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Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Quarter 1
Module 8
The Order of National
Artists – Visual Arts,
Architecture and Allied
Arts, and Literature
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Module 8: The Order of National Artists – Visual Arts, Architecture
and Allied Arts, and Literature
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 Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
The Order of
National Artists – Visual Arts,
Architecture and Allied Arts,
and Literature
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Arts from the Philippine Regions (Grade 12)
Module on The Order of National Artists – Visual Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts,
and Literature!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the learner:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions Module on

The Order of National Artists – Visual Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts, and
Literature!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - These point to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

By the end of this lesson, the learner is expected to…

1. identify and discuss the members of the Order of National Artists for
Visual Arts, Architecture and Allied Arts, Literature;
2. and explain their roles and contribution in Philippine Arts.

PRETEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
______ 1. He is known as the “Dean of Philippine Fashion”.
A. Ildefonso Santos Jr. C. Juan Nakpil
B. Victorio Edades D. Ramon Valera
______ 2. He is the architect of the UP Diliman Administration Building and Library.
A. Leandro Locsin C. Francisco Mañosa
B. Juan Nakpil D. Ramon Valera
______ 3. The following are National Artists for Visual Arts, except…
A. Resil Mojares C. Francisco Coching
B. Botong Francisco D. Napoleon Abueva
______ 4. He is regarded as the “King of Komiks”.
A. Mars Ravelo C. Francisco Coching
B. Larry Alcala D. Botong Francisco
______ 5. He is the youngest to be named as a National Artist at the age of 46.
A. Napoleon Abueva C. Fernando Amorsolo
B. Nick Joaquin D. Carlos P. Romulo

RECAP
The Order of National Artists is the highest honor given to Filipino artists who
have greatly contributed to the evolution of Philippine Arts in 7 categories, namely:
visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, film and broadcast arts, and
architecture and allied arts. It is administered by the Cultural Center of the
Philippines and National Commission for Culture and the Arts, with President of
the Philippines bestowing the award.
A member of the Order of National Artists must (1) be a Filipino citizen at the time
of nomination or the time of their death (after 1972), (2) have contributed in helping
build a Filipino sense of nationhood through their works, (3) have an impact on
succeeding generations of artists through their own style, (4) have created a
significant amount of works, and (5) have received national/ international
recognition and respect from peers.

LESSON

As of 2020, there are 73 individuals who have been bestowed the honor of being
conferred in the Order of National Artists, with 4 being recognized in 2 categories.
The following are among the most influential National Artists for Visual Arts,
Architecture and Allied Arts, and Literature listed with the year they were honored,
their titles, significant contributions, and famous works.

Visual Arts
1. Fernando Amorsolo (1972) is the first National Artist of the Philippines with
the official title, “The Grand Old Man of Philippine Arts”. He helped develop
Philippine Art through his paintings of rural landscapes and portraits. His
famous works include El Ciego, Planting Rice, and Defence of a Filipina
Woman‟s Honour.
2. Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1973) is credited to have single-handedly revived
the dying art of mural painting. His famous works include Filipino Struggles
Through History, The Martyrdom of Rizal, and Blood Compact.
3. Guillermo Tolentino (1973) is renowned as the “Father of Philippine Arts”. He
is known for his classical style sculptures and busts of famous people. His
famous works include the original University of the Philippines Oblation, The
Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan, and the seal of the Republic of the
Philippines.
4. Napoleon Abueva (1976) is known as the “Father of Modern Philippine
Sculpture”. He is the youngest to be bestowed the award at age 46. Abueva‟s
famous works include the Nine Muses of Arts in UP Diliman, The
Transfiguration at the Eternal Garden Memorial Park, and the Sunburst at the
Peninsula Manila Hotel.
5. Victorio Edades (1976) is the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting” because
he introduced the Modern Art movement in the country during the time that
Amorsolo‟s style of works. Edades‟ famous works are The Sketch, The Artist and
Model, and Japanese Girl.
6. Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006) is the first Muslim National Artist and known as a
patron of Muslim art and culture because of his works in multiple mediums,
such as paintings, sculptures, photos, film, and ceramics. He has multiple
sculptures and paintings of sarimanok and his other works include “Sulu
Warriors” in Sulu, “Industry Brass Mural”, and “Mural Relief on Filmmaking”.
7. Francisco Coching (2014) is acclaimed as the “King of Komiks” and
acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Illustrators”. He was one of the pillars in
Philippine comics especially during the golden age of comics in the 1950‟s and
 1960‟s. All his comics, except for 3, were adapted into films. His works include
“Pedro Penduko”, “Satur”, and “Hagibis”.
Architecture and Allied Arts
1. Juan F. Nakpil (1973) is acknowledged as the “Father of Philippine
Architecture”. He is lauded for reflecting the Philippine traditions and cultures
in his works, which includes the University of the Philippines Administration
Building (Quezon Hall) and Library (Gonzalez Hall), the reconstruction of both
the Quiapo Church in 1933 and the Rizal House in Calamba, Laguna.
2. Leandro Locsin (1990) is well-known for reshaping the urban landscape of the
Philippines with his works such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines and
the NAIA Terminal 1. He is also recognized internationally because of his design
of the Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, which is
distinguished by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest residence
in the world.
3. Ildefonso Santos Jr. (2006) is acclaimed as the “Father of Philippine
Landscape Architecture” and the pioneer of the practice, with decades of works,
such as parks and plazas. His most famous works include Paco Park, Tagaytay
Highland Resorts, Bantayog ng mga Bayani, Rizal Park, and multiple Loyal
Memorial Parks.
4. Francisco Mañosa (2018) pioneered the neo-vernacular style of architecture
which combines traditional Filipino design and modern architecture. This style
is present in his works such as the Coconut Palace, San Miguel Corporations
Headquarters in Mandaluyong (based on the Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras),
and EDSA Shrine.
5. Ramon Valera (2006) is known as the “Dean of Philippine Fashion” and the
only National Artist in Allied Arts. His biggest influence in the art is the one-
piece terno, in which he combined the 4 pieces which comprise the baro‟t saya.

Literature
1. Amado Hernandez (1973) believed that the purpose of a writer is to represent
the society‟s conscience and spirit in times of oppression. His most
distinguished work, “Mga Ibong Mandaragit”, was written while he was in
prison during the 1950‟s to the nation‟s problems.
2. Nick Joaquin (1976) is regarded as one of the most influential Filipino writers
in English because of his works that portray aspects of Filipinos. He has written
novels, poems, plays, short stories, and essays, and served as a journalist
under the penname “Quijano de Manila”. His works include “A Portrait of an
Artist as Filipino”, “The Woman Who Had Two Navels”, and “May Day Eve”.
3. Carlos P. Romulo (1982) served as a writer, journalist, educator, soldier,
diplomat, as well as being the President of the University of the Philippines and
the first Asian President of the United Nations General Assembly. He won a
Pulitzer Prize in Journalism in for his articles predicting the Second World War.
His works include his autobiography, “I Walked with Heroes”, “The United”, and
“I Saw the Fall of the Philippines”.
4. Carlos Quirino (1997) is the only National Artist for Historical Literature. His
works include the first biography of Jose Rizal, “The Great Malayan”, and
Philippine history and culture books, such as “Maps and Views of Old Manila”.
5. Lazaro Francisco (2009) is reputed as the “Master of the Tagalog Novel” for
representing the common Filipino, writing about the oppressed, and forming the
Filipino nationalism which developed the culture of social realism in literature.
“Maganda pa ang Daigdig”, “Daluyong”, and “Ang Pamana ng Pulubi” are among
his works.
6. Resil Mojares (2018) wrote books on Philippine history and known for his
contributions to Visayan Literature, pioneering the Cebuano identity who served
as the founding director of the research institution, Cebuano Studies Center.
His notable works include “Waiting for Mariang Makiling: Essays on Philippine
Cultural History” and "The War Against the Americans: Resistance and
Collaboration in Cebu".
7. Ramon Muzones (2018) is hailed as the “Greatest Ilonggo Writer of the
Century” because of his contributions to Hiligaynon literature, with his poems,
essays, short stories, critiques, and 61 completed novels. These include the first
feminist Hiligaynon work, “Bag-ong Maria Clara”, and the longest serialized
novel, “Dama de Noche” with over 125 installments for over 2 years.

ACTIVITY
Draw 3 infographics about 3 National Artists for Visual Arts, Architecture and
Allied Arts, and Literature of one‟s choice (mentioned in the module or not). It can
be drawn or printed on a single or separate sheet of paper. The following
information must be provided:

 A brief biography: full name, birthday, birthplace, early life and/or career
beginnings (10 points for each artist);
 5 trivia about their life, artworks, or craft (5 points for each artist);
 5 awards, accomplishments, or accolades (5 points for each artist);
 Their significance and contributions to Philippine Arts (10 points for each
artist).
The design of the project is worth 10 points, for a total of 100 points.
 WRAP-UP

In 5 sentences, write about what the most interesting thing is in the lesson.
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 VALUING

Getting to know who the National Artists are and what they have done for
the country serves as an inspiration and motivation to students. These
people are the ones responsible for giving Philippine Arts an identity and
they are pivotal in having the world recognize the country‟s rich culture and
traditions.

POSTTEST

Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
______ 1. This person is the only National Artist for Historical Literature.
A. Carlos Quirino C. Carlos Francisco
B. Carlos P. Romulo D. Francisco Coching
______ 2. He won a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism in for his articles predicting the
Second World War.
A. Nick Joaquin C. Carlos P. Romulo
B. Carlos Quirino D. Carlos Francisco
______ 3. He is hailed as the “Greatest Ilonggo Writer of the Century”.
A. Victorio Edades C. Ramon Muzones
B. Lazaro Francisco D. Resil Mojares
______ 4. He used the penname “Quijano de Manila” when he was a journalist.
A. Nick Joaquin C. Lazaro Francisco
B. Amado Hernandez D. Ramon Muzones
______ 5. He is renowned worldwide for his design of the Istan Nurul Iman, the
official residence of the Sultan of Brunei.
A. Francisco Mañosa C. Juan Nakpil
B. Leandro Locsin D. Ildefonso Santos Jr.
 KEY TO CORRECTION
5. B. Leandro Locsin
4. D. Nick Joaquin
3. C. Ramon Muzones
2. C. Carlos P. Romulo
1. A. Carlos Quirino
Post-Test
5. A. Napoleon Abueva
4. C. Francisco Coching
3. A. Resil Mojares
2. B. Juan Nakpil
1. D. Ramon Valera
Pre-Test

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“The King of Komiks.” Manila Standard, February 27, 2019.
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Bulan, Amierielle Anne. “Legacy of Nat'l Artist Ramon Valera Continues with His
Family's New Bolero Designs.” NOLISOLI, November 15, 2018.
https://nolisoli.ph/52152/ramon-valera-abulan-20181115/.
Marcial, Jude. “„The Father of Philippine Arts‟ GUILLERMO TOLENTINO.”
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MPRO_admin. “National Artist and „Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture‟
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