ADVANCE CENTRAL COLLEGE PRELIM EXAMINATION

San Jose, Antique Prepared by: MARY JOAN N. GAYONA, LPT

2nd Semester, SY 2023-2024 DIPLOMA

ART APPRECIATION

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each statement carefully and write the letter of the correct answer in capital
letters in the space provided before each number. Answers should be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.

1. What is the primary distinction between fine arts and applied arts?
a. Fine arts are man-made while applied arts are natural
b. Fine arts involve creative expression while applied arts are imitative
c. Fine arts include painting and sculpture while applied arts include music and dance
d. Fine arts focus on functionality while applied arts focus on aesthetics
2. According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a major art?
a. Painting b. Sculpture c. Film d. Furniture
3. What is the essence of creativity as described in the text?
a. Replicating existing artworks c. Thinking outside the box to generate new ideas
b. Imitating other artists' work d. Following established artistic norms
4. According to Elbert Hubbard, what is art?
a. A tangible object c. A way of life
b. A method of self-expression d. A superficial endeavor
5. What is the essential characteristic of art according to Oscar Wilde?
a. Individualism b. Realism c. Conformity d. Tradition
6. How is art different from nature according to the text?
a. Art is temporary while nature is permanent c. Art is created by humans while nature is natural
b. Art is divine while nature is superficial d. Art is spontaneous while nature is planned
7. What does art appreciation primarily involve?
a. Creating artworks c. Selling artworks
b. Interpreting and understanding artworks d. Storing artworks
8. What makes the study of art highly subjective?
a. It is based on objective criteria c. It varies depending on personal interpretation
b. It is based on universal principles d. It is solely focused on historical facts
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visual arts?
a. Paintings are created on flat surfaces c. Dance is considered a visual art
b. Sculptures are made by carving materials d. Film involves a series of still images
10. What is the primary difference between graphic arts and plastic arts?
a. Graphic arts involve 2D forms while plastic arts involve 3D forms
b. Graphic arts involve natural materials while plastic arts involve synthetic materials
c. Graphic arts are permanent while plastic arts are temporary
d. Graphic arts focus on architecture while plastic arts focus on sculpture
11. Which of the following is NOT considered a type of drama?
a. Tragedy b. Melodrama c. Comedy d. Fantasy
12. What distinguishes tragedy from comedy?
a. Tragedy portrays suffering while comedy has a happy ending
b. Tragedy focuses on action while comedy focuses on character
c. Tragedy is performed in theaters while comedy is performed outdoors
d. Tragedy involves solo performances while comedy involves group performances
13. What is the primary characteristic of modern dance?
a. Emphasis on classical formalism c. Rebellion against traditional ballet
b. Solo or concerted dances with mimetic actions d. Strict adherence to thematic storytelling
14. Which of the following is NOT a type of dance?
a. Ballet b. Folk dancing c. Musical comedy d. Symphony
15. What is the essence of art according to the text?
a. Imitation of nature c. Conformity to societal norms
b. Expression of individualism d. Replication of existing works
16. What is the significance of humanities in relation to art?
a. Humanities have no relation to art
b. Humanities aim to diminish appreciation for the arts
c. Humanities promote awareness of the interrelationships between fields of knowledge, including art
d. Humanities focus solely on scientific disciplines
17. According to the text, why is art considered artificial?
a. Because it is temporary
b. Because it is created by humans using skill and artistry
c. Because it imitates nature perfectly
d. Because it is divine
18. What distinguishes fine arts from applied arts?
a. Fine arts focus on functionality while applied arts focus on aesthetics
b. Fine arts involve imitating nature while applied arts involve creativity
c. Fine arts are temporary while applied arts are permanent
d. Fine arts involve creative expression while applied arts are imitative
19. What is the primary purpose of art appreciation?
a. Creating artworks c. Interpreting and understanding artworks
b. Selling artworks d. Storing artworks
20. How does creativity contribute to the uniqueness of artworks?
a. By encouraging imitation of existing artworks
b. By limiting artists' freedom of expression
c. By fostering originality and thinking outside the box
d. By adhering strictly to established artistic norms
21. Which artwork is famously known as a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo?
a. The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
b. The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
c. Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
d. The Scream by Edvard Munch
22. Who is the creator of the painting "The Persistence of Memory" depicting melting clocks?
a. Salvador Dalí c. Vincent van Gogh
b. Pablo Picasso d. Claude Monet
23. "The Birth of Venus" is a renowned painting by:
a. Sandro Botticelli c. Leonardo da Vinci
b. Michelangelo d. Rembrandt
24. The monumental sculpture of the Greek goddess Athena, housed in the Parthenon, is attributed to:
a. Phidias c. Lysippos
b. Praxiteles d. Polykleitos
25. Who painted the famous mural "Guernica," depicting the horrors of war?
a. Pablo Picasso c. Frida Kahlo
b. Diego Rivera d. Joan Miró
26. "The Night Watch," a prominent group portrait, was created by:
a. Rembrandt c. Jan van Eyck
b. Johannes Vermeer d. Hieronymus Bosch
27. The sculpture of David, considered a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, was sculpted by:
a. Michelangelo c. Gian Lorenzo Bernini
b. Donatello d. Andrea del Verrocchio
28. Who is the artist behind the painting "Starry Night Over the Rhône"?
a. Vincent van Gogh c. Edvard Munch
b. Claude Monet d. Gustav Klimt
29. The artist responsible for creating "The Thinker," a renowned bronze sculpture, is:
a. Auguste Rodin c. Alberto Giacometti
b. Constantin Brancusi d. Henry Moore
30. "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is a masterpiece attributed to:
a. Johannes Vermeer c. Rembrandt
b. Jan van Eyck d. Vincent van Gogh
31. The artist known for the painting "The Starry Night" is:
a. Vincent van Gogh c. Pierre-Auguste Renoir
b. Paul Cézanne d. Georges Seurat
32. "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is a woodblock print created by:
a. Katsushika Hokusai c. Utamaro
b. Hiroshige d. Kitagawa Utamaro
33. The fresco painting "The Creation of Adam" is found on the ceiling of:
a. The Sistine Chapel c. The Louvre Museum
b. The Vatican Museum d. The Uffizi Gallery
34. Who sculpted the iconic statue of "Venus de Milo"?
a. Alexandros of Antioch c. Phidias
b. Praxiteles d. Myron
35. "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" is a significant painting by:
a. Pablo Picasso c. Salvador Dalí
b. Henri Matisse d. Georges Braque
36. The artist renowned for his "Campbell's Soup Cans" artwork is:
a. Andy Warhol c. Jackson Pollock
b. Roy Lichtenstein d. Jasper Johns
37. "The Kiss" is a famous sculpture crafted by:
a. Auguste Rodin c. Constantin Brancusi
b. Alberto Giacometti d. Henry Moore
38. The Italian Renaissance artist behind the "Primavera" painting is:
a. Sandro Botticelli c. Michelangelo
b. Leonardo da Vinci d. Raphael
39. Who painted the renowned artwork "Water Lilies"?
a. Claude Monet c. Paul Cézanne
b. Edgar Degas d. Pierre-Auguste Renoir
40. "The Arnolfini Portrait" is attributed to which artist?
a. Jan van Eyck c. Rembrandt
b. Johannes Vermeer d. Albrecht Dürer
41. What function of art involves its use for public display and celebration?
A) Personal Function C) Physical Function
B) Social Function D) Aesthetic Function
42. Which function of art involves its use in providing comfort and happiness to individuals?
a. Social Function c. Personal Function
b. Physical Function d. Aesthetic Function
43. What is the primary characteristic of nonrepresentational art?
a. It depicts recognizable objects c. It is primarily used for entertainment
b. It has no recognizable objects d. It serves utilitarian purposes
44. According to Plato, what is the primary nature of art?
a. Imitation c. Disinterested judgement
b. Representation d. Communication of emotion
45. What philosophical perspective views art as having its own inherent value and purpose?
a. Art as imitation c. Art as representation
b. Art for art's sake d. Art as disinterested judgement
46. Which function of art involves its use in raising awareness for various causes?
a. Personal Function c. Cultural Function
b. Utilitarian Function d. Motivated Functions of Art
47. What distinguishes representational art from nonrepresentational art?
a. Representational art has no recognizable objects
b. Nonrepresentational art is primarily used for social causes
c. Representational art attempts to depict recognizable objects
d. Nonrepresentational art is solely concerned with physical function
48. Which philosophical perspective views art as a form of communication of emotion?
a. Art as imitation c. Art as disinterested judgement
b. Art as representation d. Art as a communication of emotion
49. What is the primary purpose of using fresco as a medium in art?
a. To achieve luminous tones c. To create a durable surface
b. To produce luster and radiance d. To preserve artworks for centuries
50. Which medium of art involves the use of small pieces of colored glass held together by lead?
a. Mosaic b. Stained Glass c. Tapestry d. Oil Paints
51. What distinguishes oil paints from watercolors?
a. Oil paints dry quickly c. Oil paints are less versatile
b. Watercolors are translucent d. Watercolors require turpentine for mixing
52. Which medium is known for its versatility and durability?
a. Graphite Pencil c. Charcoal
b. Acrylic Paint d. Pastels
53. What is the primary characteristic of encaustic as a medium?
a. It dries quickly c. It involves the use of wax colors fixed with heat
b. It is oil-based d. It is primarily used for sketching
54. What distinguishes pastels from other mediums?
a. They are oil-based c. They come in different intensity levels
b. They are primarily used for sketching d. They require turpentine for mixing
55. What is the primary purpose of using tempera as a medium?
a. To create luminous tones
b. To achieve a quick drying rate
c. To produce luster and radiance
d. To preserve artworks for centuries
56. Which function of art involves its use in preserving, sharing, and transmitting culture?
a. Cultural Function
b. Spiritual Function
c. Physical Function
d. Utilitarian Function
57. What distinguishes conventional meaning from subjective meaning in art?
a. Conventional meaning is universal, while subjective meaning is personal
b. Conventional meaning is personal, while subjective meaning is universal
c. Conventional meaning is factual, while subjective meaning is symbolic
d. Conventional meaning is symbolic, while subjective meaning is factual
58. Which philosophical perspective views art primarily as a form of disinterested judgement?
a. Art as imitation
b. Art as representation
c. Art as disinterested judgement
d. Art as communication of emotion
59. What is the primary function of art as entertainment?
a. To provide comfort and convenience
b. To affect collective behavior
c. To bring about relaxation or mood
d. To raise awareness for social causes
60. What distinguishes representational art from nonrepresentational art in terms of subject matter?
a. Representational art depicts recognizable objects, while nonrepresentational art does not
b. Representational art is primarily concerned with social causes, while nonrepresentational art is not
c. Representational art involves abstract forms, while nonrepresentational art does not
d. Representational art is primarily used for public display, while nonrepresentational art is not