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During which age did the Negritos first inhabit the Philippines?
During which age did the Negritos first inhabit the Philippines?
- Mesolithic
- Paleolithic (correct)
- Bronze Age
- Neolithic
What is considered one of the earliest forms of written literature?
What is considered one of the earliest forms of written literature?
- Poems
- Cave drawings (correct)
- Epics
- Fables
What year were the Angono Petroglyphs discovered?
What year were the Angono Petroglyphs discovered?
- 1965 (correct)
- 1985
- 1973
- 1962
How many figural carvings are present in the Angono Petroglyphs?
How many figural carvings are present in the Angono Petroglyphs?
What is the primary material used to create Lingling-o?
What is the primary material used to create Lingling-o?
Where were notable jade ornaments found in relation to the Lingling-o?
Where were notable jade ornaments found in relation to the Lingling-o?
Which designation was given to the Angono Petroglyphs in 1973?
Which designation was given to the Angono Petroglyphs in 1973?
What is the estimated dating of the Angono Petroglyphs?
What is the estimated dating of the Angono Petroglyphs?
What role did early civilization art play in understanding past cultures?
What role did early civilization art play in understanding past cultures?
Which of the following influences shaped Pre-Colonial art in the Philippines?
Which of the following influences shaped Pre-Colonial art in the Philippines?
During the Pre-Colonial Period, what was the primary purpose of art?
During the Pre-Colonial Period, what was the primary purpose of art?
Who were the Tabon Man, and why are they significant?
Who were the Tabon Man, and why are they significant?
What is a notable characteristic of Pre-Colonial traditional art?
What is a notable characteristic of Pre-Colonial traditional art?
What was a common material used in Pre-Colonial art according to cultural significance?
What was a common material used in Pre-Colonial art according to cultural significance?
What was a significant factor in the development of art in the Pre-Colonial Philippines?
What was a significant factor in the development of art in the Pre-Colonial Philippines?
Which aspect of life did Pre-Colonial art NOT typically reflect?
Which aspect of life did Pre-Colonial art NOT typically reflect?
What does the Manunggul jar primarily represent in terms of Filipino values?
What does the Manunggul jar primarily represent in terms of Filipino values?
Which of the following forms of visual arts was NOT mentioned as prevalent during the Pre-Colonial Period?
Which of the following forms of visual arts was NOT mentioned as prevalent during the Pre-Colonial Period?
What is Baybayin, as referenced in the context of Pre-Colonial literature?
What is Baybayin, as referenced in the context of Pre-Colonial literature?
How did the Spaniards utilize art upon their arrival in the Philippines in 1521?
How did the Spaniards utilize art upon their arrival in the Philippines in 1521?
What remains one of the few examples of preserved traditional writings among Filipinos?
What remains one of the few examples of preserved traditional writings among Filipinos?
When did traders and missionaries first introduce Islam to the Philippines?
When did traders and missionaries first introduce Islam to the Philippines?
What aspect of literature from the Pre-Colonial period reflects foreign influence?
What aspect of literature from the Pre-Colonial period reflects foreign influence?
What significant role did images play for the friars during Spanish colonization?
What significant role did images play for the friars during Spanish colonization?
Which year was the Ayala Museum founded?
Which year was the Ayala Museum founded?
What is the primary aim of the Ayala Museum?
What is the primary aim of the Ayala Museum?
Which of the following is NOT a collection showcased at the Ayala Museum?
Which of the following is NOT a collection showcased at the Ayala Museum?
What significant period does the Yangshao culture belong to?
What significant period does the Yangshao culture belong to?
What is a notable exhibit in the Ayala Museum that illustrates Philippine history?
What is a notable exhibit in the Ayala Museum that illustrates Philippine history?
How far back do some of the oldest Chinese artworks date?
How far back do some of the oldest Chinese artworks date?
What method was used to create pottery by the Yangshao culture?
What method was used to create pottery by the Yangshao culture?
Which of the following is a main goal in the study of Eastern art according to the content?
Which of the following is a main goal in the study of Eastern art according to the content?
What is the primary material used in the construction of the Terracotta Army?
What is the primary material used in the construction of the Terracotta Army?
Calligraphy in Chinese art primarily emphasizes which aspect?
Calligraphy in Chinese art primarily emphasizes which aspect?
During which dynasty was Chinese calligraphy established?
During which dynasty was Chinese calligraphy established?
What was a significant architectural project continued until the Ming Dynasty?
What was a significant architectural project continued until the Ming Dynasty?
What influence did Chinese calligraphy have on later Chinese art forms?
What influence did Chinese calligraphy have on later Chinese art forms?
Which of the following best describes the origin of early Japanese art?
Which of the following best describes the origin of early Japanese art?
Which dynasty saw the development of standardized characters in Chinese calligraphy?
Which dynasty saw the development of standardized characters in Chinese calligraphy?
What is the significance attributed to the Great Wall of China?
What is the significance attributed to the Great Wall of China?
What year was the Ayala Museum founded?
What year was the Ayala Museum founded?
What is the primary aim of the Ayala Museum?
What is the primary aim of the Ayala Museum?
Which of the following is NOT a collection showcased at the Ayala Museum?
Which of the following is NOT a collection showcased at the Ayala Museum?
What significant period does the Yangshao culture belong to?
What significant period does the Yangshao culture belong to?
How far back do some of the oldest Chinese artworks date?
How far back do some of the oldest Chinese artworks date?
What method was used to create pottery by the Yangshao culture?
What method was used to create pottery by the Yangshao culture?
What is a notable exhibit in the Ayala Museum that illustrates Philippine history?
What is a notable exhibit in the Ayala Museum that illustrates Philippine history?
Which of the following best describes the influences on Eastern art as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following best describes the influences on Eastern art as mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Philippine Art History
- Major periods of Philippine Art include Pre-Colonial, Spanish colonization, and contemporary eras.
- Pre-Colonial art was functional and ritualistic, reflecting beliefs and daily activities of indigenous people.
- Angono Petroglyphs, discovered in 1965, are the oldest artworks in the Philippines, dating to the third millennium B.C.
- The Manunggul Jar (890-710 B.C.) exemplifies Filipino values and artistry in burial practices.
- Lingling-o pendants from the Early Metal Age showcase exceptional jade craftsmanship.
- Baybayin, an ancient Filipino script, derived from Brahmic scripts, was used until the late 19th century.
- Literature includes oral traditions like chants and storytelling alongside written forms using cave drawings.
Influence of Spanish Colonization
- The arrival of Spaniards in 1521 saw art used as a means to propagate Catholicism through visual storytelling.
- Baybayin was preserved among the Mangyans, while the Doctrina Christiana was introduced by colonizers.
- Islam was introduced in the 13th century, influencing Filipino art and literature.
Philippine Museums
- Ayala Museum was founded in 1967 to promote Filipino culture and history.
- Collections features Pre-Colonial Gold artifacts, historical dioramas, and contemporary art exhibits.
- Notable exhibits include "Gold of Ancestors," focusing on pre-colonial heritage.
Eastern Art History
- Eastern art reflects a mix of historic worldviews, cultural traditions, and artistic practices, influenced by neighboring civilizations.
- Chinese art includes ancient pottery dating back to 18,000 B.C., showcasing techniques like the intricate red-painted pottery of the Yangshao culture.
- The Terracotta Army, created for a Qin Dynasty emperor, includes 8,000 life-sized sculptures representing warriors, horses, and chariots.
- Chinese calligraphy emerged during the Shang Dynasty, emphasizing brush and ink strokes, later influencing watercolor painting during the Song Dynasty.
Japanese Art
- Japanese art has deep historical connections to Chinese artistic traditions, with influences seen in artistic techniques and local adaptations.
- By the late 19th century, Japan began to interact more with Western culture, leading to a reevaluation of its artistic identity.
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