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2. Directions: The following questions were the topics you have learned
during your junior high school which were related to opera and theatre.
It is considered as part of the Philippine contemporary arts. Read and
analyze each sentence. Write the letter of the best answer.
1. What form of art and musical in which singing and
musicians perform dramatic work combining text and musical
score, usually in elaborate theatrical setting?
A. Opera C. Dulaang Zorilla
B. La loba negra D. La trails

3. 2. The metropolitan theater was built by the
former first lady Imelda R. Marcos. What place in
metro manila area does metropolitan theater
located?
A. Makati C. Mandaluyong
B. Manila D. Muntinlupa

4. 3. La loba negra was a three act Filipino
opera inspired by the three martyred priest.
What does la loba negra mean?
A. The black she wolf C. The black ninja
B. The black magic D. The black suit

5. 4. In a musical play miss Saigon, Lea
Salonga became a lead star of the play. What
was her screen name in the play?
A. Lea C. Sam
B. Shane D. Kim

6. 5. The establishment of the cultural center of the
Philippines by first lady Imelda Marcos paved the
way for other Filipino operas to be staged at the
legitimate venue of international standard. In
what year does CCP was built?
A. 1969 C. 1971
B. 1970 D. 1972

8. Direction: Organize the words to
complete the statement. From the idea
that was yielded from the words, explain
your own understanding of the
statement. Write your answer on the
space provided below.

10. Direction: What do you think are the
qualities of an artist? Do you possess
those character traits? If you do, state
some of your artistic qualities. Write your
answer on the space provided below.

13. Nature of ART
derived from the Latin word ars/artis which
means to do or man-made.
A medium of expression because we express
our ideas, emotions, feelings, without using words.
Creative activity that involves skill or expertise in
handling materials and organizing them into
something new.
Applied to express ideas by the use of skill and
imagination in the creation of objects and
experiences that can be shared to others.

14. Art is derived from Latin word "ars," meaning ability
or skill. -J.V. Estolas
art is taken from the Italian word "artis," which
means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form exist
between material and technique. - A.Tan
art is a product of man's need to express himself. –
R. Zulueta
art is the communication of ideas and feelings by
means of medium, color, sound, bronze, marble, words,
and film. -C. Sanchez

15. art is beauty of the world. – Plato
art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-
one which demands for its own satisfaction
and fulfilling. – J. Dewey
art is the skillful arrangement of nature
such as colors sounds, lines, movements,
words, stones, wood, etc., And to express
human feelings. – Rustia

17. satisfies the needs for personal expression
develops our skills to express ourselves
challenges us to see things differently
unleashes our hidden desires and passion
can change our ways in life
sees the truth that we might not understand
before
gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification

19. most important means of expression
developed by man.
to express beauty
to give man moment of relaxation and spiritual
happiness
to serve as a channel of man’s passion
to reform man
to overcome the feelings of restlessness and
loneliness

21. it is the ability to interpret or
understand man-made arts and
enjoy them either through actual
and work-experience with tools and
materials or possession of these works
for satisfaction.

23. An activity that involves both imagination
and skill in accomplishing it
A thing of beauty having aesthetic value;
obra maestra that provides aesthetic value to
viewers
must have an artistic and literary merit
a symbolic state of meaning rather having
a practical function

25. The subject matter may vary, usually
anything that is represented in the
artwork. It may be a person, object,
scene, or event.

27. According to quora.com, contemporary art forms
refer to field of arts such as painting, drawing,
dancing, music, sculpture, architecture, etc.
According to wikipedia.org, contemporary art is
the art of today and produced in the second half of the
20th century or in the 21st century.
Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced,
culturally diverse, and technologically advanced world.

28. Contemporary art in most cases,
defined it as art that has been and
continuously being created during our
lifetime. (Widewall.Ch) example: the artist
is using different computer software on
his/her artwork.
During the 21st century, these art forms
include photography, graphic design
and animation.

29. Contemporary art is the art of the modern world,
created in the last half of the 21st century.
Contemporary or modern-day artists work in
an internationally inclined, culturally and ethnically
diverse and technologically and scientifically forward
moving world. Their art is a vigorous arrangement of
resources, approaches, impressions and themes that
linger the thought-provoking limitations that was
previously well in progress in the 20th century.

31. The art of the Philippines refers to the works of art
that have developed and accumulated in the Philippines
from the beginning of civilization in the country up to
the present era.
According to Santos (2016), in Philippine art as in
its culture, one notes the various shades, lines,
and tones, and even the contrasting characters
that 11 have been absorbed and blended into new forms
that are particularly Filipino.

32. Contemporary arts began during the
1950s, after world war
As times change, innovation, individual’s
thoughts, issues, needs, and so forth
change as well. Contemporary art would
now be able to be discovered any place
artist can put their work. It isn't kept in
historical centers.

33. Contemporary Philippine arts tends to be
found in the various displays, art schools, side
lanes and open spaces like train or transport
stations, shopping centers, parks and malls. along
these lines, what is basic in contemporary arts is
the procedure of art-making. for most, it is not
how much cash they make from their last work
but the message it wants to convey.

35. For example, natives of Batanes or
the Ivatans use a headgear called
Vacul, made from the fibers of vuyavuy
palm, to protect them from the scotching
heat of the sun while working on their
farmlands. This particular headgear is
also a substitute to umbrella in rainy
season.

37. Another example of regional art
forms are the vases and statues
crafted in the cordillera region,
particularly in Baguio and Benguet
area.

39. These statues are similar to the statues
used by indigenous people in rituals
intended for thanksgiving for rich
harvest, to repel sinister and for 12
celebration of marriages and in
conducting funeral. Some of these
statues together with paintings and other
art forms are now part of Philippine
indigenous arts.

40. In the province of Marinduque, those who partake
in the celebration of Moriones festival use Morion
masks to portray the roman soldiers and Syrian
mercenaries in the story of the passion of the Christ.
The Moriones denotes the masked and costumed
penitents who march around the town for seven days
searching for Longinus. These masks were intricately
painted with colorful designs that symbolize roman
culture, customs and tradition.

42. In the Visayas region, maskara,
which means mask is a prominent
feature of the festival which also
bears the same name. Maskara are
always ornamented with smiling
faces, giving rise to Bacolod being
named the "city of smiles".

44. Inhabitants of the Panay Islands
are also known for having
tattoos or Pinta which
symbolizes their “kaisugan” or
valor or bravery.

46. These tattoos are called pinta
which makes Visayas people of Iloilo
and Panay regions to earn the name
“pintados” which later became the
name of their festival.

47. in Mindanao area, Muslim people of Zamboanga
are renowned for their colorful “vintas”.
Vinta is a traditional outrigger boat of
Mindanao island. Vintas are characterized by their
colorful rectangular log sails or bukay and
bifurcated prows and sterns, which resemble the
gaping mouth of a crocodile. Vinta are used as
fishing vessels, cargo ships, and houseboats

49. Tribes of Mindanao are also known for t'nalak, a
traditional cloth made by a group of people in lake
Cebu, south Cotabato called t'bolis, this
traditional cloth is hand-woven made of abaca
fibers which traditionally has three primary colors,
red, black and the original color of the abaca
leaves. The colorants of the materials are
naturally dyed boiled in with bark, roots and
leaves.

51. T’bolis believes that they cannot create a design of
the Tinalak if they have not dreamed of it. Therefore,
they are sometimes called the "dream weavers".
Lastly, Sarimanok, the legendary bird that has
become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered
tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is
profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs.
It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

53. Filipino contemporary artists use various local
materials that are indigenous in our country.
These include abaca, which belongs to banana
family. Its fiber has a natural luster with colors
ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown.
It is being used in making slippers, ropes, twine
and hammock.

55. Bamboo is use as raw material in
creating many products. It is used in
construction, textile, musical
instruments, weapons, and many
more.

57. Buri on the other hand is extracted
from the matured leaves of the buri
palm. The fiber is durable and
resistant to moisture. Hats, bags,
baskets, memorabilia boxes, perfume
tray are other products that can be
made out of buri leaves.

59. Pandan, a tropical plant, is
processed and transformed into
splints that are being used as raw
material. Pandan is use in
producing baskets, hats, picture
frames and bags.

61. Lastly, rattan which belongs to the palm family
has different types such as high or low climbers,
single stemmed or clustered rattan species.
Rattan is being used in manufacturing
baskets, picture frames, furniture and other
novelty items, zoya lounge chair, Valencia
queen size bed and rest divan.

64. By the audience - focus on how audience
classify arts
performing arts - involves the use of an
artist’s body as a medium; an art form that
requires movement from one place to another
(e.G. Plays, movies, live music, movies/TV shows,
operas, mimes, puppet shows, acrobatics, dances,
and ballets)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

65. visual arts - usually exists in two-dimensional
form and stays in one place; something that we
see and hear
literature - narratives or works that are
literary in nature and primarily deals with
imaginative and artistic writing (e.G. Prose and
poetry)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

66. sculptural - a three-dimensional form
that we can touch, see, and climb. It stays in
one place. (E.G. Monuments, architectural
designs, rice terraces, rock gardens, eiffel
tower, statue of liberty, flower gardens, water
fountains, and buildings)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

67. By critics - focus on how people
judge art
major arts or fine arts - those
that include music, literature,
sculpture, painting, dance, theater,
photography, and architecture
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

68. minor arts or applied arts - those that
include ceramics, furniture, letterings, etc.
•Pure art - created and performed for
other’s sake and for audience satisfaction
(e.G. Watching movie)
•practical art - with a purpose; for
practical use (e.G. Chair and table)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

69. By an artist - characterized by physical
and special sensing
sight art - something that you can
see, imagine, and create (e.G. Painting,
drawing, mosaic crafting, drafting, stage
designing, and graphic designing)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

70. sound art - something that you can
hear (e.G. Prose, poetry, play, and
music)
touch art - something that you can
feel or touch (e.G. Sculpture, curving,
wood craft, pottery, and dance
movement)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

71. Other classifications
real art - something that is
understandable, “what you see is what
you get”, objective and representational
(e.G. Photography, stage play, dance,
sculpture, and architecture)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

72. abstract art - non-subject
matter, non-representational but
technique-focused and style-
oriented (e.G. Grey tree by piet
mondrian)
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

73. LOCAL FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

74. Direction:
Multiple choice: write the letter (in
capital) of the best answer on your
paper/notebook.
ASSESSMENT

75. 1. It is the ability to interpret or understand
man-made arts and enjoy them either
through actual and work-experience with
tools and materials or possession of these
works for satisfaction.
A. Art appreciation C. Perspective
B. Subject of art D. Rhythm
ASSESSMENT

76. 2. Lang Dulay, Darhata Sawabi, Magdalena
Gamayo, and Salinta Monon are GAMABA
awardees. Which contemporary art form
they are being awarded?
A. Textile weaving C. Local music
B. Epic chanting D. Poetry
ASSESSMENT

77. 3. Spolarium, mona lisa and the
scream are best examples of this type
of art.
A. Architecture C. Painting
B. Film D. Sculpture
ASSESSMENT

78. 4. It is an award given to artists that produce art
forms that are woven into everyday life and
demonstrate how pre-colonial traditions persist
through the present.
A. National artist award
B. Gawad ng manlilikhang bayan
C. Palanca award
D. Magsaysay award for the arts
ASSESSMENT

79. 5. Which of the following is a function of art?
A. Sees the truth that we might not understand
before
B. Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
C. Satisfies the needs for personal expression
D. Reform man
ASSESSMENT

80. 6. It is a classification of arts wherein it
involves the use of an artist’s body as a
medium; an art form that requires
movement from one place to another.
A. Performing arts C. Literature
B. Visual arts D. Sculptural
ASSESSMENT

81. 7. It is a non- subject matter, non-
representational form of art that is
difficult to understand on the part of the
listener.
A. Abstract art C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Surrealism
ASSESSMENT

82. 8. It is the narratives or works that are
literary in nature and primarily deals with
imaginative and artistic writing.
A. Sculptural C. Visual arts
B. Literature D. Performing arts
ASSESSMENT

83. 9. Your art class is having a museum visit. While looking at
the artworks of known artists, you saw one of your
classmates vandalizing one of the paintings. You are the
only witness of the said offense. What will you do?
A. I will just ignore it.
B. I will report him to the police.
C. I will tell his parents what my classmate has done.
D. I will tell the curator about what my classmate has
done.
ASSESSMENT

84. 10. Which of the following is NOT an importance
of arts?
A. Arts challenge us to see things differently
B. Arts develop our skills to express ourselves
C. Arts satisfies the needs for personal expression
D. Arts unleash our hidden obsession and
inclinations
ASSESSMENT

85. Direction: Following the important
information about arts, create a
painting that uses coffee as a medium.
Use oslo paper / canvass / board paper.
See the given samples.
PERFORMANCE

86. PERFORMANCE

88. 1. Process questions:
A. What is your chosen subject of art? Explain the
reason for selecting the subject of your coffee painting.
______________________________________________
B. How would you classify your art work?
______________________________________________
C. How will you define art based from your work?
______________________________________________
PERFORMANCE

89. D. Would you consider it as an artwork? Why?
_________________________________________
E. Aside from coffee, what other medium can be
used in creating your artwork?
_________________________________________
PERFORMANCE

90. F. Is this particular artwork present in your
community? In your perspective, why is this
medium widely used or not widely used in your
community?
_________________________________________
G. You may use the rubric below as a guideline on
how your work will be graded.
____________________________________________________
PERFORMANCE

91. RUBRIC