CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

MIDTERM EXAM

Name: _____________________________________________ Class Section: __________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES
Direction: Read and understand carefully each statement. Choose the best answer from the choices then write the
letter of your answer on the blanks provided. Use CAPITAL LETTER only.

_____1. It is creating something new, something original and something different on a material and making
inanimate objects to have life.
A. Art B. Aesthetic C. Rhythm D. Balance

_____2. Which principle will you apply when there is an alteration of black and white stripes, by checkered blue
and orange squares?
A. Art B. Aesthetic C. Rhythm D. Balance

_____3. Ariane is a fine arts student while studying she learns to admire the artists, value highly different works
of art, and appreciate the role of art in society. What division of art study is does Ariane possess?
A. Contemporary Art B. Integrative Art
C. Art Appreciation D. Art Production

_____4. John is an artist by heart and soul which is really evident through his art works. He contributes to
the growth and development of the Philippine Arts. He also has an outstanding share in the cultural
heritage and cultural identity of the country. If you will assess, what award will he can be received?
A. Order of the National Artist Award B. National Living Treasures Award
C. Notable Contemporary Artist Award D. None of the above

_____5. This award recognizes the artist that preserves the traditional art of the Philippines which kept the art
alive even in the contemporary period.
A. Order of the National Artist Award B. National Living Treasures Award
C. Notable Contemporary Artist Award D. None of the above

_____6. There are different periods in the art history which reflects our rich culture and artworks. Nowadays, our
art is presently called Contemporary arts, when did contemporary arts begin?
A. Art which are developed from 1960 until now
B. Art which are developed from 1970 until now
C. Art which are developed from 1980 until now
D. Art which are developed from 1990 until now

_____7. The following are the reason why people engaged in art, EXCEPT;
A. to express their emotions and thoughts, real or imaginary
B. to entertain, informs, and persuades people
C. to produce things of beauty and masterpieces
D. to give them privacy

_____8. Based on Philippine art history, arts are for ritual purposes or for everyday use. What era is this which is
also known as ethnic art?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic

_____9. What era does characterize by geometric designs and patterns eliciting focus from the believers?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic
_____10. What era does art became handmaiden of religion to propagate the Catholic faith and thus support the
colonial order at the same time?
A. Pre-Colonial B. Spanish C. American D. Islamic

_____11. What contemporary art forms which are perceived by the eyes like painting and sculpture?
A. Literature B. Music C. Dance D. Visual Art

_____12. Examples of these art forms are short stories, novels, and play. What contemporary art form is this?
A. Literature B. Music C. Dance D. Visual Art

_____13. What contemporary art form is being described when you sway your body to the beat of a song?
A. Literature B. Music C. Dance D. Visual Art

_____14. Modern Art is totally same with contemporary arts since modern and contemporary are synonymous to
each other.
A. True B. False C. Both A and B D. None of the above

_____15. Before colonization, the Philippines already have its indigenous art.
A. True B. False C. Both A and B D. None of the above

_____16. To give emphasis on an artwork, an artist must give proper importance on one or more parts of the thing
or the whole thing itself.
A. True B. False C. Both A and B D. None of the above

_____17. Who is the only GAMABA awardee in the field of casque making?
A. Eduardo Mutuc B. Salita Monon
C. Teofilo Garcia D.Haja Amina Appi

_____18. Who is the GAMABA awardee from Pampanga which produce different detailed metalwork?
A. Eduardo Mutuc B. Salita Monon
C. Teofilo Garcia D.Haja Amina Appi

_____19. The Order of the National Artist was enacted by what order?
A. Presidential Proclamation No. 1000, s. 1972
B. Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972
C. Presidential Proclamation No. 1000, s. 1982
D. Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1982

_____20. What was the main contribution of Ramon Valera in development of fashion design in the Philippines?
A. He transformed the components of traditional baro’t saya into a single clothing.
B. He innovated the Philippine most common terno clothes shirt and shorts.
C. He uses zipper instead of hooks in clothing and exclusion of scarfs.
D. None of the above

21-30. Direction: Write E if the statements belongs to Ethnic Tradition, S if it belongs to Spanish Tradition, A
if it belongs to American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions.

_____21. Filipino developed choreographies by mimicking movements of animals.

_____22. Technological innovations affected art making resulting to non-conventional artworks.

_____23. Zarzuelas and operas became popular in this period.

_____24. Religion and secularization influenced all art forms.

_____25. Pottery, weaving, wood carving, and metal crafting are the forms of visual arts.
_____26. Painting and sculpture were the most popular forms of visual arts.

_____27. Filipinos studied abroad and later on introduced new ideas in art making.

_____28. New forms of expression in every artwork entered the scene.

_____29. Bricks and stones were predominantly used in constructing buildings.

_____30. The geographical location and experiences of the Filipinos were the main factors in art production.

31-40. Direction: Analyze the following artwork. Identify what are the principles of art used in the artwork and
choose the best answer from the box below. Write the letter of your answer on the blanks provided and use
CAPITAL LETTER only.

A. Harmony B. Balance C. Rhythm

D. Proportion E. Emphasis F. Radial

_____31. _____32.

_____33. _____34.

_____35. _____36.
_____37. _____38.

_____39. _____40.

41-50. Direction: Identify the artworks of the different National Artist of the Philippines. Match the Column A
from Column B. Write the letter of your answer on the blanks provided and use CAPITAL LETTER only.

_____41. Fernando Amorsolo A. UP Oblation

_____42. Vicente Manansala B. Manila Polo Club

_____43. Guillermo Tolentino C. Ang Probinsyano

_____44. Pablo Tinio D. Walang Sugat

_____45. Carlos Quirino E. Planting Rice

_____46. Lino Brocka F. The Great Malayan

_____47. Ronald Alan Poe G. A Cluster of Nipa Hut

_____48. Ernani Cuenco H. Philippine Folk Dances and Games

_____49. Daisy Avellana I. Inang Bayan

_____50. Francisca Reyes Aquino J. Tinimbang Ngunit Kulang