CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

_____1. It is creating something new, something original and something different on a material and making inanimate objects to have life.
A. Art B. Aesthetic C. Rhythm D. Balance
_____2. Which principle will you apply when there is an alteration of black and white stripes, by checkered blue and orange squares?
A. Art B. Aesthetic C. Rhythm D. Balance
_____3. Ariane is a fine arts student while studying she learns to admire the artists, value highly different works of art, and appreciate the role of art
in society. What division of art study is does Ariane possess?
A. Contemporary Art B. Integrative Art
C. Art Appreciation D. Art Production
_____4. John is an artist by heart and soul which is really evident through his art works. He contributes to the growth and development of the
Philippine Arts. He also has an outstanding share in the cultural heritage and cultural identity of the country. If you will assess, what award will he
can be received?
A. Order of the National Artist Award B. National Living Treasures Award
C. Notable Contemporary Artist Award D. None of the above
_____5. This award recognizes the artist that preserves the traditional art of the Philippines which kept the art alive even in the contemporary period.
A. Order of the National Artist Award B. National Living Treasures Award
C. Notable Contemporary Artist Award D. None of the above
_____6. There are different periods in the art history which reflects our rich culture and artworks. Nowadays, our art is presently called
Contemporary arts, when did contemporary arts begin?
A. Art which are developed from 1960 until now
B. Art which are developed from 1970 until now
C. Art which are developed from 1980 until now
D. Art which are developed from 1990 until now
_____7. The following are the reason why people engaged in art, EXCEPT;
A. to express their emotions and thoughts, real or imaginary
B. to entertain, informs, and persuades people
C. to produce things of beauty and masterpieces
D. to give them privacy
_____8. Based on Philippine art history, arts are for ritual purposes or for everyday use. What era is this which is also known as ethnic art?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic
_____9. What era does characterize by geometric designs and patterns eliciting focus from the believers?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic
_____10. What era does art became handmaiden of religion to propagate the Catholic faith and thus support the colonial order at the same time?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic

11-15. Direction: Write E if the statements belongs to Ethnic Tradition, S if it belongs to Spanish Tradition, A if it belongs to American Colonial
and Contemporary Traditions.
_____11. Filipino developed choreographies by mimicking movements of animals.
_____12. Technological innovations affected art making resulting to non-conventional artworks.
_____13. Zarzuelas and operas became popular in this period.
_____14. Religion and secularization influenced all art forms.
_____15. Pottery, weaving, wood carving, and metal crafting are the forms of visual arts.

16-20. Direction: Analyze the following artwork. Identify what are the principles of art used in the artwork and choose the best answer from the box
below. Write the letter of your answer on the blanks provided and use CAPITAL LETTER only.
A. Harmony B. Balance C. Rhythm

D. Proportion E. Emphasis F. Radial

_____16. _____17. _____18.

_____19. _____20.

21-30. Direction: Identify the artworks of the different National Artist of the Philippines. Match the Column A from Column B. Write the letter of
your answer on the blanks provided and use CAPITAL LETTER only.

_____21. Fernando Amorsolo A. UP Oblation

_____22. Vicente Manansala B. Manila Polo Club
_____23. Guillermo Tolentino C. Ang Probinsyano
_____24. Pablo Tinio D. Walang Sugat
_____25. Carlos Quirino E. Planting Rice
_____26. Lino Brocka F. The Great Malayan
_____27. Ronald Alan Poe G. A Cluster of Nipa Hut
_____28. Ernani Cuenco H. Philippine Folk Dances and Games
_____29. Daisy Avellana I. Inang Bayan
_____30. Francisca Reyes Aquino J. Tinimbang Ngunit Kulang