MULTIPLE CHOICES

Philippine Contemporary Arts can be found _____ . D

a. at home c. in the streets

b. in school d. all of the above

Art of any form and genre that is produced in our time refers to _____ Art. A

a. Contemporary c. Modern

b. Integral d. Temporary

Contemporary Philippine art is an expression of the Filipino artist’s thoughts and

feelings based on their _____ . C

a. biases c. experience

b. birth d. indifference

Categories of artistic creation and are characterized by similarities in form, style, or

subject matter refers to _____ . C

a. gender c. genre

b. generality d. gentile

Common everyday arts should be _____ . A

a. appreciated c. depreciated

b. avoided d. detested

Present day art has a lot of _____ . D

a. deficiencies c. problems

b. difficulties d. varieties

Manga is an example of _____ . B

a. Applied Art c. Performance Art

b. Literary Art d. Visual Art

Contemporary Arts have different _____ that are put together to come up with a distinct
artwork. A

a. elements c. mixtures

b. ingredients d. textures

Anastacia and her friends attended a party. As the party and music begins, they started
moving their bodies in sync to the beat of the music. What art forms is seen in the
description? C

a. Music c. Dance

b. Theater d. Film
Teacher Rico told an assignment to his students to compose lines of words in rhyme
accompanied by the beat of a song. What art form is seen in the situation? D

a. Film c. Theater

b. Dance d. Music

Which of the following Republic Act known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act? A

a. R.A. Act. 7355 c. R.A. Act. 7356

b. R.A. Act. 11190 d. R.A. Act. 10066

It is a kind of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different designs which
reflect the tradition of the T’boli. D

a. Abel c. Pis syabit

b. Musa d. T’nalak

What is the Panay epic that is passed on through oral communications? D

a. poem c. Suguidanon

b. t’nalak d. Biag ni Lam-ang

Artists receive GAMABA awards mainly because … D

A. He/she has an artwork.

B. He/she is engaged in an art tradition.

C. He/she is a member of an indigenous community.

D. He/she has a significant contribution as part of an indigenous community.

This law enabled the government to give appropriate recognition and prestige to
Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made an outstanding contribution to
Philippine arts and letters. A

a. Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 s.1972

b. Presidential Proclamation No. 1100 s.1972

c. Presidential Proclamation No. 1010 s.1972

d. Presidential Proclamation No. 0011 s.1972

Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco is a Filipino National Artist for________. C

a. Dance c. Visual Arts

b. Literature d. Film

What does the Oblation statue symbolize? A

a. Freedom and Sacrifice c. Ambition and Loyalty

b. Compassion and Hard work d. Love and Empathy

What is the title of Joya’s mural in the Virata School of Business? A

a. Barter of Panay c. Crucifixion

b. Oblation d. Pagsamba
Flow or movement of music through time. C

a. Tempo b. Texture c. Rhythm d. Melody

It refers to the softness and loudness of music. D

a. Texture b. Timbre c. Harmony d. Dynamics

It is also known as “tone color”, is the unique quality of sound. A

a. Timbre b. Harmony c. Dynamics d. Rhythm

It is the tune of a musical piece. B

a. Rhythm b. Melody c. Texture d. Harmony

It is the sound of two or more notes heard at the same time. A

a. Harmony b. Texture c. Melody d. Timbre

It is the layers of musical sounds. C

a. Timbre b. Dynamics c. Texture d. Harmony

IDENTIFICATION

It is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the
preservation, development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture.

ANSWER: National Commission of the Culture and the Arts

This gallery is a unique cultural expression of Davao’s visual artists.

ANSWER: Kublai Art Gallery and Davao Contemporary Art Gallery

This award-giving body marks turnings in and of Philippine contemporary art.

ANSWER: Thirteen Artists Award

Tourist mobility might influence the community’s observance of tradition and tend
to diminish the quality of native art forms. What factor that affect the production
process of art emphasized in the statement?

ANSWER: Tourism

This houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera in
several galleries, as well as venues for art shows and exhibitions.

ANSWER: Ben Cab Museum

It is a Filipino citizen who has been given the value and title in recognition of his or her
significant contribution.

ANSWER: National Artist

He is the first National Artist known as a world class painter.

ANSWER: Fernando Amorsolo

The rank and title of National Artist is proclaimed by the _________ of the Philippines.

ANSWER: President

This element of art can be illustrated as horizontal, vertical, curve, or circular.

ANSWER: LINE

Cone, sphere, and cylinder are some examples to illustrate this element of art.

ANSWER: FORM

It is an expression of artistic ideas through images, structures, and tactile work

ANSWER: VISUAL ARTS

It is a combination of vocal sounds, instrumental sounds, or both that produce form of

beauty, harmony, and expression of emotions.

ANSWER: MUSIC

It is the style of design and method of construction of buildings and other physical
structures.

ANSWER: ARCHITECTURE

It is also called a movie or motion picture.

ANSWER: FILM
It is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of movement of
body in a rhythmic way.

ANSWER: DANCE

It is the collection of coordinated sound or sounds.

ANSWER: MUSIC

It is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.

ANSWER: ARCHITECTURE

It is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas, stories, or
feelings with the use of moving images.

ANSWER: FILM

The movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space,
for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion.

ANSWER: DANCE

Collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a
real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.

ANSWER: THEATER

This art can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.

ANSWER: LITERARY ART

Painting is an example of… ANSWER: VISUAL ART

ENUMERATION

Support system of arts in the Philippines

GALLERIES, INSTITUTIONS, MUSEUM, AND AWARD-GIVING BODIES

Two Museums in the Philippines that promotes and preserves Philippine arts
BENCAB MUSEUM AND NATIONAL MUSEUM

Seven categories under which National Artists can be recognized:

LITERATURE, FILM AND BROADCASTING / BROADCAST ARTS, ARCHITECTURE,
DESIGN AND ALLIED ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, AND VISUAL ARTS

Six Elements of Music

RHYTHM, DYNAMICS, TIMBRE, MELODY, HARMONY, AND TEXTURE

Parts of Rhythm

TEMPO AND BEAT

Kinds of Texture in Music

MONOPHONIC, HOMOPHONIC, AND POLYPHONIC

Art Forms and Practices Nationwide

BAHAY NA BATO, BAHAY KUBO, BANGKA, HARANA, KUNDIMAN,

NEOVERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE, ORIGINAL PILIPINO MUSIC (OPM), PASYON,
SENAKULO, TANAGA, AND ZARZUELA

Six (6) Elements of Visual Arts

LINES, SHAPES, FORMS, COLORS, TEXTURES, AND SPACE

Seven (7) Principles of Arts

PROPORTION, HARMONY, VARIETY, MOVEMENT, RHYTHM, BALANCE,

EMPHASIS

The development of the Philippine arts comes in three major traditions:

ETHNIC TRADITION, SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION, AND AMERICAN COLONIAL

AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS TRADITIONS
TRUE OR FALSE

Contemporary Art is influenced by the artist’s personal context. TRUE

Contemporary Art does not express artist’s expression of his context. FALSE

Contemporary Art is not prominent in the Philippines. FALSE

Many contemporary Philippine artworks are admired and respected. TRUE

Contemporary Arts have different elements. TRUE

These elements that are put together to come up with a distinct artwork. TRUE

Balance, proportion, and texture are principles of art. FALSE

Color, line, and shape are elements of art. TRUE

Literary arts are an expression of ideas through writing. TRUE

Visual art is an expression of artistic ideas through images. TRUE

One is resourceful if he has the ability to find quick and clever ways to get art materials
from one’s surroundings. TRUE

One is creative if one can use his or her imagination in coming up with an artwork.
TRUE

There are established or fixed standards in creating Contemporary Art. FALSE

The artist is free to render his artwork with the use of various materials, traditional or
non-traditional. TRUE

Dance, Theater and Music are kinds of visual arts. FALSE

Visual artworks of indigenous people are for their entertainment only. FALSE

Vaudeville is one of the performance arts introduced to us by the Americans. TRUE

People nowadays are experimenting and mixing forms when it comes to contemporary
arts. TRUE

The colonizers have a significant influence on Philippine visual arts and is still prominent
today. TRUE
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ARTS COMES IN THREE MAJOR

TRADITIONS:

 Ethnic Tradition

- Art forms are primarily influenced by the geographical location and the experiences of
the Filipinos (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016). In this time, the purpose of arts is integral
to life. Arts reflected the pagan beliefs and practices, everyday activity such as fishing
and farming, and specific decorative art pattern to the community.

Examples: Angono Petroglyphs, Manunggul Jar, and Banga

 Spanish Colonial Tradition

- Art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization. In this time,
Spaniards used arts to propagate the Catholic faith.

Examples: Langit, lupa, at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans and St. Paul Metropolitan
Cathedral

 American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions

- Modern Art Modern art refers to the practice of art from 1860s to 1960s. the main
theme of art works in this time is national identity.

Examples: The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo and Bayanihan by
Carlos “Botong” Francisco

- Contemporary Arts Contemporary art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the
present. Contemporary arts mirror contemporary culture and society. Diverse and
emerging art practices were being introduced in this era.

Examples: Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcua and Art
Installation in Sand Dunes of Paoay by Leeroy New

PRINCIPLES OF ART

1. Proportion

- It refers to the relationship of the size of elements in a body of art. For example, when
drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the
human is proportional to the size of the house.

2. Harmony

- In visual arts, harmony is the unity of the artwork, specifically about the arrangement of
the related elements.

3. Variety

- In other terms, variety may be referred to as diversity. This means adding multiple,
different elements to break the monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting.

4. Movement

- In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece

of art.
5. Rhythm

- This refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern. In visual arts,
repeated design elements may create a certain flow and may lead the viewer’s eyes.

6. Balance

- Refers to the even and equal distribution of elements.

7. Emphasis

- It is a principle which may refer to the greater impact given on a certain element.

EXAMPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

Visual Arts

- Pop Art

- Word Art

- Conceptual Art

- Installation Art

- Photorealism

- Contemporary Realism

- Graffiti Art

Performance Arts

- Music: blues, electronic, experimental, funk, hip-hop, jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots

- Theater Art: stage, film, street play

- Dance: flash mob, Street Dances comprising hiphop, funk, house and rave

Applied Arts

- Video Art

- Photography

- Computer Art

- Film and Broadcasting Art

- Architecture, Design and Allied Art

Literary Arts

- Illustrated Novel

- Digi-Fiction

- Graphic Novels

- Manga

- Doodle Fiction

- Text-Talk Novels
- Chick Literature

- Flash Fiction

- Flash Fiction

- Blog

ELEMENTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Contemporary Arts have different elements that are put together to come up with a
distinct artwork. These elements include:

1. Appropriation, this relates to the modifications made by the artist.

2. Hybridity, this refers in the use of different art mediums that are put together.

3. Technology, its application highlights the creativity of the artist.

4. Performance, carried out for viewers to experience.

5. Space, intricate use of space.