Quiz #1: Art Production in the Philippines

Production is the heart of making an art.

• True

• False

Barong Tagalog has its origins from the Spanish rule in the Philippines. Spanish colonizers distinguished themselves from the indios by making them (Filipinos) wear this kind of clothing. What are the distinct characteristics of a barong?

• Thin and transparent to prevent carrying of weapons

• No pockets to prevent thievery

• Not tucked under the waistband to mark their status

• The fabric was made of piña , jusi, abaca, or banana.

Modern fashion designers have created variations of the original Barong. One of these variations is the polo barong that was designed to be worn at work. What indigenous materials are used in making this kind of clothing?

• banig

• mixed abaca

• driftwood

• cotton, ramie, and chiffonile

Banig, which can be used as little purses, is the local product of ____________.

• Bicol

• Tacloban

• Laguna

• Bohol

What local product from Bicol is used in making bag handles?

• rattan

• banig

• ikat

• abaca

Buri sandals are thin and light which are perfect for indoors and can be easily kept in the luggage. In what province can this local product be found?

• Bohol

• Tacloban

• Laguna

• Bacolod

Abaca sandals are decorated with colorful beads and do not have high heels for they are preferred for their comfort and attractive design. In what province can this local product be found?

• Bohol

• Cebu

• Bacolod

• Laguna

 In Bacolod, ___________ are woven and can be tied with cow leather to make bags of export quality.

• abaca

• rattan

• pandan leaves

• tapestries

What do you call the wall decorations of Ilocos and Baguio City which are made of woven fabric?

• ikat

• masks

• tapestries

• purses

In many ethnic tribes in the Philippines, masks are believed to have magical powers.  In ________ the faces are painted with different geometric shapes and colors while the hair of each mask is made of thread and rope. In ________, the masks are theatrical, comic, colorful and combined with painted objects.  

• Laguna, Bohol

• Quezon, Bacolod

• Ilocos, Cordillera

• Cebu, Bukidnon