Performance Task #4 – JOURNAL

By:
Kimi F. Olasiman
Mico T. Corder
Noelle V. Dapiton

Grade 12 – OBEDIENCE
 National Artist for Literary Arts

Nick Joaquin (May 4, 1979 – April 29, 2004)

FAMOUS WORK: “The Woman Who Had Two Navels”

It tells the story of a Filipino elite woman who is hallucinating and is

preoccupied with the notion that she has two navels or belly buttons in order to
be treated as an extraordinary person.

CONTRIBUTION:
The English language used by Nick Joaquin became a medium to express
his literary artistry and Filipino Patriotism. Nick Joaquin was able to publish a large
body of literary works during his time and through this, he has had great
contribution to Philippine literature in English.

He was conferred the title of “National Artist for Literature” by the former
president and Mrs. Marcos during the special rites at the Cultural Center of the
Philippines in 1976, on the condition that the Regime release Pete Lacaba, the
author of the poem "Prometheus Unbound" from detention.
 Jose Garcia Villa (August 5, 1908 – February 7, 1997)

FAMOUS WORK: “Footnote to Youth”

It talks about the youth as of today. It was written by Jose Garcia Villa in.
1933. It is the basic story of marrying very young and questioning the wisdom of
making. life choices at a young age that must be lived with.

CONTRIBUTION:

Jose Garcia Villa is considered one of the finest contemporary poets

regardless of race or language.
Villa, who lived in Singalong, Manila, introduced the reversed consonance
rime scheme, including the comma poems that made full use of the
punctuation mark in an innovative, poetic way.

Villla has won numerous awards, including the 1973 National Artist of the
Philippines for literature. His work in both poetry and challenging traditional
poetic style continues to have an impact in modern poetry, both for members
of the poetry community and other Asian American writers.
 Francisco Sionil José (born 3 December 1924)

FAMOUS WORK: “The God Stealer”

It is José's most anthologized work of fiction. It is not just a tale about an

Ifugao stealing a religious idol, but also about the friendship that developed
between a Filipino and an American, a representation of the relationship that
developed between the "influenced" and the "influencer".

CONTRIBUTIONS:

Sionil Jose is one of the most celebrated authors in the Philippines. He is

best known for his novels and short stories that depict class struggles in Filipino
society. Among his most notable works is The Rosales Saga, a five-novel series
that paints a picture of 100 years of Philippine history.
Five of José's works have won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for
Literature: his short stories The God Stealer in 1959, Waywaya in 1979, Arbol de
Fuego (Firetree) in 1980, his novel Mass in 1981, and his essay A Scenario for
Philippine Resistance in 1979.
 Amado V. Hernandez (September 13, 1903 – May 24, 1970)

FAMOUS WORK: “Mga Ibong Mandaragit”

This novel was first written by Hernandez while in prison, is the first Filipino
socio-political novel that exposes the ills of the society as evident in the agrarian
problems of the 50s.

CONTRIBUTION:
Hernandez’s contribution to the development of Tagalog prose is
considerable he stripped Tagalog of its ornate character and wrote in prose
closer to the colloquial than the “official” style permitted.
He wrote Isang Dipang Langit (A Stretch of Heaven), which later won a
Republic Cultural Heritage Award, and Bayang Malaya (Free Nation), which
later won a Balagtas Award.
He is an important figure in the Philippine literature. He wasn't just simply a
writer but also, he was a work leader and a freedom fighter. He used the literary
art to fight for social consciousness and liberation.
 Edith Lopez-Tiempo (April 22, 1919 – August 21, 2011)

FAMOUS WORK: “Bonsai”

The poem "Bonsai" by Edith Tiempo is about love and how people inspire
certain objects with love for a person, and those objects become the symbol of
love. 4. Analysis: When love is great, when love is profound, it becomes more
difficult to control.

CONTRIBUTION:
Edith L. Tiempo, poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critic was one of the
finest Filipino writers in English whose works are characterized by a remarkable
fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight.
She was conferred the National Artist Award for Literature in 1999.
She also won the following awards: the Palanca Awards (1951, 1955, 1967,
and 1969 for her poetry and short stories), the Philippines Free Press Short Story
Contest (1955 and 1959), the Cultural Center of the Philippines Award (1979, First
Prize for the Novel), and the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas from
UMPIL in 1988.
 National Artists for Visual Arts

Napoleon Abueva (January 26, 1930 – February 16, 2018)

Famous Work: “Sandugo (Blood Compact)”

This event is commonly known as “Sandugo”. The Bohol Blood Compact

sculpture was made by the National Artist, Napoleon Abueva, a Boholano
himself. It is placed on an open and raised dais portraying five (5) life-sized
images of men gathered around a table with Legazpi and Sikatuna supposedly
making a toast.

CONTRIBUTION:
Recognized as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”, Abueva
helped shape the local sculpture scene to what it is now. He used almost all
kinds of materials for his sculptures such as hard wood, adobe, metal, stainless
steel, cement, marble, bronze, iron, alabaster, coral and brass.
Winner, U.P. Gateway Design Competition (1962); Winner, Cultural
Heritage Award (1966); ASEAN Awards for Visual Arts in Bangkok (1987); Fourth
ASEAN Achievement Award for Visual Arts in Singapore (July 1995).
 Victorio Edades (December 23, 1895 – March 7, 1985)

FAMOUS WORK: "The Sketch"

This masterpiece is oil on canvas. While it drew outcries from the

conservative public, it gave Edades the artistic direction he was looking for.

CONTRIBUTION:
Painting distorted human figures in rough, bold impasto strokes, and
standing tall and singular in his advocacy and practice of what he believes is
the creative art, Victorio C. Edades emerged as the “Father of Modern
Philippine Painting”.
In the 1930s, Edades taught at the University of Santos Tomas and
became dean of its Department of Architecture where he stayed for three full
decades.
With his modernist paintings like his masterpiece, The Builders, and his
tireless effort as an educator, Edades was declared a National Artist for Visual
Arts in 1976. His legacy to Philippine art is a valuable contribution to the
continuing evolution of the country’s culture.
 Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (June 6, 1932 – February 2, 2011)

Famous Works: “Reveries of Love”

In this painting, he ties together his fascination for the feminine form, a
predilection for the romance of turn-of-the-century costume, and the bold
strokes that define his style. It is both powerfully modern yet other-worldly.

CONTRIBUTION:
Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz (June 6, 1932 – February 2, 2011) was a Filipino
painter who exhibited extensively Internationally and whose work earned him
recognition both in the Philippines and abroad. Alcuaz was conferred the title of
National Artist for Visual Arts, Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media in 2009.
He was a 20th-century Filipino painter known for his Cubist-inspired
paintings. Most often depicting nude women, interiors, still lifes, and landscapes,
Alcuaz's work is characterized by its soft blurred edges coupled with bold lines
and shapes.
 Guillermo Tolentino (July 24, 1890 – July 12, 1976)

Famous Works: “Gat. Andres Bonifacio Monument”

The Andrés Bonifacio Monument, commonly known simply as Bonifacio

Monument or Monumento, is a memorial monument in Caloocan, Philippines
which was designed by the National Artist Guillermo Tolentino to commemorate
Philippine revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio. The monument 13.7 m (45 ft) in height
with symbolic images and other features known as the "Cry of Balintawak" is
acclaimed as one of the best monuments in the world.

CONTRIBUTION:
In 1970, he was also conferred the President's Medal of Merit for
contributions to nation building through his outstanding work in arts particularly
in sculpture. Tolentino also received the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in
1967 for his contribution in preserving, developing, and enriching the Filipino
culture.
He also designed the gold and bronze medals for the Ramon Magsaysay
Award and did the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
 Carlos V. Francisco (November 4, 1912 – March 31, 1969)

FAMOUS WORK: “Filipino Struggles in History”

This famous masterpiece was located at the Bulwagang Katipunan of the

Manila City Hall. Received the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1964.
Declared Philippines National Artist posthumously in 1973.

CONTRIBUTION:

Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many

decades and best known for his historical pieces.

Botong is also known for discovering the Angono Petroglyphs, which are
considered the oldest prehistoric artwork
National Artist for Visual Arts Carlos “Botong” Francisco is considered one
of the Philippines' most distinguished muralists. He created enormous canvasses
that chronicled the mythical world of the Filipino and its history, often seeking
inspiration from tradition, folklore, myths, legends, and customs.
 National Artists for Literary Arts

Francisca Reyes Aquino, National Artist for Dance (1973)

(March 9, 1899 – November 21, 1983)

Famous Work: “Bulakeña”

This Bulakeña began her research on folk dances in the 1920s making trips
to remote barrios in Central and Northern Luzon. Her research on the
unrecorded forms of local celebration, ritual, and sport resulted into a 1926
thesis titled “Philippine Folk Dances and Games,” and arranged specifically for
use by teachers and playground instructors in public and private schools.

CONTRIBUTION:
In the 1940s, she served as supervisor of physical education at the Bureau
of Education that distributed her work and adapted the teaching of folk
dancing as a medium of making young Filipinos aware of their cultural heritage.
In 1954, she received the Republic Award of Merit given by the late Pres. Ramon
Magsaysay for “outstanding contribution toward the advancement of Filipino
culture”, one among the many awards and recognition given to her.
 Antonino Buenaventura, National Artist for Music (1988)
(May 4, 1904 – January 25, 1996)

Famous Work: “Triumphal March”

A triumphal march is a musical form generally reflecting a triumph, victory,

or great joy. ... It often played during graduation ceremonies in Latin America
and the Philippines which is also called the Martsang Pandangál (Filipino for
"Honours March") which is an excerpt from Verdi's march.

CONTRIBUTION:
This once sickly boy who played the clarinet proficiently has written
several marches such as the “Triumphal March,” “Echoes of the Past,” “History
Fantasy,” Second Symphony in E-flat, “Echoes from the Philippines,” “Ode to
Freedom.” His orchestral music compositions include Concert Overture, Prelude
and Fugue in G Minor, Philippines Triumphant, Mindanao Sketches, Symphony in
C Major, among others.
 Antonio Molina, National Artist for Music (1973)
(December 26, 1894 – January 29, 1980)

Famous Work: “Hatinggabi”

Molina’s most familiar composition is Hatinggabi, a serenade for solo violin

and piano accompaniment. Other works are (orchestral music) Misa Antoniana
Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan; (chamber music)
Hating Gabi, String Quartet, Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; (vocal
music) Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.

CONTRIBUTION:
Molina, known as the “dean of Filipino composers,” was born in Quiapo,
Manila, on Dec. 26, 1894. He wrote over 500 musical compositions, including
“Hatinggabi” and “Awit ni Maria Clara,” and taught some of the country's
musical icons like Lucresia Kasilag and Felipe de Leon.
 Leonor Orosa Goquinco, National Artist for Dance
(July 24, 1917 – July 15)

Famous Work: “Balletic Folkloric”

Folkloric dance, like the English term “folk dance”, means dances of the
people. This type of dance reflects the traditions, cultures, and beliefs of people
in a particular region. Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people
through its movement and music. It is both historical and current, preserving
tradition yet shifting with the current times.

CONTRIBUTION:
She founded the Filipinescas Dance Company and the Philippine Theatre
Dance Group. She was also an author, mentor, dancer, and art critic. Her book,
The Dances of the Emerald Isles, has been dubbed by Teodoro A. Agoncillo, 'A
towering contribution to Philippine cultural history.
She was the Honorary Chair of the Association of Ballet Academies of the
Philippines (ABAP) and was a founding member of the Philippine Ballet Theater.
 Lamberto V. Avellana, National Artist for Theater and Film (1976)
(February 12, 1915 – April 25, 1991)

Famous Work: “Sakay”

Sakay was declared the best picture of 1939 by critics and journalists alike
and set the tone for Avellana’s career in film that would be capped by such
distinctive achievements as the Grand Prix at the Asian Film Festival in Hong
Kong for Anak Dalita (1956); Best Director of Asia award in Tokyo for Badjao,
among others.

CONTRIBUTION:
Avellana, director for theater and film, has the distinction of being called
“The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” as early as 1939. He was the first to use
the motion picture camera to establish a point-of-view, a move that
revolutionized the techniques of film narration.
 REFLECTION:

Kimi F. Olasiman (Literary Arts)

Literary arts, I've discovered, is the art of writing literary works. It's a mirror of
humanity and a tool for communicating with one another. We can gain a feel
of how another person thinks by listening to their voice. I feel literature is vital
because of its function, because novels establish a discourse in a culture that is
becoming increasingly alienated from human interaction.
This kind of art is used to amuse and to provide aesthetic pleasure. The
focus of this art is on the words themselves, as well as their conscious and
deliberate arrangement to produce a pleasing or enriching effect. Literature is
an art that shares a story and develops a theme for the audience. While it can
stand alone as a form of art, it also is closely related to other art forms.
My life as a student has been shaped using Literary arts. Reading poetry,
short tales, novels, or even acting as an author are all examples of this. Literature
has always been important to me in terms of self-expression and learning. This
has taught me the value of literary arts as a means of growing as a person by
listening to other people's ideas. Even if they aren't aware of it, people write for
a cause. When someone writes, it is to communicate something significant, and
understanding it allows us to learn.
 Mico T. Cordero (Performing Arts)

I discovered that performing arts, which includes theater, music, and

dance, is a type of creative activity that is performed in front of an audience.
Acting, dancing, voice, physical theatre, music theatre, sound design, and
digital video are just a few of the specialties found in the performing arts. In
addition, I've discovered that the performing arts may help your child explore
their emotions, extend their creativity, and create their own distinct voice.
Music, dance, and theater all engage a child's brain, body, and emotions
in different ways to help them gain confidence and enjoy self-expression.
Dance, music, opera, theatre and musical theatre, magic, illusion, spoken word,
and other forms of art fall into this category. There is also a specific kind of fine
art known as performance art in which the artist performs their work live in front
of an audience. The performing arts include anything from vocal and
instrumental music to dance and theater to pantomime sung verse and
everything in between.
As a student, I must remark that, in addition to allowing children to
develop creative hobbies, performing arts also teach language and
communication skills, allowing them to communicate successfully with others
while gaining confidence. Self-expression, exploring different possibilities, and
accepting individuality are all important aspects of the performing arts.
 Noelle V. Dapiton (Visual Arts)

When we think of "Visual Arts," the first thing that comes to mind is painting;
however, the true definition of Visual Arts includes a variety of other art forms
that produce primarily visual works, such as ceramics, drawing, painting,
sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, and
architecture. I've discovered that there is no clear definition for art; for me, art is
inspiring to watch or gaze at; whenever I come across random art, I am
shocked and simply look at every space and corner of it.
An artist's creative interpretation or imagination of an art piece is referred
to as art. The artist's work is composition. Visual arts, in my opinion, are not as
simple as you may believe; this type of art requires more effort and imagination
to work on. Never mistrust or believe that Visual Arts is little since we never know
how much time and commitment an artist puts into acquiring some amazing
ideas to do arts.
A visual product or experience made purposefully via the expression of
skill or imagination is known as visual arts. Visual Arts, in my opinion, are really
crucial to distinguish in every manner. It's kind of amazing to learn about it every
time I think about it, and it's as if art is exceptionally obviously beautiful all the
way down to the universe.