OLIVAREZ COLLEGE

DR. PABLO R. OLIVAREZ – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
Regions ​Module No. 7.3

I. ​O​UTCOMES OF LEARNING
1. Create any visual art that is connected in any social issues.
2. Evaluate the contributions of these national artists.
3. Explains how social commentaries existing the struggle of the Filipino.
4. Explains Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary art.

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II. ​ ESSON PRESENTATION

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ART AND THE NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE

PHILIPPINE F
​ ILM

NATIONAL ARTISTS FOR FILM

Lino Brocka
1939-1991
Year of Conferment
∙ ​Lino Brocka was an award-winning director who
used “freedom of expression” in his works.
∙ ​The contribution of Lino Brocka to Philippine cinema
is unparalleled, with 66 films that
“breathed life and hope for marginalized sectors
of society,”
∙ ​He directed the movie Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag the said
film is considered as one of the classics of Filipino cinema.
∙ ​His other films include Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970), Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), Insiang (1976),
Jaguar (1979), Bona (1980), Macho Dancer (1988), Ora Pro Nobis (Fight for Us, 1989), and Gumapang Ka
sa Lusak (1990)

Ishmael Bernal
1938-1996
Year of Conferment: 2001
∙ ​Ishmael Bernal was the so-called “Genius of the Philippine Cinema”
∙ ​His works were reflections of the existing realities of the Philippine society and
the struggle of the Filipino people.
∙ ​In the 1982, Bernal directed the critically acclaimed H​ imala s​ tarring Nora Aunor.
∙ ​Some of his other famous works include the films ​Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon
(Two Nests, One Bird 1
​ 977​), Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (Will I Always Be Just a Women?​1978​)
Isang Gabi sa Akin (A Night with You, A Night with Me, ​1978) I​ kaw Ay Akin (You’re Mine, ​1979),
Menor de Edad (Underage​, 1979)
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LESSON 7.3:
National Artists for Film, Visual and Theater
OLIVAREZ COLLEGE
DR. PABLO R. OLIVAREZ – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
Regions ​Module No. 7.3

Gerardo “Gerry” De Leon

1913-1981
Year of Conferment: 1982
∙ ​Gerardo De Leon holds the sole distinction as
the most awarded film director in the country for the prestigious
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards.
∙ ​He was a practitioner by profession but because of his
burning passion for cinema, he chose to pursue a career in directing films.
∙ ​De Leon also popularized the following films: Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo, Noli Me Tangere, Sisa, Dyesebel, The
Gold Bikini, Banaue, and The Brides of Blood of Island.

Fernando Poe, Jr.

1939-2004
Year of Conferment: 2006
∙ ​Fernando Poe, Jr. (also known as Da King” or FPJ) has
been given the title
the king of Philippine movies.
∙ ​He is one of the most admired Filipino film actors of all
time.
∙ ​He starred in other famous films such as Apollo Robles (1961),Batang Maynila
(Manila Boy 1962), Mga Alabok sa Lupa (Dusts in Land, 1967), Ako ang Karunungan (I Am Justice, 1974),
Tatak ng Alipin (Mark of a Slave, 1975), Totoy Bato (1977), Asedillo (1971), and Partida (Party, 1985)

Eddie S. Romero
1924-2013
Year of Conferment: 2003
∙ ​Eddie Romero’s works, as cited, “are delivered in an utterly
simplestyle
---minimalist, but never empty, always calculated, precise andfunctional,
but never predictable.”
∙ ​His most recognized work, Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon?
∙ ​Another classic by Romero is kamakalawa, a film that probed into indigenous precolonial Philippines. ​∙ ​He
is also responsible for bringing an on-screen adaption of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in a 13-series. ​∙ ​The list of
his films also includes A ​ guila, Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi, Isumpa Mo Giliw, and Faces of Love.

VISUALART

In the Philippines, we have a mixture of western and native cultural influences. Like when spaniards invaded
the country, they introduce to us the western styles of painting and carving. That is the reason why most of the
churches have becomce informal museums where paintings and statues abound.
 Visual art is a modern but imprecise umbrella term for a broad category of art which includes a number of
artistic disciplines from various sub-categories. Its wide ambit renders meaningless any attempt at definition.

Filipino visual artists still use the native forms and subject with the touch of foreign styles and techniques in arts.

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National Artists for Film, Visual and Theater
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DR. PABLO R. OLIVAREZ – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
Regions ​Module No. 7.3

∙ ​He was recognized as the pioneer of the Neorealist movement in the country
∙ ​He used geometric fragmentation technique, weaving social comment
∙ ​and juxtaposing the mythical and modern into his overlapping,
Interacting forms with disturbing power and intensity.

∙ ​Country’s first National Artist, heralded as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
∙ ​Study at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid

∙ ​Famous works: Rice Planting, defense of a Filipina Woman’s Honor, Rice Planting, Ginebra
san Miguel
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HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
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Some of the famous artworks made by Fernando Amorsolo

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III. ​ NTERACTIVE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Search some of the National Artists in Visual arts and Films. Explain briefly 2.

Explain the contribution of Philippine cinema in contemporary Philippine arts

3. With the films Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon? And Kamakalawa, how is history a
potent vehicle to express the Filipino experience?

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HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
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IV. ​V​ALUES REFLECTION

Go to ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqU5mLvG-Y​ ​and watch a clip from the movie Himala where Elsa,
portrayed by Nora Aunor, delivered the most famous lines in Philippine cinema:

“Walang himala! Ang himala ay nasa puso ng tao! Nasa puso nating lahat! Tayo ang gumagawa
ng himala! Tayo ang gumagawa ng mga sumpa at ng mga Diyos!”

How are these lines reflective of Bernal’s works “as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities
of the struggle of the Filipino?”
 V. ​A​CTIVITY
ENGAGEMENT
Direction: ​Create a visual art that reflects any political and social issues happening in our country today.
Category Accomplished Artist
Mastery, Application, Project are beautifully and
and Techniques artfully made. Demonstrates
qualities and characteristics of
various media
techniques and processes
Understanding of content Insight in social, political issues,
and depth of content
understanding are evident
Creativity and originality The original thoughts and feelings
are evident and able to present a
unique piece of work
25% 25%
National Artists for Film, Visual and Theater
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HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The Regions
Module No. 7.3
Developing Artist
Project is somehow beautifully Lacks demonstration of qualities
and artfully made.
Demonstrates Some qualities
and
characteristics of various
media techniques and
processes
Some in social, political Insight in social, political issues,
issues, and depth of
content
understanding are evident
The original thoughts and
feelings are somehow
evident and able to
present a unique piece of
work
25%
Beginning Artist
and characteristics if various
media techniques and
processes
and depth of content
understanding are evident
The original thoughts and
feelings are lack evident and
not able to present a unique
piece of work
25%
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 Here are some helpful readings and information on Philippine cinema and National Artists for
Film:
Review on the movie ‘Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?”
The film, “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” by Eddie Romero, presented the state of the F ​ ilipino
independence d ​ uring the Spanish Colonial Period up to the American Colonial period. Although the film was quite
dragging at times, It was able to tackle important but sensitive topics in a very creative, comedic and symbolic manner
that barely left an opportunity for boredom; these topics include the maltreatment of the Spaniards on the Filipinos, the
conflict between the rich and the poor, the ignorance or lack of education of the Filipinos in the provinces during those
years, and most importantly, the varying definition of the word “​Filipino​.”

∙ ​https://medium.com/@assinco/filipino-who-53bff7b4a025
∙ ​http://www.iwant.ph/
∙ ​https://criticafterdark.blogspot.com/2013/08/ganito-kami-noon-paano-kayo-ngayon-way.html

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VII. ​ NTEGRATION PROCESS AND SYNTHESIS
​Without the brilliance and dedication of national artists, Philippine cinema will not be as competitive and highly
spirited as it is today.

​The Filipino movie industry will continue to thrive if we will continue to show support and patronage to the craft.

​We should avoid buying pirated movies or downloading films in the internet because it can kill the movie
industry in the country.

​Supporting local works can be difficult especially for those with tight budgets. However, we can try legitimate
alternatives such as renting or waiting for the movies to be shown by local networks

DIRECTION: U ​ sing a Venn Diagram lay out the distinction between Film and Theater
by watching “Ang Larawan”

FILM ​
THEATER

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National Artists for Film, Visual and Theater
OLIVAREZ COLLEGE
DR. PABLO R. OLIVAREZ – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUM 001: Contemporary Philippine Arts from The
Regions ​Module No. 7.3
 VIII. ​A​SSESSMENT OF LEARNING
Direction: E
​ numerate what is being asked in each sentence

1. ​What are the contributions of Lino Brocka?

2. ​Explain why the film director considered as artist?

3. ​Explain how film has served as a powerful communications medium

4. ​How do the artworks of Fernando Amorsolo reflect and represent the life of Filipino people?

5. ​What is your opinion about the new logo of Ginebra San Miguel?

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IX. ​N​ETWORK LINKS, DIGITAL SOURCES AND REFERENCES

​https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2017/06/15/1710471/eddie-romeros-epic-film
be-re-exhibited-year
​https://medium.com/@assinco/filipino-who-53bff7b4a025
​https://criticafterdark.blogspot.com/2013/08/ganito-kami-noon-paano-kayo-ngayon-way.html

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