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Contemporary Arts from the Philippines

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A tradition where the location and experiences of the Filipinos were the major factors in art production
a)
American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions
b)
Ethnic Tradition
c)
Spanish Colonial Tradition 
d)
Chinese Colonial Tradition
2.
Religion and Secularization were the dominant themes of the art forms
a)
American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions
b)
Ethnic Tradition
c)
Spanish Colonial Tradition
d)
Chinese Colonial Tradition
3.
Modernism entered the field of art wherein Filipinos started to explore different materials, and techniques in expressing themselves through non-conventional art
a)
American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions
b)
Ethnic Tradition
c)
Spanish Colonial Tradition
d)
Chinese Colonial Tradition
4.
He is the one who introduced modern visual art in the country through his exhibition
a)
Diosdado Lorenzo
b)
Juan Arellano
c)
Vicente Manansala
d)
Victorio Edades
5.
She created the Art Association of the Philippines
a)
Lydia Villanueva-Arguilla 
b)
Lucrecia R. Kasilag
c)
Purita Kalaw-Ledesma
d)
Honorata dela Rama
6.

Which of these does NOT describe what art is?

a)

conscious use of skill

b)

unconscious use of creative imagination

c)

production of aesthetic objects that are either beautiful

d)

produces aesthetic objects that express important ideas or feelings

7.

If a traditional work of art allows us to ______________ the craftsmanship of the artist, an installation allows us to _______________ the "artwork". Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

a)

appreciate, experience

b)

experience, appreciate

c)

enhance, appreciate

d)

experience, enhance

8.

What is the name of the Japanese artist who is known as the Polka Dot Queen?

a)

Yoyoi Asama

b)

Kayoi Asahi

c)

Ayoi Kusuma

d)

Yayoi Kusama

9.

Which of these is NOT a function of the arts from a societal perspective?

a)

the arts are a social glue

b)

help to project an image of a cosmopolitan, cultured people

c)

add vibrancy to the city

d)

help a nation to evolve its identity

e)

the arts help to protect the nation

10.

Which is NOT a common perception about the arts?

a)

elitist

b)

can make a 'good' living out of it

c)

not as important as the sciences

d)

it's a luxury

11.

Why are the arts important to a society from the economic perspective?

a)

it can attract overseas talents to work and contribute to the economy

b)

It brings in the tourist dollar

c)

the arts need funds to thrive

d)

the spirit of creativity in the arts helps to boost innovation necessary for the knowledge-based economy

12.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the power of art?

a)

art as a form of protest

b)

art as a weapon to attack

c)

art as a tool for activism

d)

art as a platform for nations to meet

13.

It is said that art has the power to provoke. Which of these examples shows how this power resulted in the artist being censored?

a)

Banksy's 'Slave Labour'

b)

the Charlie Hebdo cartoons

c)

the Sticker Lady's 'My Grandfather Road' street art

d)

the painting 'Guernica' by Picasso

14.

Digital technology has transformed the way art is funded. What does this form of disruption entail?

a)

use of crowdfunding platforms rather than traditional sources of funding

b)

it is a move away from government or non-profit sponsors

c)

enables democratisation of access

d)

use of online platforms like Magnus

15.

Why are the benefits of reading for pleasure?

a)

it's an avenue for self-expression, learning and reflection

b)

it's a platform for obfuscation

c)

it opens our minds to different opinions and perspectives

d)

it helps to nurture a sense of empathy in us

16.

Who was considered as Father of Indigenous Art?

a)

Fernando Amorsolo

b)

Vicente Manansala

c)

Elito Circa

d)

Teofilo Garcia

17.

How is art experienced and consumed?

a)

Through direct experience

b)

Through indirect experience

c)

Through perception

d)

Through direct and indirect experiences

18.

Which refers to the basic forms of drama performed by ancient Greeks?

a)

Action and Comedy

b)

Action and Tragedy

c)

Tragedy and Comedy

d)

Action, tragedy, and Comedy

19.

What element refers to dramatic structure that includes the ideas and emotions implied by the overall meaning of the play

a)

Language/dialogue

b)

Climax

c)

Thought

d)

Theme

20.

Which element refers to the person who is attempting to solve the problems(Protagonist) and the one who brings conflicts or struggles as outside source(Antagonist)

a)

Characters

b)

Climax

c)

Thought

d)

Theme

21.

Which element refers to the person who is attempting to solve the problems(Protagonist) and the one who brings conflicts or struggles as outside source(Antagonist)

a)

Characters

b)

Climax

c)

Thought

d)

Theme

22.

Who is a famous Renaissance Artist

a)

Leonardo Da Vinci

b)

The Group of 7

c)

Hokusai

d)

Salvador Dali

23.

Who are famous Impressionist Artists

a)

Leonardo Da Vinci

b)

The Group of 7

c)

Hokusai

d)

Salvador Dali

24.

Who is a famous Japanese Artist

a)

Leonardo Da Vinci

b)

The Group of 7

c)

Hokusai

d)

Salvador Dali

25.

What is one technique used by renaissance artists?

a)

Blending / Dabbing / Hatching / Impasto

b)

Stencil

c)

Linear Perspective

d)

Juxtaposition

26.

What is one technique used by surrealist artists?

a)

Blending / Dabbing / Hatching / Impasto

b)

Stencil

c)

Linear Perspective

d)

Juxtaposition

27.

What is one technique used by Impressionist artists?

a)

Blending / Dabbing / Hatching / Impasto

b)

Stencil

c)

Linear Perspective

d)

Juxtaposition

28.

Which one of these is NOT an element of art?

a)

Space

b)

Shape

c)

Design

d)

Form

29.

What are some ways you can create space? (Select TWO answers)

a)

Draw object big in front, small in back

b)

Use only cool colours

c)

Linear perspective

d)

Draw the moon and sun

30.

What is a complimentary colour?

a)

Colour on opposite end of colour wheel

b)

Colour on same side of colour wheel

c)

Colour that is not on the colour wheel

d)

Colour that makes you feel good

31.

What is an analogue colour?

a)

Colour on opposite end of colour wheel

b)

Colour on same side of colour wheel

c)

Colour that is not on the colour wheel

d)

Colour that makes you feel good

32.

What is contour drawing?

a)

Start on the outside, then work on the inside

b)

Start on the inside, then work on the outside

33.

What is gesture drawing?

a)

Start on the outside, then work on the inside

b)

Start on the inside, then work on the outside

34.

What is a B pencil used for? (Select TWO answers)

a)

BIG areas

b)

BOLD look

c)

BUSY look

d)

SOFT look

35.

Which one of these is NOT an element of design?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Distance

c)

Balance

d)

Pattern

36.

According to Billboard Magazine, what was the #1 single of 2017?

a)

"Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee

b)

"That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars

c)

"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

d)

"Humble." by Kendrick Lamar

37.
a)

Nefertiti

b)

Funerary Mask of King Tut

c)

King Akhenaten

d)

Quartzite Statue of Chief lector/priest Padiamenope

38.
a)

Temple at Philae

b)

The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Gaza

c)

The Great Sphinx

d)

Obelisk of King Thutmose I

39.
a)

The Great Pyramid

b)

The Great Sphinx

c)

Obelisk of King Thutmose I

d)

Temple at Philae

40.

Which one of these styles was NOT merged to create contemporary

a)

Hip Hop

b)

Jazz

c)

Ballet

d)

Modern

41.

Contemporary developed during what century

a)

16

b)

18

c)

20

d)

19

42.

Who made this work?

a)

Kawayan De Guia

b)

Alwin Reamillo

c)

Nona Garcia

d)

Mideo Cruz

43.

This artist-run collective is one of the groups responsible for the revival of Escolta

a)

98B

b)

Sipat Lawin Ensemble

c)

Pilipinas Street Plan

d)

Salingpusa

44.

This multi-disciplinary artist is known as the Godfather of Philippine New Wave films

a)

Khavn Dela Cruz

b)

Kidlat Tahimik

c)

Kiri Dalena

d)

Sari Dalena

45.

This Filipina artist-photographer reimagined herself as Frida Kahlo in her work series entitled:100 years between us (Frida Kahlo)

a)

Wawi Navarozza

b)

Nikki Luna

c)

Marina Cruz

d)

Maria Taniguchi

46.

He is known to elevate the traditional Filipino paper-cutting into a fine art

a)

Ryan Villameal

b)

Ian Fabro

c)

Ronald Ventura

d)

Poklong Anading

47.

He is an inter-media artist at the forefront of critical discourse on the subject of urbanization and the socio-economic underpinnings that are made manifest in densely-populated areas.


He was also one of the founders of the collectives, 98B and Pilipinas Street Plan

a)

Tad Ermitano

b)

Mark Salvatus

c)

Charles Buenconsejo

d)

Constantino Zicarelli

48.

"_____________________ artistic approach plays with ideas of defacement and vandalization. The traditional painted landscapes that are visible underneath his layers of pastos oil and spray paint give the impression that an Old Master painting having been destroyed.


The destruction of these figures becomes integral to our aesthetic understanding of the piece.


His paintings become assemblages of recognizable objects and obscure shapes which interlace, envelope and unfurl within one another." -Arndt Fine Art

a)

Jigger Cruz

b)

Manuel Ocampo

c)

Dr. Karayom

d)

Ronald Ventura

49.

Started as a street artist, this Ateneo Art Awards short-listed nominee puts his icons on canvass and plaster that was once and still is on the streets, as criticisms of the ironies of Philippine everyday life, the art scene, and art-making.


Photo from Vinyl on Vinyl


TRIVIA: He was also just proclaimed as one of the 13 artists this year by CCP

a)

Boy Agimat

b)

Analog

c)

Garapata

d)

Dr. Karayom

50.

This documentary photographer created this iconic photo of the mambabatok, Apo Whang-Od

a)

Jake Verzosa

b)

Paco Guerrero

c)

Veejay Villafranca

d)

Neal Oshima

51.

Nilo Ilarde created this attention grabbing work in one of the booths in ArtfairPH and adds context to his work by stating: "The art fair is full of objects, more or less interesting"


Which among the following is his work?

a)
b)
c)
d)