LYCEUM NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

TAPUAC DISTRICT, DAGUPAN CITY

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
ART APPRECIATION

Name: Date:
Section:

I. Modified TRUE or FALSE. Write T if the statement is true. If the statement is false,
underline the word which makes it wrong and write the correct word on the space
provided.

_______1. Contextual approach gives importance to the formal qualities of art as

basis.
_______2. Romanticism means glorifying the simplest art elements
_______3. Semiotics is derived from the Greek word ‘‘sema’’ , which means signia.
_______4. Color have imbibed certain meanings.
_______5. Double negative space refers to a blank space used as negative space by a
field of color pigment.
_______6. A half circle is used in a composition suggests relationships.
_______7. Form does not represent any other subject matter outside of itself
_______8. Yellow represents glamor, integrity, stability, efficiency and status.
_______9. Non representational mimics what is real or what can be seen.
______10. A half circle symbolizes feminity because of its womb-like shape.

II. Identification.
Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following sentences.

________1. Is a specific length of time in history with a prominent movement, trend

or creed in artistic practice.
________2. this strategy tends to ‘’sum up’’ an idea into one iconic imagery.
________3. During this period there is emergence of isms.
________4. are the formal or tangible aspects of art.
________5. The art movement that defies logic.
________6. Stepping into the dreamworld.
________7. It is a method of psychology and in understanding how to perceive
meanings.
________8. During this period that Art became more non-representational
________9. It refers to a property of light.
_______10. During this period there is rise of Gothic art especially in Gothic
Churches.
_______11. a subtle suggestion of shape without definition or certain dimensions.
_______12. the competitor of Greece; who created realistic sculptures of human
figure
_______13. Individual notion of what is considered acceptable, beautiful or atractive
in works of art are in part influenced by psychological factors.
_______14. It helps you in appreciating aspects of art in different lenses.
_______15. It focuses on the subject matter primarily over form.

III. Enumeration.
Directions: Enumerate the following.

1. 7 Functions of Art

2. 8 Principles of Design

3. 5 color meaning of Gray or Silver

4. 7 Methods in Reading Art

5. Two types of Space

IV. ESSAY. Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. What is the function of beauty in art?

2. What is the function of culture and togetherness in art?

3. What is the function of Raising Awareness in art?

4. What is Dadaism?

5. What is the importance of Light in Art?