Philippine Contemporary Arts Quiz
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In what city is the Spoliarium painting currently displayed?

  • Manila (correct)
  • Rome
  • Madrid
  • Barcelona

    • What subject matter is depicted in the famous Spoliarium painting?

  • A romanticized portrait of a Filipino family
  • A historic battle scene
  • A serene landscape scene
  • A depiction of dying gladiators in a Roman circus. (correct)

    • What is the approximate year that Napoleon Abueva was awarded the National Artist distinction?

  • 1976 (correct)
  • 1952
  • 1984
  • 1922

    • What was the significance of the Spoliarium winning the gold medal at the Madrid Expo?

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    What is the most notable feature of Napoleon Abueva's artistic style?

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    What is the primary difference between "Theater" and "Film" as contemporary art forms in the Philippines?

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    What is the main purpose of the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival?

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    When is the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival celebrated in Cebu City?

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    What is the primary distinction between "Visual Arts" and "Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts" based on the content provided?

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    Which of the following was NOT part of Burnham's original design for Burnham Park?

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    What is the significance of the City Beautiful movement in relation to Burnham Park?

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    Who was responsible for interpreting and implementing Daniel Burnham's plans for Baguio?

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    Which type of material was NOT utilized by Victorio Edades in his artwork?

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    What is a defining feature of Edades' painting style?

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    What position did Victorio Edades hold at the University of Santo Tomas?

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    Which artist did Edades NOT invite to teach at the University of Santo Tomas?

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    Which of the following statements accurately describes Victorio Edades' artistic philosophy?

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    What type of material was used to build the Lapu-Lapu shrine?

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    Where is the Haladaya Festival celebrated?

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    Which historical figure is commemorated in the Haladaya Festival?

    <p>Datu Daya (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Lapu-Lapu defeat in the Battle of Mactan?

    <p>Ferdinand Magellan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of dance, as described in the text?

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    Flashcards

    Music

    An art form that combines notes into harmony for auditory appreciation.

    Literature

    An art form utilizing language to create meaning and experience through words.

    Theater

    A performance art where actors portray dramatic texts enhanced by props and sounds.

    Dance

    An art form using the human body in specific movements across time and space.

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    Visual Arts

    Artworks like painting and sculpture primarily appealing to the visual sense.

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    The Spoliarium

    A painting by Juan Luna depicting dying gladiators.

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    Juan Luna

    Filipino painter who created The Spoliarium.

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    1884 Madrid Exposition

    Event where The Spoliarium won a gold medal.

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    Napoleon Abueva

    Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture, youngest National Artist.

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    Largest Painting in the Philippines

    The Spoliarium measures 4.22m x 7.675m and greets museum visitors.

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    Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival

    An annual cultural and religious festival celebrated in Cebu City, Philippines.

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    Cebu City

    The city where the Sinulog Festival is primarily celebrated annually.

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    Burnham Park

    A historic urban park in Baguio City, designed by Daniel Burnham.

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    Daniel Burnham

    American architect and planner who designed Burnham Park and had larger plans for Baguio.

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    City Beautiful movement

    An urban planning philosophy aimed at beautifying city spaces and improving urban living.

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    Victorio C. Edades

    A National Artist for Painting in the Philippines, 1976.

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    Materials used by Edades

    Edades employed various materials like hardwood, metal, and marble in his artworks.

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    Edades' painting style

    Characterized by distorted figures and rough impasto strokes, conveying strength.

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    Themes in Edades' artwork

    Focused on laborers and ordinary people, highlighting their struggles and realities.

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    Contribution to education

    Taught at University of Santo Tomas, introduced liberal arts for Fine Arts degrees.

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    Lapu-Lapu's Statue

    A 20-meter bronze statue in Mactan Shrine honoring Rajah Lapu-Lapu.

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    Mactan Shrine

    A historical site in Mactan Island dedicated to Lapu-Lapu.

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    Haladaya Festival

    A festival celebrating Datu Daya in Daanbantayan, Cebu.

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    Datu Daya

    A war hero honored during the Haladaya Festival.

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    Daanbantayan

    Northernmost town in Cebu known for Haladaya Festival.

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    Study Notes

    The 7 Major Contemporary Art Forms in the Philippines

    • Music

      • An art form that appeals to the sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony.

    • Literature

      • An art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience.

    • Theater

      • An art form of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and actresses who use their voices and/or their bodies, often in relation to other objects, to convey artistic expression.

    • Film

      • A technological translation of theater, special effects are utilized to enhance the story telling.

    • Dance

      • An art of the human form, body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form and space.

    • Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts

      • Structure that means to be used as shelter, its art relies on the design and purpose of the structure.

    • Visual Arts

      • Artwork such as painting, photography, or sculpture, that appeals primarily to the visual sense and typically exists in permanent form.

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    Test your knowledge on Philippine contemporary arts, focusing on significant works and festivals like the Spoliarium and the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival. Explore key figures like Napoleon Abueva and discover the impact of urban planning in Burnham Park. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the intricacies of Filipino art and culture.

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