzalez’ short stories are staples in Literature classes in high schools and universities in
the Philippines.
-Amado V. Hernández (1973) Hernandez is renowned for his works that have socio-political themes, which
defined much of his genre. His writing was heavily influenced by his experiences as a guerrilla, a labor leader,
and a political prisoner.
-Nick Joaquín (1976) In his generation, Joaquin was the greatest writer of Philippine Literature in English. He
was one of the most prolific writers of his age, and was still writing and refusing to retire until his death finally
took him in 2004 at the age of 86. He penned classics such as May Day Eve and The Summer Solstice, which
are also some of his most important works taught in schools nationwide. His most prominent works were
influenced by his traumatizing experience of World War II. Notably, despite the horrors, he expressed great
optimism in the Filipino, which reflected in his opus.
-F. Sioníl José (2001) Sioníl José’s writings were influenced by the works of Jose Rizal. His major works
espouse social justice and societal change. Important works include the novel, Two Filipino Women, and the
short story collection, Waywaya: Eleven Filipino Short Stories.
-Bienvenido Lumbera (2006) Lumbera is acknowledged as one of the pillars of contemporary Philippine
Literature (1946 to the 1970s), along with Nick Joaquin and few others. He specialized in poetry and drama. His
most important works were produced during the Martial Law years: Tales of the Manuvu; Rama, Hari, Nasa
Puso ang Amerika; Bayani, Noli me Tangere: The Musical, and Hibik at Himagsik Nina Victoria Laktaw.
-Resil Mojares (2018) Mojares, also known as the Visayan Titan of Letters, is best known for his works on
Philippine History, especially Visayan literature on history. Some of his major works are The War Against the
Americans: Resistance and Collaboration in Cebu Province, and House of Memory: Essays.
-Alejándro R. Roces (2003) As a writer, Roces works the expansive province of short stories. His mind is the
creative genius behind titles like “We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers,” which won Best Short Story at the
University of Arizona during his freshman year there. Other interesting works are “My Brother’s Peculiar
Chicken,” “Of Cocks and Kites,” and “Fiesta.”
-Carlos P. Rómulo (1982) Romulo was best known for being the first Asian President of the United Nations
General Assembly. He was a remarkable diplomat, and prior to that, a soldier. But he was also a journalist and
literary author. Some of his most notable books are I Saw the fall of the Philippines, Mother America, and I See
the Philippines Rise.
-Edith L. Tiempo (1999) Tiempo was one of the greatest Filipino poets of her generation. As a poet, she
weaved words into intricate descriptions of profound experiences, yet managed to keep her poems from being
scrupulously detailed. Some of her best poetry collections include “The Tracks of Babylon and Other Poems,”
“Marginal Annotations and Other Poems,” and “The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems.”
-José García Villa (1973) Villa is considered one of the greatest poets of the Philippines. He mastered and
introduced the reverse consonance rhyme scheme in poetry. His works also make extensive use of commas,
earning him the title of “Comma Poet.” As a writer, he used the pen name Doveglion, which was derived from
the words dove, eagle, and lion. In a tribute to Villa, celebrated poet E.E. Cummings wrote a poem titled
“Doveglion, Adventures in Value”.

V- Evaluation
ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Write an essay with a minimum of 300 words that tells us why we should be proud of our
Philippine National Artists.
This rubric will be the guide and scoring basis for this essay question.

 Very informative, with relevance to the topic, with very good point of view. (80
Content
points)
Form/Style  No grammatical errors, composition. (20 points)

VI-Assignment
Directions: Complete the table below. Choose one(1) National Artist from each art form and write down
his/her contribution to Philippine art. On the third column, write down a title of his/her famous
artwork/masterpiece.
 ART FORM NATIONAL ARTIST FAMOUS ARTWORK
PAINTING

LITERATURE

DANCE

SCULPTURE

VISUAL ARTS

ARCHITECTURE

CINEMA

MUSIC

Prepared By: Checked By: Noted By:

CRISANTA LEONRO P. PIZON PAMELA MAE S. OROLFO PERLITAS.VILLAFUERTE,ED.D,CHP

Subject Teacher Academic Coordinator School In-Charge/Vice President