Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ROXAS CITY
ROXAS CITY DISTRICT II – CLUSTER VIII
DON AMANDO BAYOT SR. MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
CAGAY, ROXAS CITY

UNIT TEST IN CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

S.Y. 2023-2024
NAME: _____________________________________________ SCORE: _______________
GRADE & SECTION: _______________________________ DATE: ________________
TEST I- MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully and answer it by encircling the
letter of your choice.
1. The following describes an art, except
A. Art is defined as a human activity that involves the creation of visual, auditory,
or performed artifacts known as artworks.
B. Art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to
be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
C. Art is a masterpiece of an unknown being that evolved through time and is
passed down from generation to another.
D. Art is an imaginative and technical skill attributed to humans’ ability to create.
2. There are different periods in art history which reflect our rich culture and artworks.
Nowadays, our art is presently called Contemporary arts, when did contemporary
arts begin?
A. Art which has been developed from 1960 until now.
B. Art which has been developed from 1870 until now.
C. Art which has been developed from 1900 until now.
D. Art which has been developed from 1995 until now.
3. . In this Era art was an offshoot of social realism brought about by Martial Law.
A. American Era C. Contemporary Era
B. Modern Era D. Japanese Era
4. Which of the following is not true about visual art?
A. Visual art has been used primarily in advertising to influence human behavior.
B. Visual art allows people to have an eye aesthetic – what is beautiful and
appealing.
C. Visual art trains a person’s mind to evaluate, scrutinize, and criticize elements of
an artwork.
D. Visual art hinders the person to be observant and look for meaning in what is
seen, heard, and experienced.
5. The following describe the nature of art, except
A. Art can take many visual forms, from photorealism to abstraction.
B. Art has no ability to mimic and replicate reality and objects because of its
limitations.
C. Art serves as a vehicle for conveying feelings and emotions.
D. A person can take in pre-existing man-made objects and elevate them to the
level of art.
6. 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
7. It refers to intangible art, such as oral art forms, music, traditions, and celebrations,
representing the ethnolinguistic group where it came from.
A. Visual Art Form C. Indigenous Art Form
B. Rituals D. Modern Art
8. Which of the following are intangible art forms?
A. Textiles, basket, and wood saint sculptures
B. Wall décor, pots, and kitchen wares
C. Anitos, wood-stained carving, and paintings
D. Oral traditions, performance arts, and rituals
9. It is a fundamental artistic element in many visually sensed art forms such as
painting.
A. Texture B. Color C. Line D. Form
10.This art element helps you create forms and can vary in many ways but is usually
characterized by their lengths and widths as well as the paths they take.
A. Line B. Space C. Value D. Color
11.Leah identified the background, foareground, middle ground, and the distance in
between, around and within her artwork. What element of art is described?
A. Space B. Line C. Value D. Color
12.While finishing his art project, Dave uses his finger to know the roughness and the
smoothness of his work. What element of art is described?
A. Value B. Texture C. Color D. Space
13. This refers to the use of light and dark, shade and highlight, in an artwork.
A. Texture B. Line C. Value D. Space
14. Landmarks have been built to establish progress and accomplishments. In what
aspect of human life does art relate?
A. Art and Culture C. Art and Environment
B. Art and Technology D. Art and Religion
15. Filipino painters recreate images of biblical characters such as Sto. Niño of Cebu.
What aspect of human life does it relate?
A. Art and Culture C. Art and Environment
B. Art and Technology D. Art and Religion
16. Some artists represent their heritage more intentionally as Filipino, where the
choice of images, color palette, subject, and theme are evidently unique and
organic. What aspect of human life does it relate?
A. Art and Culture C. Art and Environment
B. Art and Technology D. Art and Religion
17.The most common depiction of the Philippine art genre would be farmers working in
rural landscape or workers in an urban area, whether in a market or construction
site. What aspect of human life does it relate?
A. Art and Politics C. Art and Economics
B. Art and Technology D. Art and Religion
18.Juan Luna’s inspiration in painting the Spoliarium was the true liberty against the
corruption and abuses of Spanish government officials in the Philippines. What
aspect of human life does it relate?
A. Art and Culture C. Art and Environment
B. Art and Politics D. Art and Religion
19.It is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a
system. It links creativity and innovation.
A. Modert Art B. Design C. Shapes D. Color
20. What is true about balance?
A. It is the concept of visual equilibrium.
B. It is a visual tempo of beat.
C. It creates a focal point in a design composition.
D. It is a visual flow through the composition.
Test II- Matching Type: Direction: Identify the artworks of the different National
Artist of the Philippines. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your answer
on the blanks provided and use CAPITAL LETTER only.

______1. Nicknamed the "Grand Old Man of

Philippine Art," he was the first-ever to be A. Francisca Reyes- Aquino
recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.
B. Ryan Cayabyab
______2. He was a most distinguished practitioner of
mural painting for many decades and best known C. Jovita Flores Fuentes
for his historical pieces.
D. Jose Garcia Villa
______3. He was the first Filipino National Artist in
Theater and Film and a so-called Boy Wonder of the E. Nick Juaquin
Philippine Movies.
______4. He was the country's first National Artist F. Juan Nakpil
for architecture and was regarded as the Dean of
G. Ronald Allan K. Poe
Filipino Architects.
______5. He was posthumously declared a National H. Lamberto Avellana
Artist of the Philippines for Film on May 23, 2006 by
former President Macapagal-Arroyo. I. Fernando Amorsolo

______6. was a Filipino poet, writer, and critic. He J. Carlos Francisco

used the pen name “Doveglion,” which was a
combination of the words “dove,” “eagle,” and
“lion” and was what he believed was his true
persona.
______7. In 1976, he was conferred the rank and
title of National Artist of the Philippines for
Literature and has been considered one of the most
important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and
Claro M. Recto.
______8. She was a National Artist for Music from
Roxas City, Capiz and was also the first Filipino
international star in the world of opera.
______9 He is a prominent Filipino musician and the
existing Executive and Artistic Director of the San
Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts.
______10. She was the legendary "Mother of

Prepared by:
PAUL P. PORRAS