Philippine Modern Art Quiz

The Modern Era in Philippine art began after which historical event?

• Spanish colonization

• World War II

• Martial Law

• The Industrial Revolution

Modern artists aim to __________.

• Copy and idealize reality

• Create illusions of depth

• Depict what might be “ugly” and unpleasant

• Follow traditional academic art

The main proponent of Modern Art painting in the Philippines is __________.

• Vicente Manansala

• Victorio Edades

• Cesar Legaspi

• H.R. Ocampo

Neo-Realism in the Philippines began around __________.

• 1949

• 1930

• 1955

• 1971

The Philippine Art Gallery, home of the Neo-Realists, existed between __________.

• 1940–1950

• 1951–1969

• 1960–1980

• 1975–1995

Vicente Manansala is known for his style of __________.

• Transparent Cubism

• Abstract Expressionism

• Realism

• Surrealism

Cesar Legaspi’s painting “Gadgets II” symbolizes __________.

• Industrial progress

• Fusion of man and machine

• Filipino festivals

• Nature and landscapes

H.R. Ocampo’s painting “The Contrast” reflects __________.

• Religious faith

• Poverty and social inequality

• Romantic love

• City architecture

Romeo Tabuena is known for his paintings of __________.

• Modern skyscrapers

• Rural landscapes with carabaos and nipa huts

• Political leaders

• Religious icons

Victor Oteyza is recognized as one of the early __________.

• Surrealists

• Neo-Realists

• Impressionists

• Classical artists