FIRST QUARTER ASSESSMENT

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region

I-A. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

Name: ___________________________________ Grade/Section: ________________ Date: _______________

______1. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by religion.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. American Colonial Tradition
B. Spanish Colonial Tradition D. Contemporary Art Tradition forms

______2. In this practice of art, the main theme of artworks is national identity.
A. American Art C. Modern Art
B. Contemporary Art D. Spanish Art

______3. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by the area where our ancestors prosper.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. American Colonial Tradition
B. Spanish Colonial Tradition D. Contemporary Art Tradition

______4. Which of the following artworks is made during the Ethnic Tradition of Philippine Arts?
A. Manunggul Jar C. St. Metropolitan Cathedral
B. The Oblation D. Spoliarium by Juan Luna

______5. Which of the following artworks is made during the Spanish Colonial Tradition of Philippine Arts?
A. Manunggul Jar C. St. Metropolitan Cathedral
B. The Oblation D. Art Installation

______6. Which of the following artworks is considered as Contemporary Art?

A. Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
B. Angono Petroglyphs discovered by Carlos “Botong” Francisco
C. The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo
D. Langit, Lupa, at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans

______7. Contemporary Philippine art is an expression of the Filipino artist’s thoughts and feelings based on
their _____.
A. biases B. experience C. birth D. indifference

______8. Art of any form and genre that is produced in our time refers to _____ Art.
A. Contemporary B. Integral C. Modern D. Temporary

______9. Different factors are imbibed by the artist and are combined to get immersed in the heart, to get
molded in the mind and to be propelled in the hands to create _____.
A. a contorted reality B. a pseudo reality C. an artificial reality D. an expressive reality

______10. The distinct feature of Contemporary Philippine Art that reflects the relationships build around the
bonds of community and society refers to _____ nature.
A. communal B. holistic C. integrative D. multi-focal

______11. It is the collection of coordinated sound or sounds.

A. Dance B. Literature C. Music D. Sculpture

______12. It is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.

A. Architecture B. Sculpture C. Dance D. Theater

______13. It is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas, stories, or feelings with
the use of moving images.
A. Architecture B. Film C. Sculpture D. Theater

______14. 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.
A. Dance B. Literature C. Painting D. Sculpture

______15. 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.
A. Architecture B. Dance C. Sculpture D. Theater

______16. Who among of the following is the first recipient of being a National Artist?
A. Fernando Amorsolo B. Jose Tanig Joya C. Guillermo Tolentino D. Vicente Manansala

______17. What does the Oblation statue symbolize?

A. Freedom and Sacrifice C. Ambition and Loyalty
B. Compassion and Hard work D. Love and Empathy

_______18. Which of the following President issued the Presidential decree No.1001?
A. Corazon Aquino C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Emilio Aguinaldo

_______19. Why is the Church of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman recognized as the first Catholic Church in
the country to be known for its complicated mathematical computation?
A. It is simple in texture.
B. Its color is different as compared to other churches.
C. It has a unique circular architecture with a thin shell dome.
D. It is simply unique in texture.

_______20. What is the title of Joya’s mural in the Virata School of Business?
A. Barter of Panay B. Oblation C. Crucifixion D. Pagsamba

______21. Teacher Athena 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?
A. Film B. Dance C. Theater D. Music

______22. Anastacia and her friends attended a party. As the party and music begins, they started moving
bodies in sync to the beat of the music. What art forms is seen in the description?
A. Music B. Theater C. Dance D. Film

______23. Music has the power to speak through people’s minds, hearts, and souls, and people can’t live
without it. How does music affect the character and disposition of people?
A. It can affect the mood and way of thinking of people C. It is the way to interact with other people
B. It can change the life of a human D. It serves as their source of energy

_______24. Freddie Aguilar was very famous for his song “Anak” which had been very popular worldwide.
The song is about a son who goes astray as he grows up. According to this song, what important
message did the song convey to everyone?
A. Be a good citizen in your community C. No one regrets their action at first
B. Love and support one another D. Obey your parents when it is needed

_______25. There are famous contemporary OPM singers in our country and we should be proud of them. As a
citizen of our country, what best advice can you give to our fellow citizens so we can develop patriotism?
A. They should acknowledge the efforts of our artists
B. They should give a round of applause for them
C. They should be thankful for their achievements
D. They should practice composing a song

_______26. In ancient times, dancing was a performing art that involved body movement in accord with the
musical beat, for some use it as an expression of thoughts and feelings, releasing energy or simply
joining with the beat of the music or into dance movement itself. Why do they need to perform
 dancing instead of singing?
A. It is only for fun C. It is for their gods and goddesses
B. It is for their community D. It is for entertainment

_______27. What do you call a tool for communication that conveys and expresses thoughts, emotions, or
aspirations?
A. Language B. Art C. Speaking D. Action

_______28. Which attribute of integral art is best exemplified by this situation: Everybody in class helped out
in painting a mural outside the classroom.
A. Art is holistic in nature. C. Everybody is an artist.
B. Art uses available resources. D. The process is more important than the product.

_______29. Which attribute of integral art is best exemplified by this situation: Richard creates mobiles using
used plastic straws.
A. Art is holistic in nature. C. Everybody is an artist.
B. Art uses available resources. D. The process is more important than the product.

_______30. Which of the following uses music as part of the artwork?

I. Film II. Dance III. Painting IV. Theater

A. I, II, and III C. II, III, and IV

B. I, III, and IV D. I, II, and IV

I-B. Determine the element or principle of arts described in each statement. Choose your answer from the
given choices in the box. Write the letter that best corresponds to your answer on the blank.
A. Value C. Balance E. Form G. Harmony
B. Rhythm D. Color F. Lines H. Shape

_____ 31. It refers to the lightness or darkness of colors.

_____ 32. This element of art refers to the two-dimensional figures.

_____ 33. It refers to the even distribution of elements in a piece of art.

_____ 34. Vertical, curved, and diagonal are some representations of this element of art.

_____ 35. This principle of art refers to the repetition of certain elements that will produce a pattern in a piece
of art.

II. Classify each of the following statements whether it belongs to Ethnic, Spanish, American and
Contemporary. Write ET if the statement describes Ethnic Tradition of Philippine arts, ST if it describes
Spanish Colonial Tradition, and ACT if it is American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions.

_____36. Pottery, weaving, wood carving, and metal crafting are the forms of visual arts.

_____37. Religion and secularization influenced all art forms.

_____38. It mirrors the society and culture of the present times.

_____39. Filipinos developed choreographies by mimicking the movements of animals

_____40. A practice of art was developed in this period wherein the themes of artworks are about the
Philippines' identity.

_____41. Modernism entered the field of art wherein Filipinos started to explore different materials,
methodologies, and techniques.

_____42. Filipino used local materials such as anahaw, bamboo, cogon, cane, rattan, and other light materials.

_____43. Arts was used as one of the instruments to propagate the Catholic faith in this era.

_____44. Zarzuelas and operas became popular in this period.

_____45. Filipinos studied abroad and later on introduced new ideas in art-making.

III. Situational Analysis

Directions: Read carefully the given situation below and answer the question accordingly.

“WHAT IF?”

There are many significant Filipino artists who have made a mark for the development of Filipino society. Many of
them have made significant contributions in their own fields, earning them the Order of the National Artist or the
Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.

Assuming that 20 years from now, you will be awarded as one of the Philippine National Artists and you will be ask
to prepare a speech in front of the National Media, what will be your message to the young and aspiring artists of the
country? (5 points)

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