Philippine Artist and Their Contributions to Contemporary Arts 2. MANILA, Philippines — Instead of teaching about the historical importance of marking one’s skin with indelible patterns or designs, a self-learning module – supposedly approved by the Departm… The Republic of the Philippines, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts , (NCCA) and the Cultural of the Philippines (CCP), established the order of the National Artist Award or the Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining on April 27, 1972 under Proclamation No.1001. Moreover, it teaches students to respect artists of all fields and to value the artist’s style of their field. The National Artist Award is the highest national recognition given to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters. 3.1 The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines; 3.2 The National Artist gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and citation ; 3.3 Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to The Order of National Artists of the Philippines (Filipino: Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an order bestowed by the Philippines on Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art.Members of the Order are known as National Artists.Originally instituted as an award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003. ANTONIO R. BUENAVENTURA National Artist for Music (1988) (May 4, 1904 – January 25, 1996) Antonino R. Buenaventura vigorously pursued a musical career that spanned seven decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the frontiers of Philippine music. The Spanish-trained realist developed a backlighting technique, where his colorful depictions of local people reflect the radiance of the Philippine sun. The following are the qualifications of a National Artist in the Philippines: 1. What exactly is a National Artist? In 1935, Buenaventura joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to conduct research on folksongs and dances that led to its popularization. Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten years prior to nomination as well as those who have died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death; 2. By definition, a National Artist is a Filipino who has made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts in the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, and Architecture. List of Philippine National Artists. The Order of National Artists (Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely: Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts. Labelled the country’s first National Artist in 1972 by then President Marcos, Fernando Amorsolo is often known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’. Meanwhile, CIIT Philippines gives a chance for aspiring artists to develop their talents into skills—specifically in Visual Arts. The National Artist Award is the highest distinction bestowed upon Filipino Artists whose body of work is recognized by their peers and more importantly by their countrymen as sublime expression of Philippine music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literature, film and media, arts, architecture and design. Initially trained as a sculptor, Leeroy’s work blends theatre, fashion, film, production design, and public art.