Contemporary Arts Summative Test

The means of transportation of commuters today are the jeepney. It is decorated with different landscape and rural scenery. Which Filipino art characteristic is being exemplified in this situation?

• Minimalism

• Monochromatic

• Multifunctional

• Polychromatic

Steven Patrick Fernandez is the founder of IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts Guild). IPAG showcases the colorful Moro history and culture, as well as portrayed the struggle of the Moro since preoccupation of the colonizers in Mindanao. Which Filipino art characteristic is being portrayed?

• Minimalism

• Multifunctional

• Polychromatic

• Reflects culture

What characteristic of Philippine art is predominantly expressed in festivals in various regions such as Diyandi of Iligan City, Kadayawan of Davao, etc.?

• Minimalism

• Multifunctional

• Polychromatic

• Reflects culture

This artist is known for his/her organic forms made of crocheted thread and use of fiber as a medium for his/her artworks.

• Aze Ong

• Lang Dulay

• Magdalena Gamayo

• Salinta Monon

Art evaluator assesses artwork beyond visuals. Why do they follow the principles of interpretation?

• To give an objective analysis of an artwork or masterpiece

• To provide security, stability and objectivity of evaluation

• To provide unbiased results

• To provide stability among evaluators

Why is it vital to follow the guidelines for art analysis/interpretation?

• To give a biased and subjective interpretation

• To interpret the technique and medium

• To avoid biases and misconceptions

• To analyze beyond visuals

Which of the following statements does not best describe subject matter?

• Who or what is represented

• Focus of the artwork

• Essence of the art piece

• Artist of the artwork

In art interpretation, the first thing to do is to describe the work. The following are basic information gathered during the first step, EXCEPT

• When and where the piece is created

• Overall mood of the work

• Artist and title of the work

• Technique and Medium

Technique and media are vital in creating an art piece. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between technique and media?

I. Technique refers to the way artists use and manipulate materials to create an art, whereas media refers to the materials used in creating an artwork

II. Media refers to the instrument or method used in the application of media, whereas technique refers to the materials utilized by an artist in order to create a work of art

• I

• II

• I & II

• None of the above

What art element refers to the range of light to dark and the key to the illusion of light?

• Color

• Light and Value

• Line

• Space