chapter 6

Question 1

Is an image, spoken or written word, sound, act, or another visual or structural device that has
symbolic significance.
* It is used to develop and inform the theme of a literary work.

Answer 1

Motif

Question 2

• The concept of it is related to a theme, but unlike a theme which is an idea or message, it
  is a detail that is repeated in pattern of meaning that can produce a theme while creating other
  aspects at the same time.

Answer 2

motif

Question 3

Classification of Motif

Answer 3

1. Geometric motif
2. Realistic or Natural motif
3. Stylize motif
4. Abstruct motif

Question 4

These motifs include lines in various forms, such as vertical, horizontal, diagonal and curved.
They form fabric designs, such as stripes, plaids, checks and circles and their associated
designs.

Answer 4

1. Geometric motif

Question 5

It portray as direct replica of things as they exist in nature, such as flowers on
trees, animals in jungle, human figure and other natural things.
They are also called novelty patterns. As these motifs lack a designer’s creativity and require three-dimensional platform to copy
reality, they do not find wide acceptance in apparel designing. art.

Answer 5

2. Realistic or Natural motif

Question 6

These are simplified variations of natural or man-made objects that are no longer
recognizable. These motifs are full of creativity, as they are the result of a designer’s
interpretation of naturally existing things. Are obtained by rearranging the real objects either by simplifying or
exaggerating them to achieve the purpose of the design.

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3. Stylized Motif.

Question 7

• These are combinations of color, size, and shape without relationship to natural or manmade objects.
• They are full of color and interest to the fabric.

Answer 7

4. Abstract Motif.

Question 8

It implies an element of impression and a greater freedom that is found in most
geometric designs. This type of design is used in modern art.

Answer 8

Abstract

Question 9

The term ‘symbol’ comes from the Greek word ‘____’ which means contract, token, insignia and
means identification (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1997)

Answer 9

symbolon

Question 10

The term ‘symbol’ comes from the Greek word ‘symbolon’ which means?

Answer 10

contract, token, insignia and
means identification (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1997)

Question 11

It facilitate communication by giving a common reference point for a variety of original
desperate ideas.
It is an object, a picture, a written word, or a sound that is used to represent something else
either by resemblance, convention, or association.

Answer 11

Symbol

Question 12

Through It ideas and meanings are presented

Answer 12

symbols

Question 13

Types of Symbols.

Answer 13

1. Iconograms
2. Pictograms
3. Cartograms
4. Diagrams
5. Ideograms
6. Logograms
7. Typograms
8. Phonograms

Question 14

are illustrative representations. They are iconic signs which, as an illustrative representation,
emphasize the points in common between the signifier and the signified.

Answer 14

1. Iconograms

Question 15

are pictorial representations, such as ISOTYPE. Pictographs are iconic signs which represent
complex facts, not through words or sounds but through visual carriers of meaning.

Answer 15

2. Pictograms

Question 16

are topographical representations with complex functions (statistics, etc.) and iconic, facts
for example an atlas or the ground plan of a house.

Answer 16

3. Cartograms

Question 17

are functional representations. They are visual signs which are partly iconic representations,
but are more functional carriers that illustrate, for example, a sequence of facts or functions.

Answer 17

4. Diagrams

Question 18

represent a concept. Typically, It correspond to the sign as a symbol which relates
to the object or concept, referred to, independently of any format identification with it. (Note that many
symbols can fall into multiple categories, but the context and intention will help us understand how to “read”
them.

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5. Ideograms

Question 19

are conceptual representations like writing. They are visual, referential linguistic signs that do
not take the phonetic dimension into consideration.

Answer 19

6. Logograms

Question 20

are typographical representations. A typogram is a sign that is also composed of a sign,
derived from a written repertoire such as alphabet.

Answer 20

7. Typograms

Question 21

are phonic representation. It is a sign that is used to signify linguistic or other
sounds.

Answer 21

8. Phonograms

Question 22

is art made by the indigenous people of the Philippines. It includes works in raw materials such as extract from tress, fruits, and vegetables.

Answer 22

Indigenous Philippine art

Question 23

Is diverse as its islands, as complicated as its waterways, as varied as its
languages and as unique as its people.

Answer 23

Philippine indigenous arts

Question 24

Examples of indigenous art:

Answer 24

1. Architecture
2. Sculpture
3. Weaving
4. Pottery
5. Body Adornment

Question 25

* Wander over the world heritage site, Banaue Rice Terraces, Eighth Wonder of the World, carved from the high Cordilleras over 2,000 years ago. * These rice terraces were carved out of the mountains by the native Ifugao people. * The Ifugaos made the walls out of hardened mud and clay while they flattened the slopes it could hold water essential for rice growth. * It had been the way of life of the Ifugao mountain tribes for the past 2,000 years, kept alive up to this day.

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Architecture

Question 26

* It is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials, typically stone such as marble, metal, glass, or wood, or plastic materials such as clay, textiles, polymers and softer metals. * Often made in pairs, male and female, bulul represent guardian deities and are placed in rice granaries to ensure beautiful rice.

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Sculpture

Question 27

is one of the techniques used in It

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* Carving

Question 28

* The most important type of sculpture, in its quality, quantity and continuing use, are the

Answer 28

wooden bulul or bulol carved by Ifugao craftsmen of Mountain Province, Luzon.

Question 29

wooden bulul or bulol are carved by?

Answer 29

Ifugao craftsmen of Mountain Province, Luzon.

Question 30

It means to make cloth and other objects. Threads or strands of material are passed under and over each other.

Answer 30

Weaving

Question 31

Most of the common forms of weaving in the Philippines are in the form of?

Answer 31

hats, mats, bags, baskets and textiles (clothes and blankets).

Question 32

Is derived from the abaca plant is widely grown in certain regions in the country. It is woven mainly to make 'sinamay' fabric and abaca rope, as well as specialty papers like vacuum bags, currency, and tea bags.

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* Abaca fiber

Question 33

This are objects that are first shaped of wet clay, then hardened by baking.

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* Pottery

Question 34

It includes both decorative and practical items such as bowls, vases, dishes, and lamps. In the Philippines varies in forms and functions. Filipino potters make pots of different sizes, shapes, and designs, which are usually geometric with stylized naturethemed motifs. Functional pieces are made as the need would arise.

Answer 34

Pottery

Question 35

It can be categorized into three areas specifically the use of traditional costumes (textile) jewelries and tattoos.

Answer 35

Physical ornamentation

Question 36

The designs vary depending on the location, users and function of the ornaments. Since the country.

Answer 36

5. Body Adornment