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a. Painting
b. Weaving
c. Drawing
d. Photography
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Weaving - Weaving is an example of applied art because it involves the design and creation of a product
with a specific purpose in mind. Painting, drawing, and photography are all examples of fine art, not
applied art.
a. Music
b. Sculpture
c. Architecture
d. Painting
a. To stimulate creativity
b. To create beauty
c. To express feelings
d. To promote social change
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To promote social change. John Dewey argued that art should be used as a tool to create social change
and progress. He believed that art should be used to express feelings and opinions, and to challenge and
improve existing social structures.
4. Which type of art focuses on the artist's own emotions and feelings?
a. Abstract Art
b. Figurative Art
c. Landscape Art
d. Expressionism
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Expressionism is a type of art in which the artist attempts to express their own emotions and feelings
through the use of vivid colors, exaggerated shapes, and dynamic brushstrokes. The aim of this type of
art is to evoke an emotional response from the viewer.
5. What is the difference between an artist and an artisan?
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An artist creates art for personal use while an artisan creates it for commercial purposes. An artist is
someone who creates art as a form of expression, often without any intention of selling it. An artisan, on
the other hand, is someone who creates art or crafts with the intention of selling it.
6. What is the main contribution of a GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) artist to society?
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Preservation of Filipino art. GAMABA artists are recognized for their rare skills in the traditional arts and
crafts of the Philippines and for their efforts to preserve and pass on these skills to the next generation.
They are also dedicated to the preservation, development, and promotion of traditional Filipino art
forms and materials.
a. Juan Luna
b. Vicente Manansala
c. Napoleon Abueva
d. BenCab
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Napoleon Abueva. Napoleon Abueva is a National Artist of the Philippines and a GAMABA awardee for
his contributions to Philippine sculpture. Abueva has made major contributions to Philippine art and
culture, including his works such as the "Kaingin Monument" and the "Bonifacio Monument," which has
become iconic symbols of Philippine history and national identity.
8. Which of the following National Artist and GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) artist’s works
have the most impact on Filipino culture?
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Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s “Vinta” painting. Carlos “Botong” Francisco was a National Artist for Visual
Arts and a GAMABA Artist for his significant contributions to Philippine Arts. His painting, “Vinta”, is a
representation of the culture and lifestyle of the Maranaos of Mindanao. The painting has become an
iconic image of Filipino culture and has been widely used in many public and private places in the
Philippines.
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The result of creative expression. Art is the product of an individual’s creative expression, whether it be a
visual representation of a culture, a reflection of contemporary society, or a reflection of the artist’s
emotions.
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An opera composed by a robot. Art is the product of an individual’s creative expression, so a robot-
composed opera would not qualify as art. Examples of the nature of art include a painting inspired by
music, a sculpture of a person, and a performance of a play.
11. Which element of art is concerned with a sense of movement or direction in a work of art?
a. Color
b. Line
c. Form
d. Texture
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Line is an element of art concerned with a sense of movement or direction, either real or implied. Lines
can be used to create a sense of movement, direction, and structure in a work of art.
A sculpture featuring repeating geometric shapes. Repetition is the principle of art that involves
repeating an element or elements of design. In this example, the sculpture repeats geometric shapes,
which is an example of repetition.
13. What type of dance originated in the United States in the late 19th century?
a. Waltz
b. Lindy Hop
c. Salsa
d. Merengue
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Lindy Hop. Lindy Hop is an African American partner dance that developed in Harlem, New York, in the
late 19th century and is still danced today. It is a combination of jazz, tap, and breakaway Charleston,
and is characterized by an 8-count and an emphasis on improvisation.
14. According to the Seven Da Vincian Principles, which of the following is an example of Soul-Making?
a. Acquiring possessions
b. Developing skills
c. Pursuing fame
d. Connecting with others
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Developing skills. Soul-Making is a term coined by the Renaissance man and artist, Leonardo Da Vinci,
and refers to the process of developing skills and talents for the purpose of personal growth and
enrichment.
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The process of reworking a story to fit a new context. Narrative appropriation is the process of taking an
existing story and reworking it to fit a new context. It involves taking elements from the original story
and reworking them to create something new. The goal is to create a new story that has a different
meaning or purpose than the original.
16. What is the most common type of loom used to weave fabric?
a. Frame loom
b. Backstrap loom
c. Inkle loom
d. Rigid heddle loom
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This type of loom is the most popular and versatile loom for weaving fabric. It is easy to use and allows
for a wide range of fabric textures and patterns.
a. Weaving
b. Embroidery
c. Knitting
d. Felting
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Tapestry looms are used to weave intricate designs and patterns into a fabric. It is a type of loom that is
used to create tapestries, rugs, and wall hangings.
18. What is the most common visual element used in traditional Philippine motifs and crafts?
a. The sun
b. The moon
c. Floral patterns
d. Geometric shapes
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Floral patterns are the most commonly used visual element in traditional Philippine motifs and crafts.
Floral patterns are often used to represent the beauty and grace of the Philippine landscape.
19. What color is often used to represent the Filipino spirit in traditional Philippine motifs and crafts?
a. Blue
b. Red
c. Yellow
d. Green
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Red. Red is often used to represent the Filipino spirit in traditional Philippine motifs and crafts. It is
believed to be a symbol of strength and courage, and is often used to represent the Filipinos’ passionate
spirit.
20. What is the name of the art movement which emerged in France in the late 19th century and was
characterized by a bold use of geometric forms, flat areas of color and an interest in expressing
emotions?
a. Fauvism
b. Expressionism
c. Cubism
d. Impressionism
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Fauvism was an art movement in France in the late 19th century which is characterized by a bold use of
geometric forms, flat areas of colour and an interest in expressing emotions.
21. What is the name of the art movement which emerged in Europe in the early 20th century as a
response to World War I and was characterized by its rejection of traditional styles and its embrace of
abstraction?
a. Pop Art
b. Surrealism
c. Abstract Expressionism
d. Dadaism
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Dadaism was an art movement in Europe in the early 20th century which was a direct response to World
War I and was characterized by its rejection of traditional styles and its embrace of abstraction.
22. What is the most common instrument used in Baroque instrumental music?
a. Violin
b. Lute
c. Cello
d. Harpsichord
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The violin was the most popular and frequently used instrument in Baroque instrumental music. It was
often used as a solo instrument or as part of an ensemble.
23. Which of the following instruments is not typically used in Classical Music?
a. Violin
b. Saxophone
c. Trumpet
d. Piano
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Saxophones are most commonly used in jazz music, rather than Classical music.
24. Which of the following instruments is most commonly used in Romantic instrumental music?
a. Violin
b. Flute
c. Oboe
d. Piano
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The Romantic period in music saw the violin become the most popular instrument for composers to
write for. This is due to its ability to express a wide range of emotions, such as those found in Romantic
music.
a. Piano
b. Violin
c. Saxophone
d. Trumpet
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Saxophones are heard in a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz and blues to pop and rock. They are
also often heard in film music, TV soundtracks, and commercial jingles.
26. Which of the following are visual elements commonly seen in Philippine traditional motifs and crafts?
a. Bright colors
b. Animal shapes
c. Traditional symbols
d. Geometric shapes
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Traditional symbols are often seen in Philippine traditional motifs and crafts, such as the kalinga, bulul,
and sari-sari, which are symbols of fertility, protection, and abundance.
27. What is the most common color used in Philippine traditional motifs and crafts?
a. Red
b. Blue
c. White
d. Brown
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White is the most commonly used color in Philippine traditional motifs and crafts. It is associated with
purity, peace, and tranquility, and is seen in many textiles, sculptures, and pottery.
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Short form improvisational theater is the most popular style of improv, consisting of short scenes and
games. It's often seen on TV shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”.
29. What is the goal of improvisational theater?
a. To create laughs
b. To tell a story
c. To create believable characters
d. To entertain
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The primary goal of improvisational theater is to entertain the audience. Improv actors use their wit,
imagination, and creative problem-solving skills to create spontaneous scenes and stories on the spot.
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was music's most sublime creative genius. Bach was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque Era.
a. Fernando Amorsolo
b. Jose Joya
c. Pacita Abad
d. Roberto Chabet
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Chabet studied Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas where he graduated in 1961. He was the
founding Museum Director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from 1967-1970 where he
initiated the first Thirteen Artists Awards, giving recognition to young artists.
a. Ang Kiukok
b. Benedicto Cabrera
c. Pacita Abad
d. Roberto Chabet
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Born to Chinese immigrants, Ang Kiukok is the pioneer of Philippine modern figurative expressionism.
Rewarded as the country's National Artist in 2001, he was one of the most successful commercial figures
on the local art scene from the 1960s until his death from cancer in 2005.
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Napoleon "Billy" Veloso Abueva (January 26, 1930 – February 16, 2018) was known as the "Father of
Modern Philippine Sculpture" Through Proclamation No. 1539. He was proclaimed National Artist for
Sculpture in 1976 when he was 46, making him the youngest recipient of the award to date.
a. Fernando Amorsolo
b. Jose Joya
c. Pacita Abad
d. Roberto Chabet
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Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (b. 1892, d. 1972) was the Philippines’ first National Artist and is officially
recognized as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”. Renowned for his trademark luminosity and ability
to render the iconic provincial Filipina, Amorsolo’s paintings usually feature scenes in glowing rural
landscapes--- such as farmers ankle-deep in rice fields, women in colorful baro’t sayas sorting through
mangoes, and vibrant society portraits.
a. Fernando Amorsolo
b. Jose Joya
c. Pacita Abad
d. Roberto Chabet
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José Joya was an important figure in the development of Abstract Expressionism in the Philippines who
had significant influence over successive generations of abstract expressionist painters through his
dedication to teaching, especially at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts
a. Napoleon Abueva
b. Eduardo Masferre
c. Kidlat Tahimik
d. Pacita Abad
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The Alkaff Bridge was painted in January 2004 in vibrant colours by Filipino artist Pacita Abad (1946–
2004) and a team of rope specialists. The artist and her crew of helpers used 55 different colours and
more than 900 litres of industrial-strength paint to transform the bridge into Singapore's first "Bridge of
Art".
a. Napoleon Abueva
b. Roberto Chabet
c. Benedicto Cabrere
d. Ang Kukok
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Benedicto Cabrera has been noted as "arguably the best-selling painter of his generation of Filipino
artists." He is better known as BenCab, is a figurative painter from the Philippines. He is recognised as a
pioneer of Philippine art. BenCab's paintings often depict figures wrapped in flowing fabrics in muted
tones and earthy colour palettes.
a. Napoleon Abueva
b. Eduardo Masferre
c. Kidlat Tahimik
d. Pacita Abad
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Director, actor, screenwriter and producer Kidlat Tahimik is also called "the father of the Philippine
independent film“. The founder of the “Philippine New Wave“ and an influential commentator on
postcolonialism and the inequality of power in the world, who has been discovered to the West by
Werner Herzog claiming that Tahimik’s films from the seventies can be considered as the most open-
minded works of their times.
a. Opposite colors
b. Tertiary colors
c. Analogous colors
d. Primary colors
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Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose
hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the
strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors may also be called "opposite colors".
a. Peace
b. Luxury
c. Anger
d. Danger
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The color purple is associated with a variety of meanings, including wisdom, creativity, royalty, power,
ambition, and luxury.
a. Opposite colors
b. Analogous
c. Tertiary
d. Complementary
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The combination of primary and secondary colors is known as tertiary or intermediate colors, due to
their compound nature. Blue-green, blue-violet, red-orange, red-violet, yellow-orange, and yellow-green
are color combinations you can make from color mixing.
42. Colors that you cannot see through are called __ colors
a. Opaque
b. Gloss
c. Transparent
d. Matte
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The term opaque originated from the Latin, meaning 'dark' meaning 'not transparent' and opaque
substance does not let any light pass through at all. A paint that is opaque will give a solid colour. Blacks
and whites are always opaque and any colour mixed with them will become more opaque
43. Colors that you can see through are called __ colors
a. Opaque
b. Gloss
c. Transparent
d. Matte
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When making images, color can be transparent, where light passes through the colors to the color
underneath, making them clearly visible. Color can be translucent, where light is partially passing
through to the color underneath, making it partially visible.
44. It is often called the most important form of visual art. It is about putting colors on a canvas or a wall.
a. Drawing
b. Painting
c. Calligraphy
d. Printmaking
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Painting is often called the most important form of visual art. It is about putting colours on a canvas or a
wall. Painters express their ideas through a mixture of colours and different brush strokes .
a. Claude Monet
b. Vincent Van Gogh
c. Michael Angelo
d. Pablo Picasso
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Cubism is an artistic movement, created by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, which employs geometric
shapes in depictions of human and other forms.
46. It began in France during the end of the 19th century. Young painters used new techniques to paint
outdoor scenes.
a. Cubism
b. Impressionism
c. Abstract Expressionism
d. Pop art
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Impressionism is an art style that developed in France in the late 19 th century. Young painters used new
techniques to paint outdoor scenes. They experimented a lot with different forms of light and color.
Impressionists wanted to show the viewer how a landscape looked at different times of the day.
47. Is art that is made by covering a plate with ink and pressing it on the surface of another object.
a. Drawing
b. Painting
c. Photography
d. Printmaking
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"Printmaking is art that is made by covering a plate with ink and pressing it on the surface of another
object. Today prints are mostly produced on paper today but originally, they were pressed onto cloth or
other objects. Plates are often made out of wood or metal. The first prints were probably made in
ancient Mesopotamia. Later on they became popular in ancient Egypt and China .Printmaking spread to
Europe towards the end of the Middle Ages."
48. Is making pictures by letting light through the lenses of a camera onto a film. I
a. Drawing
b. Painting
c. Photography
d. Printmaking
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Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either
electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as
photographic film.
49. It is often referred to as plastic arts. It is a three-dimensional pieces of art that are created by shaping
various kinds of material. Among the most popular are stone, steel, plastic, ceramics and wood.
a. Sculpture
b. Computer art
c. Photography
d. Printmaking
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Sculpture, an artistic form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three-dimensional art
objects. The designs may be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments
ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop the spectator.
50. It is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or
other writing instrument.
a. Calligraphy
b. Computer art
c. Photography
d. Printmaking
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Calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting. The term may derive from the Greek words for “beauty”
(kallos) and “to write” (graphein). It implies a sure knowledge of the correct form of letters—i.e., the
conventional signs by which language can be communicated—and the skill to make them with such
ordering of the various parts and harmony of proportions that the experienced, knowledgeable eye will
recognize such composition as a work of art. Calligraphic work, as art, need not be legible in the usual
sense of the word.