LESSON 1_QUIZ 1

1. Art is derived from the Latin word “ars”. What does the word “ars” mean?

• A. skill 

• B. imagine 

• C. creative

• D. active

2. Which of the following statement/s about contemporary arts is/are true?

Statement 1: Contemporary art is the term used for the art of the present day. Usually, the artists are alive and still making work.

Statement 2: Contemporary art is often about ideas and concerns, rather than solely the aesthetic.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct    

• B. Only statement 2 is correct 

• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

3. Digital storytelling refers to a contemporary way to teach narratives, the use of art and technology has revolutionized. Which of the following BEST applies to it?

• A. John created a miniature national museum out of Popsicle sticks.

• B.    Austine makes comic strips using Canva presentations to tell different situations of people during this time of the pandemic.

• C. Marvin uses a face shield to form artwork to honor Hidilyn Diaz for winning a gold medal in the Olympics.

• D. Nina makes a portrait of her friend out of traditional materials.

4. Why is there a need to know the subject of the art?

• A. It tells us the message behind the art.

• B. It tells us the materials used in making the art.

• C. It tells us the value of the art in the market.

• D. It tells us the story of the artist who did the art.

5. You were asked by your art teacher to make a sculpture. How will you create it using different materials?

• A. By using structures that were meant to be used as shelter and rely on.

• B. By using language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience.

• C. By using two - dimensional images of various subjects ranging from real-life images to the visually abstract.

• D.    By using three-dimensional artwork that may be created using stone, marble, wood, and concrete.

6. John created a leaf sculpture to give honor to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalist. Which of the following types of art would apply to his artwork?

• A. Modern Art

• B. Contemporary Art

• C. Postmodern Art

• D. Pop Art

7. Which of the following statements describe what art is?

I. Conscious use of skill

II. Production of aesthetic objects that are either beautiful

III. Unconscious use of creative imagination

IV. Produces aesthetic objects that express important ideas or feelings

• A. I, II and III  

• B. I, II and IV

• C. II, III and IV

• D. I, III and I

8. Cinema is an art form that is a technological translation of theater. In films, special effects are utilized to enhance the storytelling. Which of the following statements DO NOT show the qualities of a great filmmaker?

• A. They must be able to make a decision and stick to it.

• B. They must construct ideas for the world which they want to create on-screen- characters, story, music, camera shots, etc.

• C. They may sometimes lose sight of their ultimate goal.

• D. They should be aware of most of the technical elements that are involved in the filmmaking process.

9. Which of the following are NOT TRUE between the connection of modern and contemporary art?

• A. Modern art refers to art created from the 1880s up to the 1970s, while contemporary art describes current works of art.

• B. Contemporary art provides opportunities to reflect on society and the issues that are important to us and the world, while modern artists have strived to express their views of the world around them using visual mediums.

• C. Contemporary art came before modern art, most art historians and critics put the beginning of contemporary art in the West at around the 1860s, continuing up to the 1960s. Whereas, modern art means art made in the present day.

• D. Modern art is primarily drawing or painting and contemporary art namely sculpture, photography, installation, performance, and video art that are produced today.

 10. Which statement/s about Greek philosopher Aristotle is/are true?

Statement 1: Aristotle claimed that humans have instincts for imitation and harmony.

Statement 2: Aristotle argued that human beings are the most imitative of living creatures.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct

• B.  Only statement 2 is correct

• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect