4thQ CPAR Long Quiz

What is the significant work that is popular in Sulu by Darhata Sawabi?

• Weaving

• Wood carving

• Plastic arts

• Embroidery

How does Haja Amina Appi's pandan mat weaving uniquely contribute to her community's identity?

• By weaving mats with vibrant colors, geometric designs, and fine symmetry, often used for prayer or as gifts.

• By creating mats exclusively for personal use, keeping the designs within her immediate family.

• By using only traditional, muted colors that reflect the somber nature of their heritage.

• By strictly adhering to the weaving patterns of other communities to promote unity.

What is a key characteristic of Magdalena Gamayo's weaving that earned her recognition?

• Her exclusive use of imported materials to enhances the durability of her woven products.

• Her focus on quantity rather than quality, producing large volumes of textiles.

• Her use of modern, non-traditional weaving techniques to create innovative designs.

• Her ability to replicate traditional patterns with excellence and consistency.

Lang Dulay's t'nalak designs often incorporate elements of nature and local myths. Which of the following is an example of a traditional design she uses?

• Modern logos and brand names.

• Abstract geometric shapes with no cultural significance.

• Bulinglangit (clouds), kabang (butterfly), crocodiles, and flowers.

• Portraits of historical figures.

How did Eduardo Mutuc’s skill in crafting religious and secular art contribute to it’s recognition as a GAMABA awardee?

• By focusing solely on secular art to appeal to a broader audience.

• By creating detailed and lifelike pieces such as altars, mirrors and carosas with wood, silver and bronze.

• By creating mass-produced, inexpensive souvenirs for tourists.

• By exclusively using modern materials like plastic and resin to reduce production.

Uwang Ahadas broke traditional gender norms by mastering the kwintangan. What is the kwintangan traditionally used for?

• To communicate secret messages between villages.

• To lull children sleep with gentle melodies.

• To call for abundant harvests of grains.

• To accompany war dances and signify victory.

Samaon Sulaiman was a master of the kutyapi, but what other musical skills did he possess?

• He was proficient in playing other instruments such as the kulintang, agong, gandingan and tambuli.

• He primarily repaired and maintained instruments rather than playing them.

• He was proficient only in stringed instruments, avoiding percussion instruments.

• He focused solely on the kutyapi and did not learn any other instruments.

Alonzo Saclag uses his knowledge of local musical instruments preserve traditions associated with rituals. In what context were these performances typically held?

• As background music to daily chores.

• During celebrations or communal agreements such as peace pacts.

• During religious ceremonies of other cultures.

• Exclusively for private family gatherings.

Besides mastering local musical instruments and associated dance patterns, how did Alonzo Saclag further contribute to the preservation of Kalinga traditions?

• By keeping his knowledge secret to maintain its exclusivity.

• By taking a formal education reaching radio stations and creating Kalinga Budong Dance Troupe.

• By modifying traditional music to fit modern pop songs.

• By selling traditional instruments to tourists for profit.

How did the Thirteen Artist Awards contributed to the Philippine contemporary art scene?

• They focus solely on preserving historical artworks, ignoring new artists.

• They disregard the importance of materials and techniques in art creation.

• They strictly enforce traditional art techniques, preventing innovation.

• They update modernizing potential and assess artists’ engagement with the art world.