Photography Techniques Quiz
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Photography Techniques Quiz

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What characterizes Performance Art in contrast to traditional theater?

  • It utilizes pre-written scripts.
  • It is primarily focused on visual aesthetics.
  • It incorporates time and space dimensions. (correct)
  • The audience has no role in it.
  • Which of the following best describes Found Objects in conceptual art?

  • Exclusive art pieces made from rare materials.
  • Digital representations without physical form.
  • Everyday items transformed by changing their context. (correct)
  • Unique handcrafted items.
  • What is a defining feature of Installation Art?

  • It always involves digital technology.
  • It is typically a two-dimensional art form.
  • It is site-specific and can be temporary or permanent. (correct)
  • It requires a stage for performance.
  • What effect does using a wide aperture have on photography?

    <p>It results in a pleasing background blur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is double exposure in photography?

    <p>Overlaying two distinct images into one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is forced perspective used in photography?

    <p>To manipulate depth perception with sizing and angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which contemporary art function best describes art that conveys political messages?

    <p>Persuasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Islamic art in terms of artistic expression?

    <p>All-over surface decoration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of performance art?

    <p>To entertain an audience with scripted dialogue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do alternative filters play in photography?

    <p>They change the light and visual quality of images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is traditionally associated with the celebration of community and cultural heritage?

    <p>Folk dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which music genre is closely linked to the cultural heritage of the Philippines?

    <p>Rondalla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What filmmaking style emerged as a reaction to the heavy censorship witnessed in Japan?

    <p>Pro-Japanese Films</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic component of Islamic ornamentation?

    <p>Mural paintings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of art is characterized by emotional expression and improvisation, particularly in music?

    <p>Romantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traditional Filipino performance form involves music, drama, and dance, often revolving around religious themes?

    <p>Sarsuwela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of documentary filmmaking?

    <p>Interpretation of real events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance form is characterized by structured techniques and highly formalized steps?

    <p>Ballet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique uses light, shapes, and colors projected onto surfaces for dynamic imagery?

    <p>Projected image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of dance mentioned?

    <p>Jazz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which filmmaking style is often associated with trying new and unconventional ideas?

    <p>Experimental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In photography, which method involves capturing the outline of a subject against a bright background?

    <p>Silhouette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes music as an art form?

    <p>Intangible expression through sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique creates a radial blur effect in photography?

    <p>Zoom burst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Projected Image Techniques

    • Projecting light, shapes, and colors onto surfaces enhances dimensions and visual impact.
    • Silhouettes are created by shooting against bright backgrounds, emphasizing the subject's outline for dramatic effect.
    • Zoom burst effect involves using slow shutter speed while zooming in or out to create radial blur.

    Filmmaking Techniques

    • Narrative cinema focuses on storytelling through fiction and dramatic narratives.
    • Documentary filmmaking aims to expose real facts and events for educational purposes or social analysis.
    • Experimental filmmaking involves avant-garde approaches, showcasing unique and unconventional ideas.

    Performing Arts

    • Dance as kinetic art conveys messages through body movement, space, and formation.
    • Dance classifications include ballet, modern, social dances, and folk or indigenous dances.
    • Music serves as an intangible art form expressed through sound, complementing various artistic movements.

    Conceptual Art

    • Found Objects transform everyday items by altering their context to convey new meanings.
    • Performance Art transcends traditional theater, focusing on time, space, and the performer’s interaction with audiences.
    • Installation Art involves visual experiences in three-dimensional spaces, often using natural materials and new media.

    Photography and Cinema Techniques

    • Alternative filters enhance creative photography beyond basic functions, utilizing any object in front of the lens.
    • Bokeh is achieved with a wide aperture that blurs background elements, highlighting the main subject.
    • Double exposure layers images to create textures or thematic connections between subjects.
    • Forced perspective manipulates depth perception by altering the scale of subjects in relation to one another.

    Functions of Contemporary Arts

    • Art serves various functions: pleasure, profession, commentary, spirituality, remembrance, persuasion, and self-expression.

    History of Philippine Arts

    • Traditional Art is linked with indigenous and folk practices, predating colonial influence, with themes often centered on animism.
    • Islamic Art features calligraphy, vegetal and geometric patterns, and figural representation, showcasing intricate surface decorations.
    • Spanish Art includes religious icons, altars, plaza complexes, rondalla, sarsuwela, and Pasyon as cultural expressions.
    • American Art reflects styles like Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco in architecture, along with public art and influences from jazz and blues music.
    • Japanese Art under censorship emphasized Asia's importance with pro-Japanese films, promoting Tagalog over English, and highlighting significant cultural symbols like the national anthem and Katipunan flag.

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    Test your knowledge of various photography techniques such as projected images, silhouettes, and zoom bursts. Discover how these methods can enhance the dimensions and drama of your photos. Perfect for aspiring photographers looking to improve their skills.

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