Contemporary Art & Architecture Quiz

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What is the meaning of the Latin prefix con in the term "contemporary"?

During

Against

With (correct)

Before

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary art in the Philippines?

Preservation of outdated traditions (correct)

Addressing information needs through communication

A reaction against established norms and rules

Expression of personal feelings and worldview

What is the significance of contemporary art for local heritage?

It encourages the preservation of local heritage and traditions (correct)

It undermines local heritage and traditions

It has no impact on local heritage and traditions

It disregards local heritage and traditions

Which of these are types of lines?

Curved Lines (A), Vertical Lines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a function of contemporary art?

Reinterpreting historical events without any creative input (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a structure mentioned in the glossary?

Library (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are elements of color?

Value (C), Saturation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tagalog term for a building used for storing grain?

Kamalig (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "Tsalet" house?

Upper levels jutting over the lower levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a monochromatic color scheme?

Using different shades of blue (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a "Fort"?

To defend a community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between actual and implied texture?

Actual texture can be felt, while implied texture cannot. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of space?

Kinetic Perspective (D) Signup and view all the answers

What color scheme uses two pairs of complementary colors?

Tetradic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of painting would you use for a backdrop in a theatrical production?

Telon Painting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of texture can be felt physically?

Actual Texture (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which technique uses a vanishing point and receding hidden lines?

Linear Perspective (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of painting is commonly hung on a wall?

Easel Painting (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of painting depicts people in their everyday lives?

Genre Painting (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT considered a sculpture technique?

Advertising Art (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of sculpture moves with the wind or vibrates with the surrounding air?

Kinetic Sculpture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What art form involves using other senses besides sight in appreciation?

Multimedia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of art involves connecting metal sheets using a torch?

Welded Sculpture (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a type of residence mentioned in the document?

School (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of art involves stitching?

Embroidery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What art form involves stitching?

Embroidery (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which art form is considered permanent body adornment?

Tattoo Art (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a 'Kamalig'?

Storing grain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a type of house?

Town Hall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of art involves the use of multiple senses?

Multimedia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of art involves the artistic representation of food?

Food Art (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does "Mat Weaving" consist of?

Plaiting organic fibers into mats (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of architecture is known for having upper levels jutting out over lower levels?

Tsalet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of structure is designed for defense?

Fort (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contemporary Art Review

Welded Sculpture - connecting sheets of metal together using acetylene or electric torch
Use of Glass - medium of expression used by artists is glass
Advertising Art - using paid space or time in any of the media to inform or influence the public
Bamboo Art - made of bamboo
Basketry - creating containers by weaving, plaiting or braiding materials
Book Design - reproduction of bound pages that are filled with text or images
Costumes - garments, hairstyles and accessories that are worn
Embroidery - art of stitching
Food Art - packaging/representation of food in an artistic way
Furniture - found in a public or private dwelling or building
Komiks and Editorial Cartoons - illustration of stories and events
Leaf Art - used in religious rituals, food wrapping
Mat Weaving - plaiting strips of organic fibers into mats
Metal Craft - all objects made from metal
Multimedia - involves the use of other senses in appreciating those work aside from the sense of vision
Paper Art - cutting, pasting, recycling or constructing objects from paper
Personal Ornament - worn on the human body
Tattoo Art - body adornment permanently engraved on the skin
Textile Weaving - creating cloth by interweaving a series of parallel vertical threads
Architecture - most functional branches of visual art

Architecture

Art to inhabit
Apartment - building composed of many residences called units
Bahay na Bato - houses of the wealthy, made of brick or stone
Barong Barong - residences of the landless poor
Bungalow - one story house with a wide front porch and large windows
Bahay-Kubo - ethnic house of christian peasant families
House Boat - also served as dwelling. Badjaos or Sama Laut reside in houseboat
One and Half Story House - upper level = kitchen, living and dining room just a half of the lower level
Split Level House - lower levels = kitchen, living and dining room, upper levels = bedrooms
Tsale*t - superurban house -Came from "chale" means peasant house in Switzerland that has upper levels jutting over lower levels

Other Architectural Structures

Market - buying and selling goods
Capitol - provincial government
Town Hall - municipal government
School - place where young people are educated
The Kamaliq - tagalog term for a significant building used for storing grain
Masjid - or mosque refers to a place of worship of Muslims
Cemetery - place where people bury the dead
Church - worship for christian people
Movie House - place where people watch film or motion pictures
Theatre - building for dance, musical and theatrical presentation
Fort - built to defend a community
Lighthouse - built on an island to ensure ships will be able to pass through
Bridge - horizontal structure that serve as passageway between two areas

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Test your knowledge on contemporary art and its significance in the Philippines, along with principles of design and architecture. This quiz covers various aspects like color schemes, texture, and local heritage. Challenge yourself with questions regarding the characteristics and functions of contemporary art.