SUMMATIE TEST IN ARTS 8

2ND QUARTER

TEST I. True or False.WriteTif the statement is correct.Fif the statement is incorrect

1. Landscape painting was regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting

2. Silk was often used as the medium to paint upon in China but it was quite expensive
3. Japan art expresses the human understanding of the relationship between human and
nature
4. The history of Korean painting dates to 108 CE when it first appears as an independent
form._
5. Mountain and water are important features in Korean landscape pai nting.
6. In East Asia,the objects or items that are usually put into paintings are called subjects, themes or
motifs
.7. Paper was first invented by Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Japan.__
8. Origami is the traditional Korean art of paper folding..
9. Minhwa is a Chinese traditional folk painting.
10. Cai Lun invented the paper in 1st Century AD .

TEST II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose only the letter of the correct answer
1. Which of the following has always been regarded as an element of utmost importance in East Asian
countries?
A. economy B. nature C. religion D. festival
2. What is consider as the highest form of painting in China?
A. calligraphy B. masks C. landscape D. face painting
3. It is known as Japan art of paper folding where flowers, animals, dolls and geometric shapes are the
common models.
A. printmaking B. calligraphy C. origami D. kite making
4. The important invention of China that led to the development of a more economical medium of painting.
A. paper B. calligraphy C. origami D. printmaking
5. Which of the following painting is used in the theatrical performances in Peking Opera in China and
Japan? A . mask painting B. face painting C. face make-up D. landscape
painting
6. Which of the following technique for printing text, images, or patterns is widely used in East Asia and
originated in China? A. printing B. woodblock printing C. calligraphy D. face painting
7. Which of the following is the best-known Japanese woodblock art print?
A. Ukiyo-e B. Kabuki face-paint C. calligraphy D. mask
8. What is the reason why East Asian temples and houses have sweeping roofs?
A. to prevent them from storms B. to protect them from misfortune
C. to protect them from the elements of water, wind, and fire D. to make their houses beautiful
9. The Chinese Philosophy which means “shadow and light” used to describe how polar opposites or
seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world.
A. Confucianism B. Yin-Yang C. Principles of design D. Shamanism
10. What is known as the Chinese art of beautiful hand writing?
A. printing B. woodblock printing C. calligraphy D. face painting