National Artist Award Quiz

What is the highest distinction bestowed upon Filipino artists?

• Philippine Art Medal

• Filipino Artist Recognition

• Cultural Heritage Award

• National Artist Award

In what year was the National Artist Award established?

• 1972

• 1970

• 1980

• 1975

Who conferred the National Artist Award through proclamation no. 1001?

• President Ferdinand E. Marcos

• President Ramon Magsaysay

• President Corazon Aquino

• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the National Artist Award?

• Pioneering in creative expression

• Living artists only

• Significant body of works

• Broad acceptance and recognition

Fernando Amorsolo is known for developing which technique in his paintings?

• Backlighting

• Abstract

• Impressionism

• Cubism

Carlos 'Botong' Francisco is recognized for reviving which art form?

• Mural

• Sculpture

• Photography

• Printmaking

Victorio C. Edades is known as the Father of what?

• Modern Philippine Painting

• Filipino Literature

• Contemporary Dance

• Philippine Sculpture

Vicente Silva Manansala's paintings are described as visions of reality teetering on what?

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Realism

• Abstraction

What is Jerry Navarro Elizalde known for in his artistic career?

• Painting only

• Sculpting only

• Photography only

• Both painting and sculpting

Jose Joya is recognized for creating what type of artistic idiom?

• Filipino modern idiom

• Filipino classical idiom

• Filipino folk idiom

• Filipino abstract idiom