NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS (CPAR) GRADE 11/12

I. Direction: Read and understand the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer on your
answer sheet.

1. It means current, now and present.

a. Modern b. Contemporary c. Ancient d. Art

2. Arts are for ritual purposes for everyday use.

a. Pre-colonial era c. Islamic era
b. Spanish era d. American era

3. Art become a handmaiden of religion, serving to propagate the catholic faith andthussupport the
colonial order at the same time.
a. Pre-colonial era b. Islamic era c. Spanish era d. American era

4. This principle of art represents a pattern in an art caused by the repetition of certainelements of art.
a. Harmony b. Movement c. Rhythm d. Variety

5. Which of the following artworks is made during the Ethnic Tradition of PhilippineArts?a. Manunggul
Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral b. The Oblation d. Spoliarium by Juan Luna

6. Which of the following artworks is made during the Spanish Colonial Traditionof Philippine Arts?
a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral b. The Oblation d. Art Installation

7. Which of the following is NOT an example of performing arts? a. Aerobics b. Concerts c.

Paintings d. Musicians

8. Which of the following is NOT an example of performing arts? a. Aerobics b. Concerts c.

Paintings d. Musicians

9. What is the kind of performing arts that often involves the integrationandcombination
of the visual and performing arts?
a. Dance b. Music c. Singing d. Theater

10. This element of art can be described as tint and shade.

a. Color b. Texture c. Space d. Value

11. What do you call a tool for communication that conveys and expresses thoughts, emotions, or
aspirations?
a. Language b. Art c. Speaking d. Action

12. Which of the following are considered warm colors? I. Violet II. Red-Orange III. Yellow-Green
IV. Blue a. I and IV c. I and II
b. II and III d. III and IV

13. This principle of art refers to the greater impact given to a certain element inapieceof
art.
a. Contrast c. Balance
b. Emphasis d. Rhythm
14. This element of art is used to define shape and form.
a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

15. This element of art implies distances or areas around, between or within componentsof an
artwork.
a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

16. Height, width, and length are the dimensions implied of this element of art. a. Shape c.
 Form b. Space d. Texture

17. Who among of the following is the first recipient of being a National Artist? a. Fernando Amorsolo c.
Guillermo Tolentino b. Jose Tanig Joya d. Vicente Manansala

18. This art can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.

a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

19. Painting is an example of.

a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

20. Which of the following refers to the materials used in an artwork? a. Form b. Artist c.
Subject d. Medium

21. Which of the following does not belong to the group? a. Architecture b. Drawing c.
Calligraphy d. Glassware

22. It is the type of art based on subject that attract straight through the senses. a. Visual Arts c.
Objective Arts b. Performing Arts d. Non-Objective Arts

23. Who creates the story line?

a. Choreographer c. Director
b. Concept Writers d. Producer

24. What is the acronym that stands for what an objective should be? a. SMART b. ACE c.
WISE d. GLOBE

25. What does the S in SMART stand for?

a. Significant b. Specific c. Special d. Sponsored

26. It is a performing art that is concerned almost exclusively with live performanceswhich
present a significant sense of drama.
a. Theater b. Film c. Dance d. Music

27. Which of the following is not an example of visual art? a. Dance b. Sculpture c.
Painting d. Architecture

28. Which of the following is the best part of the production that can help get the attentionof the target
audiences?
a. Objectives c. Name of the production b. Venue or Platform d. Target date of the Production
29. Ana is very excited about her performance in Physical Education. She is eager toget a high score
but she accidentally forgot the steps that’s why she managed tofindaway by performing a unique
style such as breaking, locking, and popping. What doyou call this dance she performed?
a. Jumping style c. Freestyle
b. Imagination Style d. Famous style

30. Which among the following sculptors is known for his abstract style and referredtoasthe “Father of
Modern Sculpture” in the Philippines?
a. Anastacio Caedo b. Guillermo Tolentino c. Mario Dayo d. NapoleonAbueva

31. There are famous contemporary OPM singers in our country and we should beproudof them. As a
citizen of our country, what best advice can you give to our fellowcitizens
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

32. Mr. and Mrs. Blanza are getting married next month, and they want to capturethespecial day of their
 lives. That's why they hire a professional photographer whowill be responsible for taking pictures of
their wedding. Which of the followingcontemporary visual arts belong to this kind of art?
a. Mixed Media Art b. Public Art c. Photography d. InstallationArt

33. In ancient times, dancing was a performing art that involved body movement inaccord
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 goddessesb. It is
for their community d. It is for entertainment

34. If a foreign art material for art is adapted, which of the following elements canbelocalized?
I. Setting II. Names III. Story IV. Characters a. I, II & IV c. I, II & III b. II, III & IV d. All of the
Above

35. Based on the given examples in the discussion, which two Filipino values areevident in
contemporary artforms?
a. physical and spiritual c. social and spiritual b. emotional and spiritual d. personal and
spiritual

36. To acknowledge our GAMABA Award recipients, we must __________theContemporary

Philippines Arts from the Regions.
a. limit c. promote
b. share d. appreciate

37. “She once dreamt of establishing the art through teaching new would-be weavers.” How would you
characterize the artist in this line?
a. optimistic c. dreamer
b. generous d. visionary
38. Which of the following Republic Act known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act? a. R.A. Act. 7355 c. R.A.
Act. 7356 b. R.A. Act. 11190 d. R.A. Act. 10066

39. My partner and I took our places on stage and waited for the music to start. As themusic begins, we
step forward and start moving our body in perfect sync tothebeat of the music. What art form is
seen in the description?
a. Dance c. Literature b. Music d. Painting

40. Contemporary artworks and styles are created, witnessed and experienced inour lifetime by artists
and style experts catering to _____.
a. Baby Boomers c. Millennials
b. Generation Z d. None of the above

41. Art materials that are usually bought from department stores and bookstoresarecalled _____.
a. Indigenous art materials c. Non-traditional art materials b. Ingenious art materials d.
Traditional art materials

42. This plant often mistakenly identified as a tree, is a kind of grass, has myriads of uses and one of its
prominent uses is in creating art _____.
a. bamboo c. coconut
b. banana d. rattan

43. Local art materials can be classified as traditional and non-traditional. Non-traditional art materials
are materials that are usually or commonly usedincreating art.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
44. It is very rich in style and in high technology with the use of advanced materials, suchas tube
structure and the use of computer-aided design. Its style doesn’t havearecognizable feature for
 its style is quite varied for it is from different influencesbut there is typical feature for a
contemporary house and building such as oversizedwindows and free shaped of frame. What is
this?
a. Installation c. Architecture b. Sculpture d. Mixed Media

45. These are artworks done from mixed materials, any materials including commercial garbage. Artist
may use their full freedom in choosing materials in a context toexpress views and opinion on
issues around. What art are these? a. Mixed Media c. Installation b. Public d. Architecture

46. It is an art done live to convey message in a limited time. There maybe groupof performers or just one
to perform on stage or on streets that shows on inacting, poetry, music, dance and painting to
covey a campaign.
a. Theatre c. Performance b. Dance d. Music

47. Miss Saigon is very popular for this type. It is an art that requires actorsandactresses to connect to
the audience to let them experience a real or imaginedevent through combination of gesture,
speech, song, music and dance, commonly doneonstage and are scripted.
a. Theatre c. Performance b. Dance d. Music

48. In ancient times, ancestors did this for their gods and goddesses. It is a performingart that involve
body movement in accord to the musical beat, for some useit asanexpression of thoughts and
feelings, releasing energy or simply joining withthebeat of music or into dance movement itself.
a. Music c. Dance
b. Theatre d. Performance

49. Millennials do it often even on the streets. It is a dance style that includes breaking, locking and
popping. It is something made just happened or “freestyle” or spontaneous
performance.
a. Folk b. Disco c. Hip-hop d. Cheer

50. People can’t live without it nowadays and it is beyond words, it has the power tospeak through
people’s mind, heart and soul. It can affect the mood, way of thinkingand even character and
disposition of people listening to it. a. Music b. Theatre c. Performance d. Dance

51. The art technique’s functional and sensible application for the creation of the conceived art work
refers to _____
a. accessibility c. availability
b. affordability d. practicality

52. You are planning to have a finger puppet show about the adventure of a kid. Whichof
the following is your target audience that will enjoy the production.
a. Doctors b. Children c. Scientists d. MarriedCouple

53. Which of the following are included in the concept of production planning? I. Methods II. Materials III.
Machine IV. Manpower
a. I, and III c. II, and III
b. I, II, and IV d. I, II, III, and I

54. Which refers to the main concept of the production? a. Machine c. Manpower
b. Materials d. Methods

55. You were a crew member in a musical play and your team was assigned topreparethe materials for
the said production, which of the following should your teamprepare?a. Script, music,
choreography
b. Stage, lighting, sound system
c. Objectives, procedure, target date of finish
d. Researchers, producers, choreographers
56. Contemporary Art is influenced by the artist’s personal context. ContemporaryArt does
not express artist’s expression of his context.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

57. Contemporary Art is not prominent in the Philippines. Many contemporary Philippineartworks are
admired and respected.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

58. The decorative arts and crafts of contemporary times stem from the traditional indigenous crafts
found throughout the country. Which of the following best defineswhat decorative arts and crafts
are?
a. Artworks that are appreciated through visual means
b. Artworks that are both beautiful and useful
c. Artworks that are created through choreographed body movements d. Artworks that are
created through new and exciting methods

59. Music has the power to speak through people’s minds, hearts, and souls, andpeoplecan’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 b. It can change the life of a human
c. It is the way to interact with other people
d. It serves as their source of energy

60. Music has the power to speak through people’s minds, hearts, and souls, andpeoplecan’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 b. It can change the life of a human
c. It is the way to interact with other people
d. It serves as their source of energy