GE-AA

Unit 4 Assessment
For your assessment, you will encounter Ang Kiukok, a Filipino renowned painter and
awardee of the National Artist for Visual Arts through his paintings. Get to know the artist and
test your taste in art by doing Activity 3. Rubric follows for Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 below.

Featured Artist: Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)

Direction/s: Below are some of the notable works of Ang Kiukok. Observe each of them
carefully and answer the following questions briefly. Fill out the table below of your answers.

Fisherman, 1981
Oil on canvas Painting
88 x 101 cm

Harvest,2004
Oil on canvas
Painting
90.5 x 121 cm

SEATED FIGURE, 1986 THINKING MAN, 1977

Oil on canvas Painting Oil on canvas Painting
79.5 by 59. 5 115 x 89 cm.
Mother and Child,
1986 oil on canvas Painting
61 m x 61 cm

1. What is the common subject of Ang Kiukok’s paintings?

2. How does his choice of subject affect you as a viewer?

3. If you were the artist, would you also apply bold colors and distortions to your subject? Why?

4/What kind of artist do you think was Ang Kiukok?

5.What do you think Ang Kiukok is trying to convey through his paintings?
 Award Outstanding Citizen
Ang Kiukok
Name of Artist: received:
(1976) Award
Patnubay ng Sining at
Kalinangan Award
(1978),
Pambansang Alagad ng
Nationality: Filipino Sining ng
Pilipinas (National Artists
of the Philippines) 2001

1. The human figure is a frequent subject in Ang Kiukok's paintings,

sometimes deformed and depicted in a way that evokes a sense of
passion and emotion. His art is distinguished by angular and
energetic forms, and his use of vivid colors adds to the overall
Common subject/s dramatic impact of his works. His paintings also include topics
of his paintings: from Chinese culture, mythology, and symbolism. Though the
human form is a constant topic in his work, it's worth noting that
Ang Kiukok studied a wide range of themes during his career, and
his body of work includes landscapes, still life, and other subjects.
His art reflects a fusion of influences, combining Western
techniques with his Chinese heritage and personal experiences to
create a distinct and compelling artistic statement.

2. As a viewer, it has an effect on me in such a way that it

enlightens my thinking and broadens my perspective on
contemporary societal concerns. Furthermore, witnessing his
works reminds me of how sad, excruciating, difficult, and
turbulent society is. As a result, it becomes quite clear that we
must confront reality. The emotions that I felt simply by looking
For Items 2,3,4, at the artworks are really relatable.
and 5
3. Several artists choose bright, bold colors, while others do not.
Many of my paintings and drawings feature fairly bright colors or
deliberate coloristic effects, while others have rather muted
naturalistic colors. It all depends on what I'm portraying and the
effect I'm trying to achieve. The various elements of a painting or
drawing rarely end in themselves but must support the overall aim
or purpose of the artwork. Distortion is harder to achieve. When
you attempt to portray a 3D scene or object on a flat 2D surface,
distortion is unavoidably introduced. There is no getting around
that. However, that distortion can frequently be used for a variety
of creative purposes. Distortion, in fact, has always been a crucial
technique for artists. To stress specific parts of a painting or
drawing, or as an integral part of the design. Consider caricature,
 in which an artist purposefully distorts a person's features in order
to emphasize their personality or a distinguishing attribute.

4. The artist Kiukok is a widely recognized artist featuring a

particular technique that incorporates aspects of abstract
expressionism, surrealist art, and cubism. He frequently depicted
rabid canines, crucifixions, and screaming individuals in an
abstract geometric style, and he picked a dynamic or unpleasant
subject matter. His artwork also focuses on and analyzes social
topics such as human misery, racism, class conflict, and military
horrors.

5. Kiukok's is trying to convey a message that mankind's difficulties

and challenges have never end and will never cease to exist. He
uses symbolic imagery in the present moment to demonstrate his
unwavering faith and confidence in God. As a result, people
should be capable of managing and coping with everything, as
well as living their lives without letting difficulties to follow their
happiness or trips.

Rubric
Indicators 5 3 2
Judgment Judgment is very logical Judgment is logical but a Judgment is vague
supported with factual few important details in and some major
information and all major the painting were missed details in the
details in the painting out. painting were
were cited. missed out.
Clarity All words used are very Some words used are Too wordy and the
of clear and direct, and clear and direct, but thoughts are repetitive
Though thoughts are very well shows inconsistency in
organized. the
organization of thought.