Department of Education

Region VI – Western Visayas

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAPIZ

Banica, Roxas City

PRE-TEST IN CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Directions: Read and understand the statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct

answer.

1. It is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through

actual and work-experience with tools and materials or possessions of these works for

satisfaction.

A. Art Appreciation

B. Perspective

C. Subject of Art

D. Rhythm

2. Spolarium, Mona Lisa and The Scream are the best examples of this type of art.

A. Architecture

B. Film

C. Painting

D. Poetry

3. It is a classification of arts wherein it involves the use of an artist’s body as a medium; an

art form that requires movement from one place to another.

A. Literature
 B. Performing Arts

C. Sculptural

D. Visual Arts

4. A classification of art forms that has a non-subject matter, non-representational but

technique-focused and style-oriented.

A. Abstract Art

B. Practical Art

C. Pure Art

D. Touch Art

5. It is the narratives or works that are literary in nature and primarily deals with

imaginative and artistic writing.

A. Literature

B. Performing A5rts

C. Sculptural

D. Visual Arts

6. Inhabitants of Panay Islands are also known for having ______ which symbolizes their “

kaisugan” or valor or bravery.

A. Masks

B. Rituals

C. Swords

D. Tattoos
7. These local materials were considered as indigenous in our county. Its fiber has a natural

luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown and it is being used in

making slippers, ropes, twine and hammock.

A. Abaca

B. Bamboo

C. Buri

D. Pandan

8. Who is known as the father of Filipino painting? He is also the first Filipino to paint his

face, the first self-portrait in the Philippines.

A. Damian Domingo

B. Felix Hidalgo

C. Jose Rizal

D. Juan Luna

9. Which of the following is the known as the pre-colonial art?

A. Ceramics

B. Clay

C. Handicraft

D. Tattoo

10. It is known as an attempt at contextualizing art made in today’s global context as a

reaction against standardization and commercialism.

A. Altermodernism

B. Contemporary

C. Neorealism
 D. Postmodernism

11. He was a prolific lyricist and composer for decades. He effortlessly translated/wrote

anew the lyrics to traditional melodies: “ O Maliwanag Na Buwan” (Iloko), “Ako ay May

Singsing” (Pampanga), “ Alibangbang” (Visaya) among others.

A. Amado V. Hernandez

B. Francisca Reyes Aquino

C. Levi Celerio

D. Lino Brocka

12. She was a textile weaver based in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. Her skill and instinct are none

more apparent than they are in her ability to replicate designs she’s only seen once.

A. Honorata “ Atang” Dela Rama

B. Francisca Reyes Aquino

C. Lang Dulay

D. Magdalena Gamayo

13. Is a body of art movements that sought to contradict some aspects of modernism or some

aspects that emerged or developed in its aftermath, movements such as intermedia,

installation art and conceptual art.

A. Altermodernism

B. Modern Art

C. Postmodern Art

D. Premodern Art

14. It pertains to the use of various marks, outlines and implied lines in artwork and design,

most often used to define shape in two dimensional work.

B. Line

C. Shape

D. Texture

15. It refers to the area of an artwork that dominates attention or draws interest and it is often

the area a viewer looks first.

A. Contrast

B. Emphasis

C. Movement

D. Value

16. It may be enhanced by tone, texture and colour and considered as three-dimensional

showing height, width and depth.

A. Color

B. Line

C. Form

D. Texture

17. Is a principle of art that refers to the movement or action of a composition, usually

achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.

A. Balance

B. Proportion

C. Rhythm

D. Unity
18. It refers to the manner and ability in which an artist employs the technical skills of a

particular art or field of endeavor.

A. Art Technique

B. Contemporary Art

C. Modern Art

D. Performance Art

19. It is a long wooden bench made of Narra or Ipil placed under the eaves in the stone-paved

yard that surrounds the house, it signifies an individual or family’s wealth and prestige.

A. Bul-uls

B. Hagabi

C. Okir

D. Taka

20. People of South Cotabato were known for its weaving tradition that are woven from

abaca fibers, these are inspired by their dreams.

A. Ikat

B. Parang

C. Pinilian

D. T’nalak

21. It is traditionally performed by single women to attract the attention of potential suitors.

A series of graceful movements as they step in and out form between bamboo poles

which are rhythmically clapped together.

A. Habanera Botolena

B. Kappa Malong-Malong
 C. Pantomina

D. Singkil

22. It is very evident that ancient Filipinos were good in arts. Spanish colonizers used

painting and sculpture as tools to propagate the Catholic faith through beautiful images.

This describes on what era of technique?

A. Pre-Spanish Era

B. Spanish Period up to the present

C. Contemporary Period

D. World War II Era

23. In 16th Century artistic painting were introduced to the Filipinos by the Spaniards. During

this time, the Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda to spread _____

throughout the Philippines.

A. Catholicism

B. Hinduism

C. Islam

D. Protestantism

24. This refers to when the artist can now materialize the plan that he/she created and

appropriate techniques, materials, styles, and other art elements must be applied as part of

the art making process.

A. Brainstorming

B. Creating the plan of action

C. Deciding on what idea to materialize

D. Making the task

before, this approach refers to:

A. Cooperative Learning Approach

B. Discussion

C. Experimentation

D. Media Analysis

26. The more you explore, the more _______ you will gather.

A. Activities

B. Ideas

C. Learnings

D. Perspectives

27. In researching new techniques and practices. _______ is a required human value.

A. Consideration

B. Determination

C. Patience

D. Temperance

28. The first approach in accomplishing art tasks is ______.

A. Abstracting

B. Brainstorming

C. Evaluating

D. Experimenting

29. It is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and granting giving agency for the

preservation, development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture.

B. National Commission and the Arts of the Philippines

C. National Historical Commission of the Philippines

D. National Museum of the Philippines

30. The regulatory and enforcement of the government of the Philippines in restoring and

safeguarding of important cultural perspectives, sites, and reservations throughout the

Philippines.

A. Art Association of the Philippines

B. National Commission and the Arts of the Philippines

C. National Museum

D. National Library of the Philippines

31. The fiber of this material is durable and resistant to moisture.

A. Bamboo

B. Buri

C. Nito

D. Pandan

32. It is the manner in which artist use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal

effect and desired concept.

A. Style

B. Subject

C. Technique

D. Theme

33. What is the importance of having a unique way of creating art in the local area?
 A. It brings solidarity to the people

B. It is a way of drawing other to their place

C. It makes the community more productive

D. It makes their community beautiful

34. What is the best material for making a mat using plaiting technique?

A. Abaca

B. Clay

C. Nito grass

D. Wood

35. One of the artistic movements that has been most relevant throughout the contemporary

art movement is ____________.

A. Art Work

B. Found Objects

C. Large Scale Art

D. Minimalism

36. This idea is when we often view as junk are more valuable that we think that they are.

A. Design

B. Found Objects

C. Style

D. Technique

37. A technique where two or more flexible elements cross each other as they weave through

the stiffer radial spokes.

A. Coiling
 B. Plaiting

C. Twining

D. Wickering

38. A technique that uses big spaces and environment as a venue of art creation.

A. Art Work

B. Found Objects

C. Large Scale Art

D. Structures

39. A technique of putting different objects together to create three-dimensional art is called

_________.

A. Assemblage

B. Design

C. Style

D. Theme

40. A Filipino modern artist best known for his minimalist, geometric, and abstract styles of

art and his animated paintings of circus performers and musicians as well as his revered

city scape series.

A. Arturo Luz

B. Juan Luna y Novicio

C. Felix Resurrection Hidalgo

D. Guillermo Tolentino
 Answer Key

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

1. A 21. D

2. C 22. A

3. B 23. A

4. A 24. D

5. A 25. C

6. D 26. B

7. A 27. C

8. A 28. B

9. D 29. B

10. A 30. C

11. C 31. B

12. D 32. C

13. C 33. B

14. B 34. C

15. B 35. D

16. C 36. B

17. C 37. C

18. A 38. C

19. B 39. A

20. D 40. A
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

No. of Item
Competencies Percentage
Test Items Placement
Describes various contemporary art forms
5 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 10%
and their practices from the various regions
Discusses various art forms found in the
4 6, 7, 8, 9 8%
Philippines
Researches on various contemporary art 10, 11, 12,
4 8%
forms 13
Evaluates contemporary art forms based on 14, 15, 16,
5 10%
the elements and principles 17, 18
Relates the significance of arts forms from
3 19, 20, 21 6%
the regions
Compares forms of arts from different
2 22, 23 4%
regions
Researches on techniques and performance 24, 25, 26,
5 10%
practices applied to contemporary arts 27, 28,
Promotes arts from the regions 2 29, 30 4%
Discusses local materials used in creating
1 31 2%
art
Applies artistic skills and techniques in the
2 32, 33 4%
process of creation
Explicates the use of materials and
1 34 2%
appropriate techniques
Critiques available materials and 35, 36, 37,
4 8%
appropriate techniques 38
Incorporates contemporary characteristics to
2 39, 40 4%
one’s creation with attention to detail
Total 40 80%

Prepared by:

Connie P. Estrella
Teacher III
Capiz National High School
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