Contemporary Arts Reviewer

What are the two qualities of formal order that an artist should consider when creating an artwork?

Intellectual order and biomorphic order

What technique is used in Vicente Manansala's 'The Bird Seller' painting?

Transparent cubism

What is biomorphism in art?

When patterns and shapes in an artwork resemble those in nature and living organisms

What is the style of the National Artist Abdulmari Imao's 'Sarimanok' artwork?

Fantastic art Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme in paintings that falls under the Style of Emotion?

Themes of emotion, feeling, and romance Signup and view all the answers

What is the inspiration behind the roof design of the Union Church by National Artist Jose Maria Zaragoza?

Anahaw fan Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural color range of puka shells?

White to beige and tan Signup and view all the answers

What part of the marine creature's shell is used to identify blacklip shells?

The black lip edge Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the interior of troca shells?

Pearly interiors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of fibers for making textiles in the Philippines?

Plants such as pinya, abaca, banana, cotton, and buri Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the artist when employing a selective eye in the style of objective accuracy?

To know the subject and see its surface characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the artist's detachment in the style of objective accuracy?

To present the artwork as if it is made by a reporter observing the subject Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular surface used for 2D artwork and from what materials is it made?

Paper is the most popular surface used for 2D artwork, and it is made from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances. Signup and view all the answers

What type of cloth is canvas, and how is it used in painting?

Canvas is a firm, closely woven cloth, usually made of linen, hemp, or cotton, and it is used as a surface for painting, often backed or framed. Signup and view all the answers

What is hardboard, and how does it differ from other types of wood supports?

Hardboard is a board or panel made from wood, offering a more rigid surface that results in less cracking in the paint, and it is ideal for supporting two-dimensional artworks. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of charcoal used in drawing, and how do they differ?

The two types of charcoal used in drawing are vine charcoal and compressed charcoal, with vine charcoal being easy to blend and erase, and compressed charcoal creating darker blacks and coming in square sticks or pencil form. Signup and view all the answers

What is pigment, and how is it used in art?

Pigment refers to any of a group of compounds that are intensely colored and are used to color other materials, such as paints and inks. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of compressed charcoal that make it different from vine charcoal?

Compressed charcoal creates much darker blacks than vine charcoal and comes in square sticks or pencil form, making it a popular choice for artists who require deep, rich tones in their work. Signup and view all the answers

What does darkness and chaos often represent in an artwork according to Feldman (1981)?

anxiety and despair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Fantasy Fantastic art?

manipulating illusion and reality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between modeling and carving in sculpture?

modeling involves building up a material, while carving involves cutting away at a material Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an armature in modeling?

to provide support and structure for the soft or malleable material Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of creating a sculpture by pouring a material into a mold called?

casting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in assembling a sculpture?

found objects Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the new genres of music that characterize Contemporary Philippine Music?

OPM, Pop, Emo, Post-hardcore, and Post-rock Signup and view all the answers

What are some common themes found in Contemporary Philippine Music?

Philosophical, social commentary, personal, or propaganda Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Contemporary Philippine Music?

Improvisation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors wrote 'Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions'?

Panisan, W., Gazzingan, L., Samar, G., & Boongaling, C Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book written by Perez, A.?

Philippine Contemporary Arts Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions' in 2016?

Ramirez, V. Signup and view all the answers