Contemporary Arts-Unit 3
Contemporary Arts-Unit 3
Contemporary Arts-Unit 3
LESSON 3
Filipino artists are considered as heroes because of their great contribution which shows patriotism in
the country. On the other hand, they bring vast responsibilities toward the Philippine Arts wherein they
distinguished the culture and traditions of the Filipinos. Moreover, this area covers about the different
award-giving bodies as well as agencies in the Philippines who will identify the national artists.
Hence, this encapsulates the importance of Filipino artist in our culture and country which the learners
will be able to know and gain knowledge about their masterpiece or the “obra maestro” through different
learning activities that gives them wide knowledge and effective skills to be part of many artists in the future.
A. Presentation
The Order of National Artists (Orden ng mga 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. The order is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of
the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.
A. Architecture I. Music
B. Cinema J. Theater
C. Visual Arts
D. Literature
E. Fashion Design
F. Theater Design
G. Dance
H. Historical Literature
B. “Contemporary Filipino artists have a responsibility to create art that would enlighten the people of
the current condition of the society”
How would you use art to voice out inspiration to the people who are suffering from the pandemic and other
depressive situation? What kind of art form would it be?
C. Instructions: Give 5 national artists and provide their famous artworks. (15 points)