One Category
LITERATURE
You will notice his use of commas in every word. He described this style as similar to pointillism. His works include Footnote to Youth: Tales of the Philippines and Others, Doveglion, Collected Poems, Poems 55, and Poems in Praise of Love.
Jose Garcia Villa
FILM/THEATER
Who directed the critically acclaimed Himala which is considered for its provocative and bold reflections on the existing realities of Filipino struggles?
Ishmael Bernal (Film)
VISUAL ARTS/THEATER/ARCHITECTURE
This artist is notable for their rendition of notable Philippine moments in history like the Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, and The Martyrdom of Rizal.
Carlos "Botong" Francisco
THEATER/DANCE/FILM/VISUAL ARTS
This artist uses several techniques in the making of their artworks, leading to many layers, drips, splatters, and impasto strokes.
Jose Joya (Visual Arts)
ALL CATEGORIES
Who was the youngest national artist to be awarded?
Napoleon Abueva (Visual Arts)
DANCE
A researcher of cultural dances, this person's notable dances include the Skingkil, Vinta, Tagabili, Pagdiwata, and Salidsid.
Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula
DANCE/MUSIC
This person has been dubbed the Trailblazer and Dean of Performing Arts Critics. This person's famous works include The Firebirds and The Clowns.
Leonor O. Goquingco (Dance)
LITERATURE/MUSIC/VISUAL ARTS
This person has the belief that there is so much anger, sorrow, and ugliness around us if we open our eyes and look around us.
Ang Kiukok (Visual Arts)
LITERATURE/FILM/THEATER/MUSIC/VISUAL ARTS
Some of this artist's illustrious works are I'm Sorry Jesus, I Can't Attend Christmas This Year; Homage to Dodjie Laurel; and A Flying Contraption for Mr.
J. Elizalde Navarro (Visual Arts)
ALL CATEGORIES
Who had something to do with the Sultan of Brunei?
Leandro V. Locsin (Architecture)
FILM
Out of all the national artists in this category, he is the only one who is known for being an actor than a film producer.
Fernando Poe, Jr.
MUSIC/THEATER
He taught the concept of the whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, exuberance of dominant ninths and eleventh chords, and linear counterpoints.
Antonio J. Molina (Music)
VISUAL ARTS/THEATER/ARCHITECTURE
This person is famous for his project on the Far Eastern University Administration and Science buildings. What was the Western theme evident in his buildings?
Art Deco (Pablo S. Antonio - Architecture)
MUSIC/THEATER/LITERATURE/FILM/DANCE
This person wrote operas for Jose Rizal's two famous literary works.
Felipe De Leon (Music)
ALL CATEGORIES
Who was the executive and artistic director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts for several years?
Ryan Cayabyab (Music)
VISUAL ARTS
What work served as the inspiration for a fixture design at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater?
Genesis by Hernando R. Ocampo
LITERATURE/MUSIC
Who became the president of the Congress of Labor Organizations in 1947?
Amado V. Hernandez (Literature)
LITERATURE/DANCE/THEATER/ARCHITECTURE
Using this establishment, this artist was able to bring their art form to 47 provinces across the country to near and far barrios. What was the name of this establishment?
Arena Theater - (Severino Montano - DANCE)
ARCHITECTURE/FILM/THEATER/DANCE/VISUAL ARTS
This artist is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the Grand Old Man. In contrast to the latter's bright use of colors, this person's works are dark and gloomy.
Victorio C. Edades (Visual Arts)
ALL CATEGORIES
What are the two categories with only one National Artist elected so far?
Fashion Design and Theater Design
THEATER
How many people established the Barangay Theater Guild?
50 people (including the Avellana couple)
ARCHITECTURE/VISUAL ARTS
This person's work includes The Transfiguration at the Eternal Gardens Memorial Park. This person's works include used materials like coral and stone.
Napoleon Abueva (Visual Arts)
ARCHITECTURE/VISUAL ARTS/THEATER/DANCE
This person is known for using raw Philippine materials and elements in his work like rattan, bamboo, and sacks. This artist has elevated the art form, being the only one so far in this category of National Artists.
Salvador F. Bernal (Theater Design)
LITERATURE/MUSIC/DANCE/THEATER/VISUAL ARTS/FILM
Who was the first ever national artist?
Fernando Amorsolo (Visual Arts)
ALL CATEGORIES
What does the ROFG stand for?
Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (Dance)