DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

National Capital Region

Division of City Schools – Valenzuela

Quarter 3 Learning Assessment

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Senior High School SY 2022-2023

I.MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully. Choose the best answer.

1. It refers to the art today or means of expression that require imagination or skill in making an
aesthetic object.
A. Technology B. Principle C. Element D. Contemporary Art

2. Which of the following is NOT a function of arts?

A. Personal Function C. Physiological Needs
B. Physical Needs D. Social Function

3. Art forms which are known as “Space Arts” because they occupy space in making and
displaying them. Examples are painting, sculpture, and photography.
A. Allied Arts B. Music C. Theater D. Visual Arts

4. Which of the following is an example of visual arts?

A. Anak B. Pandanggo sa Ilaw C. Spoliarium D. Rak of Aegis

5. In the Philippines, there are seven (7) major contemporary art forms. Which of the following
does NOT belong to the group?
A. web B. visual arts C. theater D. literature

6. Which of the following era is considered as the pre-triumph era of Philippine Art History?
A. Japanese Era B. Modern Days C. Pre-Colonial Era D. War Times

7. In this era, the main focus of art is based on The National Identity of the Filipino.
A. American Era B. Japanese Era C. Modern Era D. Spanish Era

8. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the work of Fernando Amorsolo?
A. He uses balance in arts.
B. He is known for his Backlighting technique.
C. His art was portrayed with side slide glow.
D. He is best remembered for shadowed dark light.

9. Which of the following BEST describes hybridity in art forms?

A. Nature Art
B. Decodes abstract art
C. Uses large scale of art
D. Incorporates technological advancements

10. Which of the following does NOT belong to the description of Appropriation?
A. flash mobs, and art installations in malls and parks
B. existing artworks which are appropriated to produce another artwork
C. process of making new content by taking from another source pre-existing image
D. books on art history, ads, the media - and incorporating or combining it with new ones
11. Which of the following Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts regularly increases
drama, often acting and development, to extremes of expression and continuity that are not
allowed within the theater?
A. Appropriation B. Hybridity C. Performance D. Space

12. Which of the following shows the difference between ISLAMIC ART and KUT KUT ART?
A. Woodcarving and metal working called “Okir” can be found in Islamic art; and Kut Kut Art
has Sarimanok
B. Islamic Art has woodcarving and metal working, while Kut Kut Art uses materials like
beeswax, rocks, and pigment from tree barks
C. Both Islamic and Kut Kut art uses clay, rocks, metals, cement, wood, and other materials
that can be found in the Philippines.
D. Both Islamic and Kut Kut art did not use clay, rocks, metals, cement, wood, and other
materials that can be found in the Philippines.

13. Which of the following art is the most well-known/ popular design in the Philippines?
A. Sarimanok B. Hagabi C. Anito D. Aswang

14. Which of the following features designs that incorporate optical illusions woven fabrics of the
“Gadang” people, usually bright red tones.
A. Abaca B. Binakol C. Itneg D. Ikat

15. Actors and actresses are the major key players to give life to this art form whether live or
recorded, spontaneous or scripted.
A. Body art B. Conceptual art C. Performance art D. Painting

16. When we are determining from which period an Art belongs, which point of view are we
observing it from?
A. Context B. History C. Mechanics D. Style

17. During this period, Arts were for rituals and daily use.
A. Precolonial Period C. Japanese Occupation
B. Islamic Colonial Period D. 1970’s to Contemporary Period

18. Which of the following will you select to determine your understanding about the art forms
that existed during the American rule in the Philippines?
A. Most of the art forms during this era were religious arts for the purpose of
converting the Filipinos to Catholicism.
B. Expressions which were subversive by nature would be tantamount to torture and
even death.
C. Through the abstract forms of patterns in the interior of the churches, the believers
can concentrate mentally.
D. During this period, there was a demand for artists who could do illustrations in
textbooks or graphic design for product labels.
19. What is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made
significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts?
A. GAMABA: Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
B. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
C. Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining
D. The Federation of National Artists
20. Cubist paintings obviously show several elements of art. Which of the following DOES
NOT belong to the elements of art?
A. Unity, variety, balance C. Line, shape, space
B. Texture, pattern, space D. Space, shape, color

21. It refers to the usage of unconventional materials, mixing of unlikely materials to produce an
artwork.
A. Space B. Hybridity C. Appropriation D. Technology art

22. Which of the following is true about space?

A. The heart of art
B. Interprets various human activities
C. The usage of conventional materials
D. Provides the audience a guide for the presentation of an artwork

For numbers 23-26, determine which element of contemporary art is highlighted in the
following pictures. Choose your answers from the following:

A. Appropriation B. Hybridity C. Space D. Technology

23. 24. 25. 26.

27. Vigan is known for its unglazed earthen jars that are traditionally crafted using woodfired
kilns. What is this pottery art called?

A. Bignay B. Burnay C. Taka D. Teka

28. This Islamic Art figure represents a fowl wings, feathered tail and a head.
A. Hagabi B. Painting C. Pottery D. Sarimanok

29. Who is the Filipino artist famously known for his cubist paintings?
A. Dan Ong B. Dindo Abad C. Levi Celerio D. Vicente Manansala
30. Levi Celerio was known for using the leaf as a musical instrument which led to being
recognized as the "only man who could play music using a leaf" by the Guinness Book
of Records. What is the best implication of this recognition to the Philippine arts
A. World recognizes all kinds of art
B. Filipino arts are superior to other arts
C. Excellence in art can be found in any color
D. Nature can be an expression of a world-class art

31. He was the first National Artist of the country and was named as Grand Old Man of the
Philippine Art. Who is he?
A. Fernando Amorsolo C. Hernando Ocampo
B. Guillermo Tolentino D. Victor Edades

32. She is a T’boli traditional weaver of tinalak, cloth made of colorful abaca fabrics.
A. Lang Dulay B. Haja Amina Appi C. Salinta Monon D. Darhata Sawabi

33. Who among the following is NOT a National Artist for Music?
A. Nick Joaquin B. Jovita Fuentes C. Lucio San Pedro D. Antonio Molina

34. It refers to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art.
A. Installation art B. Mixed Media C. Paintings D. Sculpture

35. The following art forms are three-dimensional arts, EXCEPT ___.
A. Installation art b. Paintings c. Pottery d. Sculpture

36. What can you say about the art forms that reign during the Japanese rule?
A. Most of the art forms during this era were religious arts for the purpose of converting
the Filipinos to Catholicism.
B. Expressions which were subversive by nature would be tantamount to torture and even
death.
C. Through the abstract forms of patterns in the interior of the churches, the believers can
concentrate mentally.
D. During this period, there was a demand for artists who could do illustrations in
textbooks or graphic design for product labels.

37. Which of the following statements would differentiate Fine Arts and Practical Arts?
A. Fine Arts is the changing of raw materials for utilitarian purposes while Practical Arts is
the changing of certain materials or media for aesthetic pleasure.
B. Fine Arts is the changing of certain materials or media for aesthetic pleasure while
Practical Arts is the changing of raw materials for utilitarian purposes.
C. Fine arts refers to civic planning and beautification in order to improve the standards of
living in the community while Practical arts is a modern art which consists of
simplified forms and avoided copied representations.
D. Fine arts refers to a modern art which consists of simplified forms and avoided copied
representations while Practical arts refers to civic planning and beautification in
order to improve the standards of living in the community.

38. Sam is well-versed in creating digital images with the aid of computer. What form of art is
Sam practicing?
A. Architecture B. Photography C. Computer Art D. Street art
39. How do the Filipino contemporary artists we discussed bring their artworks about our society
and culture into a more engaging and thought-provoking way?
A. They bring their artworks about our society and culture into a more engaging and
thought-provoking way by challenging the old perspectives by not focusing on prized
objects but bringing their artworks to the foreground of discarded junks and cast-off
mundane items.
B. They bring their artworks about our society and culture into a more engaging and
thought-provoking way by bringing to attention everyday objects, cultural artifacts, or
people, inviting the viewers to explore the environmental, sociopolitical, and personal
histories of her subjects.
C. Both statements above apply.
D. Neither first nor second statement applies.

40. This Art form includes municipal or town planning, maintenance and beautification of parks,
plazas, roads, bridges and farms.
A. Civic Art B. Household Art C. Commercial Art D. Agricultural Art

41. Which among the Festivals is not observed in Mindanao?

A. Kadayawan Festival B. Moriones Festival C. Sagingan Festival D. Diyandi Festival

42. Philippine Folk dances depict Filipino way of life. Who was the acclaimed national artist that
conducted a study on local forms of celebration and rituals?
A. Levi Celerio B. Francisca Reyes-Aquino C. Fernando Amorsolo D. Ryan Cayabyab

43. Filipinos are known to be creative and artistic. What is distinguishable element of Filipino
art?
A. It depicts the ways of life. C. It shows radicalism.
B. It describes the masterpiece. D. It depicts passion.

44. Filipino veneration to God is usually portrayed in any forms of art. Which among the art
forms that is commonly celebrated during bountiful harvest or town commemoration?
A. Festival B. Architecture C. Painting D. Fine arts

45. Which region does this artwork hail from?

A. Bulacan B. Quezon C. Laguna D. Ilocos

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

46. Name this festival from Kalibo, Aklan:

A. Ati-atihan B. Moriones C. Kadayawan D. Sinulog

47. Preserving art forms is a major responsibility of a ruling authority because it shows the
history of society and the nation. Which is the best move for the Philippine government to
promote the significance of art in every Filipino people?
A. Supporting the microeconomics of arts in different regions
B. Creating another agency that promotes regional art to the new generations
C. By giving awards to those Filipino people who will gain recognition from any international
art competition
D. Encourage upcoming generations to attract various art forms by launching different
projects that promote regional art appreciation.

48. Art is the best way to grasp all the information related to our ancestors. Which is the best
way to show the valuing of art forms in different regions?
A. Creating a school project that promotes regional art forms
B. Appreciate the different art forms by utilizing them in everyday work
C. Discovering art forms in the regions of our country by joining various art activities
D. Sharing regional art forms in different societies all over the world using the web &
internet

49. If you are the Barangay Captain and your community council will create a showcase of
regional art forms for cultural preservation purposes, which of the following project will you
create to achieve the project objective?
A. Establish an art museum in your community
B. Display arts and paintings in streets and community facilities
C. Create a music video that shows regional art forms in your community
D. Institutionalize a regular art event in the community that exhibits the different art forms
of your region

50. You are the Student Government President and tasked to arrange the following steps
according to the objective of promoting the regional arts in the school community. Which
arrangement of tasks best fits the objective?

i. Collect research data for checking the authenticity of information

ii. Create a project proposal base on validated information
iii. Gather suggestions from the administration, faculty, and students
iv. Execution of the project plan based on the task given by the committee

A. i, ii, iii, iv
B. ii, i, iii, iv
C. iii, i, ii, iv
D. iii, ii, i, iv