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Multiple Choice: Read the following statements carefully. Choose the letter of the Correct Answer.
1. Statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs and many other things that
define human life. Simultaneously reflects the realities and values of our society, its variety
portrays the mosaic of our cultural diversity is culture. An art at the present period of time.
A. Modern Art B. Islamic Art C. Ethnic Art D. Contemporary Art
2. Represented in written mode and are intended to be read the art form of language through the
combined words creating meaning and experience.
A. Poems B. Novel C. Literary Arts D. Lyrics
3. Art form that is perceive by the eyes, emotion is envisioned by the artist.
A. Literary Arts B. Visual Arts C. Integrated Arts D. Performing Arts
5. Art form of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and enhanced by props,
lights and sounds.
A. Theater B. Literary C. Drama D. Music
6. Oldest known work of art in the Philippines that is located in the province of Rizal during late
Neolithic Period.
A. Baybayin B. Angono Petroglyphs C. Bulul D. Manunggul Jar
7. A kind of ear pendant fashioned from the jade is one of the finest ornaments found in Duyong
Cave, Palawan
A. Bulul B. Aztec C. Lingling-o D. Ifugao Heirloom beads
8. During this era arts are considered for ritual purposes or for everyday use.
A. Pre-Colonial C. Islamic Colonial B. Pre-Conquest D. None of the Above
10. A tagalog ancient script also known in Visayan as badlit that is derived from Brahmic scripts of
India and first recorded in the 16th century.
A. Ticaonon B. Caligraphy C. Okir D. Baybayin
11. It is a curvilinear decoration that is found in the Southern part of the Philippines mostly used by
the Tausug and Maranaos.
A. Burraq B. Okir C. Mihrab D. Panolong
12. A bodily adorned ornament that was used in Visayas it is also known as “Islas de los Pintados”
A. Beads B. Jewelry C. Tattoo D. Bronze
13. Introduced formal Painting, Sculpture and Architecture which was inspired by the Byzantine,
Gothic, Baroque and Rococo art styles.
A. Spanish B. American C. Japanese D. Chinese
14. Prominent part of the façade is a coconut tree depicted as the tree of life where St. Christopher
holds on.
A. Miang-ao Church B. Barasoain Church C. San Agustin Church D. Manila Cathedral
15. Refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and resurrection
A. Santos B. Viacrusis C. Trompe Lioeil D. Pateria carroza
16. The classic form expresses undying love for his beloved is actually singing for love of country.
A. Harana B. Balitao C. Kundiman D. OPM
17. A folk dance which literally means ‘Loving or affectionate one’. This ‘romantic’ Philippines dance
originated in the Panay island in the colonial-era from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk
dances and is supposed to be heavily influenced by the Hispanic culture.
A. Tinikling B. Lapay-Bantigue C. Singkil D. Carinosa
18. First Filipino to paint his face, the first self-portrait in the Philippines.
A. Juan Luna B. Felix Resureccion Hidalgo C. Fabian Dela Rosa D. Damian Domingo
19. A Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19 th
century that his Spoliarium won the gold medal in the 1884 in Madrid.
A. Guillermo Tolentino B. Juan Luna C. Jose Rizal D. Fernando Amorsolo
20. One of the Filipino art style developed during the Spanish era that pays attention to the
embroidery and texture of the costume
A. Letras Y Figuras B. Tromp L’oeil C. Plateria D. Miniaturismo art
21. They brought in Education and Values Formation in the Philippines during 1898-1946.
A. Japanese B. American C. Spanish D. Chinese
22. A style of decorative art, architecture and design prominent in western Europe from about 1890
until World War I and characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on
natural forms.
A. Art Nouveau B. Tromp L’oeil C. Letras Y Figuras D. Miniaturismo art
23. A portraitist and painter of rural landscapes. He is best known for his craftsmanship and mastery
in the use of light. First awardee of the National Artist Award in 1972.
A. Juan Luna B. Juan Nakpil C. Fernando Amorsolo D. Leandro Locsin
24. He was considered as the “Father of Philippine Arts” because of his great works like Bonifacio
Monument and UP Oblation.
A. Guillermo Tolentino B. Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. C. Juan Nakpil D. Pablo Antonio
25. Introduced the modern art styles such as pop art, maximalism, minimalism, abstraction,
expressionism, constructivism, magic realism and environmental art before the World War II.
A. Ildefonso P. Santos Jr. B. Fernando Amorsolo
C. Carlos “Botong” Francisco D. Leandro Locsin
26. A theater that was built during 1969 that gave a venue for all artists to experiment and explore
different art medium.
A. Metropolitan Theater
B. Philippine International Convention Center
C. Manila Film Theater
D. Cultural Center of the Philippines
29. A contemporary art form that communicates or transmits message or content -such as audio or
video programing to numerous recipients simultaneously?
A. Broadcasting B. Architecture C. Painting D. Performing arts
30.The one that reflects the cultural influences and traditions in the Philippines?
A. Diverse B. Unique C. Modern D. United
32. A type of Spanish Theater that can be both sung and spoken.
A. Declamation B. Rituals C. Komedya D. Zarzuela
33. He is an outstanding director who have contributed to the development of modern Philippine
theater.
A. Antonio Mabesa B. Lamberto Avellan y Vera
C. Nicanor Tiangson D. Zenaida Amador
36.He was immortalized in the Guinness book of world records as the only person to make music
using just a leaf.
A. Francisco Santiago B. Levi Celerio C. Nicanor Abelardo D. Ryan Cayabyab
37.He is known as the “Father of Tagalog Plays” andas the “Father of the Tagalog Zarzuela.”
A. Juan Molina B. Leon Ignacio C. Patricio Geronimo Mariano D. Severino Reyes
39.One of the thirteen Moderns, who paved way to art modernism in the Philippines. Who is this
Filipino Artist?
A. Hernando Ocampo B. Arturo Luz C. Benedicto Cabrera D. Vicente Manansala