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?

<p>Plexiglass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique allows sculptors to break away from figurative representation?

<p>Constructivism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of kinetic sculptures?

<p>They are in mechanical motion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a niche in the context of sculpture?

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

What is the series of artworks by Renato Habulan?

<p>Takatak Series (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artwork by Gabby Barredo?

<p>Asphalt Installation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Balikbayan boxes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a grotto similar to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the origin of resin?

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

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

<p>For aesthetic or architectural reasons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a vault, in terms of arches?

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

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

<p>Their thinness and negligible dead weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can plants be used as an alternative material?

<p>For roofing materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature is common in skyscrapers in Manila?

<p>They have several floors for parking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To serve the occupants and be aesthetically pleasing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for door design?

<p>The design should match the interior style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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