How well do you know traditional and contemporary-traditional art?

• Traditional art is based on indigenous cultures and emphasizes nature, spirituality, and community.
• Traditional art is integrative and not meant to be distanced from everyday life.
• Creation is usually shared among members of the community.
• Contemporary-traditional art reflects current culture using classical techniques.
• Practicing artists focus on preserving time-honored skills and expressing human emotions and experiences.
• Subjects balance external reality with internal conscience driven by emotion, philosophy, or spirit.
• GAMABA is an award recognizing outstanding work by artists in the Philippines.
• To be eligible for GAMABA, artists must be from an indigenous/traditional cultural community and engaged in a folk-art tradition for at least 50 years.
• GAMABA awardees must consistently produce works of superior and distinctive quality and possess mastery of tools and materials.
• GAMABA awardees must pass on their skills to other members of the community.

Do you know the ins and outs of traditional art and the cultural significance it holds? Test your knowledge with our quiz! From the emphasis on nature, spirituality, and community to the integration of art in everyday life, this quiz will challenge your understanding of traditional art practices. Learn about contemporary-traditional art and the artistry that goes into preserving time-honored skills while expressing human emotion and experience. Discover the prestigious GAMABA award and the criteria artists must meet to be eligible. Take the quiz