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WorksheetsPhilippine Art History
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the earliest forms of Philippine art, often found in caves and rock formations?
a. oil paintings
b. murals
c. sculptures
d. petroglyphs and cave paintings
What is retablo, a common art form during the Spanish colonial period?
a. a type of folk dance
b. a type of martial arts
c. a religious altar piece
d. a traditional Filipinomusical instrument
Which Filipino artist is known for his realistic paintings of rural life and landscapes?
a. Fernando Amorsolo
b. Juan Luna
c. Victorio Edades
d. Felix Ressurection Hidalgo
Who is considered one of the most influential muralist in Philippine art history?
a. Hernando Ocampo
b. Arturo Luz
c. Botong Francisco
d. Nena Saguil
What is the primary theme of art during the Japanese Occupation period?
a. Anstract expressionism
b. surrealism
c. religious devotion
d. nationalism and resistance
Which contemporary Filipino artist is known for his large-scale installations and performance art?
a. Ronald Ventura
b. Mark Justiniani
c. Hernando Ocampo
d. Nena Saguil
What is the name of the artistic characterized by bold, geometric shapes, and a focus on abstraction?
a. romanticism
b. cubism
c. realism
d. impressionism
Which artist is known for his dark and disturbing paintings that often explored themes of social injustice and human suffering?
a. Victorio Edades
b. Carlos “Botong” Francisco
c. Hernando Ocampo
d. Fernando Amorsolo
What is the name of the art movement that emerged in the Philippines in the 1970’s, characterized by its use of bold colors, dynamic compositions, and a focus on personal expression?
a. Impressionism Movement
b. Contemporary Philippine Art Movement
c. Philippine Modern Art Movement
d. Cubism Movement
What is the name of the painting technique that involves applying paint thickly, creating a textured surface?
a. Pointilism
b. Glazing
c. Impasto
d. Sgraffito
What is the name of the art movement that emerged in the Philippine in the 1980’s, characterized by its focus on social and political issues?
a. Philippine Modern Art Movement
b. Impressionism Movement
c. Cubism Movement
d. Contemporary Philippine Art Movement
What is the main characteristics of pre-colonial Philippine art?
a. It depicted scenes of urban life.
b. It used synthetic pigments and materials.
c. It reflected animistic beliefs and rituals.
d. It followed strict European styles.
Which material was commonly used by pre-colonial Filipinos in their artworks?
a. Oil paints
b. Acrylic paints
c. Natural pigments from plants and minerals
d. synthetic dyes
What was the dominant theme of Philippine art during the Spanish colonial period?
a. Secular landscapes
b. Abstract expression
c. Catholic religious imagery
d. Pop art
Who was the Filipino artist known for his painting Spoliari, which symbolized the Filipino struggle for freedom?
a. Juan Luna
b. Victorio Edades
c. Fernando Amorsolo
d. Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
How did American education influence Philippine art during their colonization?
a. It emphasized realism and everyday scenes.
b. It focused exclusively on modern art.
c. It introduced Catholic themes.
d. It suppressed artistic innovation.
What Japanese artistic styles influenced art during this period?
a. Baroque and Rococo
b. Nihonga and Soga
c. Art Deco and Cubism
d. Realism and Rimanticism
What is the hallmark of post-colonial Philippine art?
a. Exlusive focus on abstract themes
b. Replication of Western movments without innovation
c. Strict adherence to traditional styles
d. Emphasis on mixed media and installation art
What is the common theme in contemporary Philippine art?
a. Depictions of rural life without political understones
b. Focus solely of natural landscapes
c. Exploration of identity, culture, and social issues
d. Only religious devotion
Who is the artist recognized for his minimalist and geometric abstractions?
a. Arturo Luz
b. Mark Justiniani
c. Nena Saguil
d. Fernando Amorsolo
