Philippine Contemporary Art in the Regions

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What is a characteristic of Constructivist sculptures?

Focus on emotional expression

Abstraction and transparency (correct)

Use of traditional materials like wood and stone

Realistic representation of figures

What is the primary concern of a sculptor working with assemblage?

Balance and movement of the sculpture

Volume and contour of the sculpture

Attachment and surface texture of the found objects (correct)

The symbolic meaning of the individual objects

What can be used to make kinetic sculptures move?

Wind (correct)

Electricity

Gravity

Water

What is a common material used in Constructivist sculptures?

Plexiglass (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which technique allows sculptors to break away from figurative representation?

Constructivism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of kinetic sculptures?

They are in mechanical motion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a niche in the context of sculpture?

A recessed place in a wall where a sculptured figure or bust can be located. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the series of artworks by Renato Habulan?

Takatak Series (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artwork by Gabby Barredo?

Asphalt Installation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do the cubes composed of personal belongings by Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan represent?

Balikbayan boxes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a box in the context of sculpture?

It is a portable container for something worth keeping (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a grotto similar to?

A vault or complex inner spaces of natural caverns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant limitation of using clay as a material in art?

It requires an armature for support. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique property of metal that makes it a versatile material in art?

It can be cast, cut, drilled, filled, extruded, bent, forged, and stamped. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of bronze that makes it a popular casting material?

It has a beautiful surface and color characteristics. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of using wax as a material in art?

It is not very permanent and can be easily damaged. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique property of resin that makes it popular among installation artists and sculptors?

It comes in a variety of colors and can be transparent. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of resin?

It is extracted from some trees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why dome structures can be placed on rectangular foundations, despite being geometrically illogical?

For aesthetic or architectural reasons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using reinforced concrete in shell structures?

It is inexpensive and can enclose a big area of space (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a vault, in terms of arches?

A series of identical arches in a file order (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of concrete shells that makes them economical?

Their thinness and negligible dead weight (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using shell structures in building construction?

They are inexpensive and can enclose a big area of space (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why buildings made of shells are not only visually pleasing but also inexpensive?

They can enclose a big area of space with a minimum of material (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could architects do instead of uprooting trees and interrupting the river flow?

Design around natural elements and make them part of everyday life (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can plants be used as an alternative material?

For roofing materials (A) Signup and view all the answers

What feature is common in skyscrapers in Manila?

They have several floors for parking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of doors, windows, and walls in a building?

To serve the occupants and be aesthetically pleasing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for door design?

The design should match the interior style (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the Green Canyon Resort in Pampanga?

It is an eco-art resort that integrates nature into its design (D) Signup and view all the answers