Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Lapu-Lapu City
MACTAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Puso Center, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Score: _____________________

Grade level and Strand:_______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Directions: Questions 1-50 are multiple-choice questions designed to assess your ability to think critically about the subject. Read
each question carefully. Choose and encircle the best answer.

1. It is used to define shape and form. It can be thick, thin, wavy, curvy, straight, horizontal, vertical, dotted, broken, or diagonal.
A. Color B. Line C. Space D. Value
2. They can be geometric or organic. It has height and width and is often defined by a line. They can be geometric or organic.
A. Color B. Line C. Shape D. Value
3. This principle of art refers to the greater impact given to a certain element in a piece of art.
A. Contrast B. Emphasis C. Balance D. Rhythm
4. This element of art implies distances or areas around, between or within components of an artwork.
A. Color B. Space C. Line D. Value
5. You can create texture by making_________________ with other elements.
A. Tints and shades C. actual and implied
B. Foreground, middle ground, background D. Pattern
6. What does the principle of art called 'rhythm' describe?
A. The appropriate relation between elements in terms of size and scale within a composition
B. The implied beat created through repetition of specific elements within a composition
C. The overall sense of harmony within a composition
D. The amount of visual diversity within a composition
7. Which of the following describes the change of value when black or white is added to a certain color?
I. Tint II. Color III. Shade IV. Hue
A. II & IV B. I, III, & IV C. I & III D. I, II, & III
8. Which of the following are considered warm colors?
I. Violet II. Red Orange III. Yellow-Green IV. Blue
A. A. I & IV B. II & III C. I & II D. III & IV
9. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about elements of art?
I. Different representations of lines may convey different meanings.
II. Texture is the appeal of the implied surface in an artwork.
III. Artist uses the elements of arts to create a composition.
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II, and III D. None of the statements is true.
10. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?
Statement 1: Symmetrical balance refers to an artwork wherein both sides have the same elements in the same position.
Statement 2: Asymmetrical balance refers to an artwork wherein both sides balance through the differences of elements in
different positions.
A. Only Statement 1 is false C. Both statements are false
B. Only Statement 2 is false D. Both statements are not false
11. Which of the following situations shows an artist using the principle of variety?
I. Abner is working on his drawing project for her art subject. In his drawing, the elements he used is present on the both
sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.
II. Jullian is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is to do a painting that
shows the unity of the elements of arts to be used.
III. Kristshan is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art that creates the
mood of diversity.
A. I B. II C. III D. None of the situations
12. Which of the following situations shows an artist using a principle of contrast?
I. Abner is working on his drawing project for her art subject. In his drawing, the elements he used is present on the both
sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.
II. Jullian is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is to do a painting that
shows the unity of the elements of arts to be used.
III. Kristshan is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art that creates the
mood of diversity.
A. I B. II C. III D. None of the situations
13. Which of the following situations shows usage of principle of balance in an artwork?
I. Abner is working on his drawing project for her art subject. In his drawing, the elements he used is present on the both
sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.
II. Jullian is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is to do a painting that
shows the unity of the elements of arts to be used.
III. Kristshan is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art that creates the
mood of diversity.
A. I B. II C. III D. None of the situations
14. Which of the following situations shows an artist using principles of art?
I. Abner is working on his drawing project for her art subject. In his drawing, the elements he used is present on the
both sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.
II. Jullian is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is to do a painting
that shows the unity of the elements of arts to be used.
III. Kristshan is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art that creates the
mood of diversity.
A. I & II B. II & III C. All of the situations D. None of the situations
15. Which of the following Republic Act is known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?
A. R.A. Act. 7355 B. R.A. Act. 7356 C. R.A. Act. 11190 D. R.A. Act. 10066
16. Which is among the following is the highest policy and coordinating body for culture and arts of the state?
A. Philippine Commission on Culture and the Arts C. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
B. Philippine Academic Arts and Culture D. Nation Expert for Talent and Skills
17. Who is the t’nalak weaver from the indigenous community of the Tboli in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
A. Magdalena Gamayo B. Darhata Sawabi C. Haja Amina Appi D. Lang Dulay
18. Which of the following is NOT an idea of the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?
A. Create hindrances for popularizing their works locally and internationally
B. Renew a community's artistic tradition thereby protecting a valuable aspect of Philippine culture
C. Recognize the importance of traditional folk artists as a singular channel between skills of the past and the future
D. Provide mechanisms for identifying and assisting qualified traditional folk artists to transfer their skills to the community
19. Which of the following is a two-stringed lute made of wood, one string for the melody, one for the drone?
A. Buktot B. Butting C. Kudyapi D. Pas-ing
20. It is a kind of poem consist of seven-syllable lines which most of the time contains of love and friendship.
A. Ambahan B. Gangsa C. Haiku D. Tanaga
21. Which of the following artist worked on the documentation of the epics of Calinog, Iloilo, Panay Island?
A. Ginaw Bilog B. Federico Caballero C. Alonzo Saclag D. Uwang Ahadas
22. Which of the following artist is the master of Abel weaving from Pinili, Ilocos Norte?
A. Darhata Sawabi B. Ambalang Ausulin C. Magdalena Gamayo D. Yabing Masalon Dulo
23. It is a kind of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different designs which reflect the tradition of the T’boli.
 A. Abel B. Pis syabit C. Musa D. T’nalak
24. What is the weaving technique usde by Darhata Sawabi
A. Abel B. Pis syabit C. Musa D. T’nalak
25. Artists receive GAMABA awards because they have the following except…
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 to the community
26. A GAMABA awardee must also have an artwork that is timeless. What is a timeless art?
A. The artist is still alive.
B. It has an influence in the community.
C. It has a contribution to the community.
D. It’s relevance to our way of life continues until today.
27. What is the significant work that is popular in Sulu by Darhata Sawabi?
A. Embroidery B. Plastic arts C. Wood carvings D. Weaving
28. What is the Panay epic that is passed on through oral communications?
A. Biag ni Lam-ang B. Poem C. Suguidanon D. t’nalak
29. Who among the artists below is highly regarded because of his excellence in playing kwintangan which is usually played by a
woman?
A. Alonzo Saclag B. Ginaw Bilog C.Teofilo Garcia D. Uwang Ahadas
30. Based on the given examples in the discussion, which two Filipino values are evident in the contemporary artforms?
A. Physical and Spiritual C. Social and Spiritual
B. Emotional and Spiritual D. Personal and Spiritual
31. To acknowledge our GAMABA Award recipients, we must __________ the Contemporary Philippines Arts from the Regions.
A. Appreciate B. Limit C. Promote D. Share
32. “She once dreamt of establishing the art through teaching new would-be weavers.” How would you characterize the artist in
this line?
A. Dreamer B. Generous C. Optimistic D. Visionary
33. Visiting the province of Mindoro, particularly the community of Mangyans, Ana looks for a particular art form they are famous
for. What kind of artforms would you possibly recommend to her?
I. Epic II. Carvings III. Poetry IV. Weavings
A. I & II B. I & III C. I & IV D. III & IV
34. To promote tourism in Tawi-Tawi, you are tasked to make an advertisement. Which of the following information can help you in
making an advertisement?
I. Magdalena Gamayo II. mat weavings III. Haja Amina Appi IV. embroidery
A. I & II B. II & III C. II & III D. III & IV
35. This gallery is a unique cultural expression of Davao’s visual artists.
A. Davao Art Gallery ManilART C. Kublai Art Gallery and Davao Contemporary Art Gallery
B. Kublai Art Gallery D. ManilAR
36. Tourist mobility might influence the community’s observance of tradition and tend to diminish the quality of native art forms.
What factor affects the production process of art emphasized in the statement?
A. Environment B. Christianization C. Militarization D. Tourism
37. This houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera in several galleries, as well as venues for
art shows and exhibitions.
A. Ben Cab Museum C. National Artist Museum National Museum
B. Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines D. National Museum
38. Which among the following considered as factors that may affect the production process of arts in the Philippines?
I. Militarization II. Filipino Behaviors III. Tourism IV. Christianization
a. I and II B. I, III, and IV C. II and IV D. I, II, III, and IV
39. Which of the following are the influences of tourism in the production process of arts in the Philippines?
I. It tends to diminish the quality of native art forms.
II. It influences the community’s observance of tradition.
III. Artworks are transformed into mass produced souvenirs to meet the demands of the tourist trade.
 IV. Synthetic fibers have been made available in recent years to create appropriations of traditional textile designs for
commercial purposes.
A. I and II B. I, III, and IV C. III and IV d. I, II, III, and IV
40. It is the fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree.
A. Abaca B. Bakbak C. Buri D. Coir
41. It is used as raw material in creating many products. It is used in construction, textile, musical instruments, weapons, and
many more.
A. Bakbak B. Bamboo C. Buri D. Buntal
42. Which is not a traditional technique in creating art?
A. Basketry B. Painting C. Weaving D. Woodcarving
43. Who was the performance artist from Cagayan de Ore, painted his body to project an effect.
A. Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan B. Impy Pilapil C. Ohm David D. Nicolas Aca
44. Which is not a traditional technique in creating art?
A. Basketry B. Painting C. Weaving D. Woodcarving
45. It is the way the artist uses and manipulates the materials to express an idea or feeling through an art.
A. Style B. Subject C. Technique D. Theme
46. What art production technique is done by rubbing a crayon on a piece of paper which been placed over something?
A. Collage B. Decoupage C. Frottage D.Montage
47. This is an art technique that uses paper cut-outs or tiny pieces of fabrics, or illustrations that are arranged and stuck down onto
a supporting surface.
A. Collage B. Decoupage C. Frottage D. Montage
48. What technique is adhered when you coat transparent varnish to cut-out papers?
A. Assemblage B. Decoupage C. Frottage D. Montage
49. What technique is done when a blotting process is done to create a mirrorlike or reversal image to other canvas?
A. Assemblage B. Decoupage C. Decalcomania D. Montage
50. What editing technique used when images are juxtaposed in a fast manner so as to create a short video clip?
A. Assemblage B. Decoupage C. Decalcomania D. Montage

Prepared by: Checked by:

JULIE M. NARBOADA MR. WASHINGTON TUMULAK

Teacher I Master Teacher I

MARY GRACE O. MAÑEGO

Teacher I

RHOEM SILLADOR
Teacher II