Contemporary Art: Technique and Practices

Contemporary art criticism focuses on:

• Aesthetic value

• The artist's personal feelings

•   The process of creation

• How pleasing it is to the senses

Which of the following is a characteristic of minimalism in art?

• Complexity and detail

• Removing the unnecessary

• Using many colors

•   Incorporating found objects

What is a "found object" in contemporary art?

• A sculpture made of bronze

• An object considered useless used in art

• A painting of a landscape

• A photograph

What does "medium" refer to in art?

• The artist's message

• The style of art

• The viewer's interpretation

• The materials used to create art

What is hybrid media in contemporary art?

• Art using only natural materials

• Combination of traditional and modern forms

•   Modern products

• Traditional art forms

The Davao International Airport was designed by:

•   Leandro Locsin

• BJ Pascual

• Ronald Ventura

• Jordan Mang-osan

Which of the following is an example of an 'out of the box' material used in contemporary painting?

• Oil paint

• Gouache

• Coffee

•   Crayon

Jordan Mang-osan is known for using what unique material in his art?

• Sunlight through a magnifying glass

• Tomato

• Human blood

•   Soy sauce

Riel Hilario’s sculpture "Our Lady of Revenge" is made of:

• Bronze

• Glass

• Carved wood, metal, fiberglass and found objects

• anite

What is a traditional material used in sculpting?

• Papier-mâché

• Wood

• Plastic

• Clay