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Midterm Examination in Contemporary Philippine Arts 11

S.Y 2019-2020 80
(T.Chasil)

NAME:______________________________________ Date: ______________

I. Identify the title and the artist of the following well-known art works. Write your
answer on the space provided.

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Art Work’s Title

The Angry Christ Fishing Scene Primeras Letras
Boy with Kite The Builders Street Musicians
The Contrast Filipina DH Kinupot
Frugal Meal The Wedding Oblation
Magpupukot Letra y Figuras Stations of the
Cross

Art Work’s Artists

HR Ocampo Imelda Endaya Arturo Luz
Cesar Legaspi Ibn Saud Ahmad Fernando Zobel
Carlos Francisco Jose Lozano Edgar Fernandez
Fernando Amorsolo Simon Flores Guillermo Tolentino
Victorio Edades Alfonso Ossorio Vicente Manansala
 II. Read each question and choose the ONE best answer.

1. He designed the Coconut Palace.

a. Leandro Locsin b. Francisco Mañosa c. Vicente Manansala

2. This sculpture evoked a strong feeling of anguish and loss through the expensive poses of
Mary the mother and the oversized body of Christ which she supports.
a. Pieta b. Kinupot c. Stations of the Cross

3. It is a series of cross-regional efforts that began in 1996 comprising of traveling exhibitions,

consultation, and curatorial workshops.
a. Current b. Oblation c. Sungdu-an

4. She created the Filipinescas Dance Troupe which toured many cities around the world.
a. Leonor Gocuingco b. Kiri Dalena c. Leslie de Chaves

5. He painted the “Brown Brother’s Burden” which presents an aspect of colonial history from
the gaze of the colonized.
a. Gaston Damag b. Mideo Cruz c. Benedicto Cabrera

6. He directed the film “Dalagang Bukid”.

a. Julie Lluch b. Jose Nepomuceno c. Brenda Fajardo

7. The first printed book in the Philippines compiling song lyrics, commandments, sacraments,
and other catechetical material.
a. Retablo b. Doctina c. Spolarium

8. It was written by Gaspar Aquino de Belen in 1704.

a. Senakulo b. Sarsuwela c. Komedya

9. It is an important inclusion in colonial churches which are presented either as a series of 14

paintings or relief sculptures depicting Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
a. Carroza b. Retablo c. Via Crucis

10. It is Manansala’s painting which consists the image of two women with emaciated bodies
and their forlorn faces set against a dark background capturing the dreariness of poverty.
a. Poleteismo b. Genghis Khan c. The Beggars
 III. On Contemporary Arts. Write TRUE if the statement is correct; FALSE if incorrect.

_______1. Art comes from the word “ars” which means create.
_______2. Contemporary arts are those produced by artists of ancient times.
_______3. Contemporary art is confined to the museum.
_______4. Hybridity refers to the mixing of unlikely materials (sand, mud, coffee and the
likes) to produce an artwork.
_______5. Vegetable or fruit sculptures used as table decorations exemplify integrative art.

IV. On Classification of Art Forms. Match the following genres of art with their
descriptions. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

_____1. Visual Arts
_____2. Graphic Arts
_____3. Plastic Arts
_____4. Audio-Visual Arts
_____5. Literary Arts
A. They are those presented in the written mode and
intended to be read.
B. They are those forms perceived by the eyes.
C. They are those forms perceived by both ears and eyes.
D. They are those visual arts that have length and width;
thus, they are also called two-dimensional arts.
E. They are those visual arts that have length, width, and
volume; thus, they are also called three-dimensional
arts.
V. Essay. Explain the following (2 points each).

1. What is the difference between contemporary art and modern art?

2. To what extent do people believe that art can contribute to positive change?

3. How can authority and cleaning of graffiti and street art be more socially and
economically sustainable for the public’s they serve?

4. Does talent exists? What is it? Is it needed to attend art school?

5. Can we really separate women's and men's creations in art studies? Support your answer.
VI. Enumerate the following:

A. National Artists of the Philippines

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

B. GAMABA Awardees

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.