Liceo de Davao

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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

FIRST MONTHLY EXAMINATION

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade/ Track: ______________

General Instruction: (1.) Do not turn over test papers until told to do so. (2.) Keep your eyes on your
own paper. Remember, copying is cheating! (3.) Stop writing immediately when the teacher says it is
the end of the exam. (4.) You must remain silent until after you done with the test. No TALKING while
test is going on. (5.) Using of phone is not allowed during the test.

Test I. MCQ. Encircle only the letter of your choice.

1. Which among the following is not included in Marcos’ definition of art?

a. ability b. process c. ars d. product
2. Human capacity to create things of beauty and things that stir us
a. arts b. ability c. product d. process
3. The topic that can be any person, animal, thing, or issue that is described or depicted in an
artwork. It could be anything that could ignite an artist’s imagination, prompting him to create.
a. subject matter b. form c. content d. medium
4. We can easily see identifiable figures or objects even abstract art depicts recognizable objects.
a. objective art b. non-objective art c. technique d. form
5. The surface feature of an artwork that has nothing to do with the arts in depth meaning. What
you see is what you get.
a. medium b. technique c. form d. content
6. The attitude and the personality of the artist toward his subject is revealed, and the artistic value
of his artwork can be measured by its originality, its imaginative quality, its sincerity, and its
truth.
a. content b. form c. subject matter d. medium
7. It is the instrument of the artist in translating his feelings and thoughts into form. It could be the
substance of artwork is made from.
a. form b. content c. medium d. technique
8. How well and artist knows and uses his medium in achieving what he wants in his creation. It is
how an artist select and arrange his materials to achieve a specific effect.
a. medium b. technique c. form d. content
9. Which of the following is not a property of color?
a. hue b. light c. value d. saturation
10. This refers to space occupied by the shape.
a. active space b. negative space c. passive space d. positive space
11. This refers to the way something feels, or looks as if they might feel like something.
a. line b. space c. value d. texture
12. When lines meet to form an enclosed area this is formed.
a. space b. shape c. form d. line
13. This is an empty place or surface in or around a work of art. It can be two-dimensional, three-
dimensional, negative and/or positive.
a. shape b. color c. space d. value
14. This is the most basic element of art. It is used to form lots of different things in art. It is the path
of a dot through a space.
a. texture b. space c. line d. value
15. This is the lightness or darkness of a color.
a. value b. texture c. color d. shape
16. They are three-dimensional—they have height, width and thickness.
a. color b. space c. form d. value
17. This is what we see as light waves are absorbed or reflected by everything around us.
a. line b. space c. value d. color
18. A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different is called
_______.
a. asymmetrical b. radial c. symmetrical d. geometric
19. Another word for “center of interest” is _______.
a. focal point b. emphasis c. dominance d. all of the above
20. Formal balance is another word for _______ balance.
a. asymmetrical b. radial c. symmetrical d. geometric
21. _______ is another word for the brightness of a color.
a. value b. intensity c. hue d. complementary
22. _______ is an element of art that refers to the sense of touch.
a. value b. pattern c. texture d. shape
23. Visual _______ is achieved when all parts of a composition have equal weight and appear to be
stable.
a. focal point b. unity c. balance d. pattern
24. Various art elements, like lines, colors, or shapes that are repeated over and over in a planned
way creates a _______.
a. focal point b. unity c. balance d. pattern
25. _______ may be geometric or organic.
a. shape b. value c. intensity d. texture
26. _______ is the suggestion of action or direction, the path our eyes follow when we look at a
work of art.
a. proportion b. simplicity c. rhythm d. movement
27. _______ is the relation of two things in size, number, amount, or degree within a design.
a. visual economy b. movement c. pattern d. proportion
28. Creating a sense of visual oneness in a work of art is called _______.
a. form b. value c. unity d. texture
29. The term art is used to manifest the outstanding product of an endeavor which is an expression
of man’s ideas and emotions.
a. Art as a skill or mastery
b. Art as a process or a product of a creative skill
c. Art as a universal language
d. Art as a representational of reality
30. It involves arranging the aesthetic elements in an artistically interesting and appealing manner.
a. Art as a skill or mastery
b. Art as a product of a creative skill
c. Art as a process of a creative skill
d. Art as an ability
31. It includes human creations, different activities, and manners of expression.
a. Art as a skill or mastery
b. Art as a product of a creative skill
c. Art as a process of a creative skill
d. Art as an ability
32. Each art form has its own artistic elements and art is known as diverse language.
a. Art as a process or a product of a creative skill
b. Art a universal language
c. Art as a representational of reality
d. Art reflects the characteristics of a period
33. Art is a reflection or a mirror of reality.
a. Art as a process or a product of a creative skill
b. Art a universal language
c. Art as a representational of reality
d. Art reflects the characteristics of a period
34. The dominance of the church initiated the expression of spiritual thrust depicted in all the
artworks of the time.
a. Pre-colonial period
b. Medieval period
c. Renaissance period
d. Modern period
35. The value ascribed to the material world was shown in the more defined and realistic rendition
of the human body in the visual arts.
a. Pre-colonial period
b. Modern period
c. Medieval period
d. Renaissance period
36. Characterizes the idealistic search for the truth and the realization that it is not attainable
a. Pre-colonial period
b. Renaissance period
c. Medieval period
d. Modern period
37. We gain awareness of the people lifestyle during their time.
a. Art shows the manner of existence of the people of long ago
b. Art as a representational of reality
c. Art reflects the characteristics of a period
d. Art as a universal language
38. Precise shape that looks as if they were made with a ruler or other drawing tool.
a. Geometric shape
b. Geographical shape
c. Organic shape
d. Elements of art
39. An irregular, free-form shape that often resembles nature.
a. Geographical shape
b. Elements of art
c. Organic shape
d. Geometric shape
40. A basic visual component an artist uses to create art.
a. Geometric shape
b. Geographical shape
c. Organic shape
d. Elements of art
41. Which of the following can be used to create contrast in a composition?
a. smooth and rough textures
b. large and small shapes
c. plain areas against areas of patterns
d. all of the above
42. It consists of an array of shapes and styles from simple to complex.
a. Musical composition
b. Literary composition
c. Musical instruments
d. Visual design
43. These are written works meant to be read, sung, or delivered in a play.
a. Musical works
b. Literary works
c. script write
d. playwright
44. Refers to the staging and execution of a production, like drama, opera and festivals.
a. Musical composition
b. Choreography
c. Visual design
d. Theatrical performance
45. Why theatrical performance said to be interdisciplinary?
a. It goes with an art of dancing
b. It goes beyond with layout of lines and forms
c. It goes beyond theater
d. It uses musical instrument
46. An arrangement or design for dance movements usually accompanied by music.
a. Musical composition
b. Choreography
c. Musical instruments
d. Visual design
47. What is the main function of musical instrument?
a. To create music
b. To employ melody
c. To manage writing drafts
d. To measure tone

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