Contemporary Philippine Arts Reviewer

You are a tourist in the Philippines and want to attend a cultural festival that showcases different Philippine art forms. Which of the following festivals should you attend?

• A. Ati-atihan festival

• B. Higantes festival

• C. Giant Lantern festival

• D. MassKara festival

What is the significance of being named a National Artist in the Philippines?

• a. It comes with a monetary prize and lifetime pension.

• b. It is a title given to individuals who have contributed significanty to the country's arts and culture.

• c. It guarantees international recognition for the artist.

• d. It allows the artist to hold public office.

Which of the following forms of art in which artists use their voices, bodies or inanimate objects to convey artistic expression such as music, dance and theater?

• A. Visual art

• B. Contemporary art

• C. Performing art

• D. Literature

Which National Artist in Painting is known for his surrealist works and is often referred to as the "Father of Philippine Surrealism"?

• a. Carlos "Botong" Francisco

• b. Vicente Manansala

• c. Jose Garcia Villa

• d. Napoleon Abueva

You are a student learning about Philippine arts. Which of the following art forms is NOT indigenous to the Philippines?

• A. T'nalak weaving

• B. Tinikling dance

• C. Kulintang music

• D. Batik painting

You are attending an art exhibit showcasing contemporary Philippine art. Which of the following art forms is known for its use of recycled materials?

• A. Installation art

• B. Performance art

• C. Video art.

• D. Pop art

What do the works of National Artists Jose Joya, Vicente Manansala, and Arturo Luz have in common?

• A. They are all painters who explored the use of abstraction in their works.

• B. They all depicted Philippine landscapes and scenes in their paintings.

• C. They are all sculptors who worked with
wood as their primary medium.

• D. They are all writers who contributed to the development of Philippine literature in English.

You are attending the Kuraldal Festival in Bulacan and see a group of performers wearing white dresses and carrying small flags. What is the significance of this performance?

• A. It is a reenactment of the town's victory over Spanish colonizers

• B. It symbolizes the town's unity and peace

• C. It is a tribute to the town's indigenous roots

• D. It is a thanksgiving offering to the town's patron saint

You are visiting Region 3 and want to learn more about the traditional art forms in the area. Which of the following is a type of traditional weaving found in the region?

• A. Ilocano weaving

• B. T'nalak weaving

• C. Sinamay weaving

• D. Pina weaving

An artist creates a sculpture made entirely out of recycled materials. What contemporary Philippine art form is this an example of?

• A) Practical art

• B) Digital art

• C) Performance art

• D) Collage art.