CPAR Quiz #1

What does the term 'contemporary' typically refer to in the context of art?

• art being created later

• art being created tomorrow

• art being created now

• art being created soon

Answer explanation

In the context of art, the term 'contemporary' typically refers to art being created now.

The word 'contemporary' came from the Greek word 'con' and 'tempus' which means?

• together with, space

• together with, time

• torn apart with, reality

• torn apart with, imagination

Answer explanation

The word 'contemporary' came from the Greek word 'con' meaning together with, and 'tempus' meaning time, so the correct choice is together with, time.

Which of the following best describes how art can break norms through appropriation?

• Art appropriation involves copying another artist’s work without permission, which is always considered unethical.

• Art appropriation is the practice of creating entirely original works without any influence from other artists or cultures.

• Art appropriation is solely about using cultural symbols from other cultures without any regard for their significance.

• Art appropriation can challenge traditional boundaries by recontextualizing existing works to create new meanings and provoke thought.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Philippine Centennial celebrations on the discourse of nationalism in contemporary Philippine art from a historical perspective?

• The celebrations had little to no impact on the discourse of nationalism in contemporary Philippine art.

• The celebrations reinforced traditional nationalist narratives without any new interpretations.

• The celebrations provided a platform for diverse interpretations of nationalism, influencing contemporary art discourse.

• The celebrations focused solely on colonial influences, ignoring contemporary nationalist sentiments.

Which chronological period in Philippine art history is characterized by the emergence of experimental and conceptual art practices, significantly influencing the discourse on modernity and postcolonialism?

• The 1980s and 1990s

• The 1970s and 1980s

• The 1960s and 1970s

• The 1950s and 1960s

Which of the following statements best describes the primary difference between modernism art and contemporary art?

• Modernism art is characterized by its focus on realistic representation, while contemporary art rejects realism entirely.

• Modernism art emerged in the late 19th to mid-20th century and often emphasizes abstraction and experimentation, whereas contemporary art refers to art created by living artists and often addresses current social and cultural issues.

• Modernism art is primarily concerned with political themes, while contemporary art avoids political commentary.

• Modernism art focuses on the use of traditional techniques and subjects, while contemporary art exclusively uses digital media.

Which of the following best describes how contemporary art critiques society?

• Contemporary art often critiques society by using diverse materials and methods to highlight and challenge social, political, and cultural norms.

• Contemporary art focuses solely on aesthetic beauty and avoids addressing social issues.

• Contemporary art is primarily concerned with historical events and does not engage with current societal issues.

• Contemporary art avoids controversial topics and aims to be universally accepted without provoking thought.

Abstract expressionism art movements emerged in the post-World War II era and significantly influenced the development of contemporary art produced in what year after?

• 1965

• 1955

• 1945

• 1935

Pop art movements is known for their use of popular culture imagery and mass media techniques produced in what year after?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

Which of the following best describes how contemporary art can break norms and critique society?

• Contemporary art strictly adheres to historical art movements and avoids experimentation.

• Contemporary art focuses solely on traditional techniques and avoids addressing social issues.

• Contemporary art is primarily concerned with aesthetic beauty and does not engage with societal critique.

• Contemporary art often challenges societal norms by using innovative methods and materials to highlight and critique social, political, and cultural issues.