FINALS: Philippine Visual Art

Question 1

____ refers to the artistic creations of our ancestors long before the Spaniards came to the Philippines.

Answer 1

Philippine art

Question 2

• Although some of our tribes came from Malaysia and Indonesia, their trading relations with the Chinese and Arabs proved that they had created their own native art.

Answer 2

Native ART

Question 3

• A traditional ____ house
• designs on pipes and pottery
• kalinga ceramics

Answer 3

ifugao

Question 4

This have been developed by our ancestors who had derived livelihood from such artistic endeavors. Arts native to these indigenous communities are so interesting and awe-inspiring, that they draw crowds.

Answer 4

Native Arts

Question 5

Preserved Ancient Arts

Answer 5

• Pottery
• Weaving
• Basketry / Hats / Fans
• Woodcarving

Question 6

• A traditional ____ house
• designs on pipes and pottery
• kalinga ceramics

Answer 6

ifugao

Question 7

Cordillera groups carve anito figures called _____ which double as ancestral spirits and granary gods. They are often found in pairs to signify the value of fertility. Human and animal motifs are also integrated into parts of houses such as door posts, as well as household objects such as bowls, forks and spoons.

Answer 7

bulol

Question 8

The _____ carved in wood, simply varnished or painted in many colors (it is also executed in brass), is the stylized design of a bird holding a fish in its beak or standing on a base in the shape of fish.

Answer 8

Sarimanok

Question 9

The _____ has the form of an elaborate mythical serpent with a vigorous S-curve and numerous curvilinear motifs to suggest its scales.

Answer 9

naga

Question 10

The _____ is a stylized growing fern with a broad base gracefully tapering upwards.

Answer 10

pako rabong

Question 11

The sarimanok and naga are found in the ______, the extended floor beam of the ______ or the large Sultan’s house, and it its interior beams and posts.

Answer 11

panolong, torogan

Question 12

_____, another ancient art, began as amulets and charms to ward off evil spirits or to give supernatural powers to the wearer. It was only later that is assumed a purely ornamental character.
• body ornaments are worn to please the gods, to signify the status of the wearer and enhance her charms

Answer 12

Jewelry

Question 13

• one cause of indigenous culture
  • It was already in 500-1400 A.D. when the age of contact, a period of trading relations with China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, and Thailand flourished.

Answer 13

Isolation

Question 14

• A system of sociopolitical unit ruled by a ___/___ was established in Mindanao’s seashore settlements, or by an elder or a council of elders as in Cordillera and other mountain tribes

• Intermarriages with other nationalities who settled here permanently, bringing with them their traditions, folk arts, and technology.

Answer 14

datu or rajah

Question 15

Pigafetta called the natives ______ because their arms and legs were tattooed with ethnic designs, which were similar to their costumes.
He was also amazed of their jewelry-pieces of gold, pearls, and beads of semiprecious stones.

Answer 15

pintados

Question 16

early Filipinos adored idols made of wood and stone, for this was how their gods or anitos were made of. So when the first Holy Mass was held in _______, the tribal queen adored so much the Sto. Niño had given her by Magellan.

Answer 16

Limasawa

Question 17

• clerics used art as visual aids to propagate the Christian faith
• Chinese meztisos became the artists
• King Charles Ill - patron of the Arts
• Academia de Debujo
• letras y figures

Answer 17

SPANISH TIMES

Question 18

• First National Artist of the Philippines. His paintings depct historical episodes, rural scenes of people with grace and contentment
  • Manipulated light so that his characters look as if they are glowing.

Answer 18

Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)

Question 19

• Juan Arellano (1881-1960)
• Victorio Edades (1895-1985)

Answer 19

PIONEERS

Question 20

first impressionist painter of the Phils.

Answer 20

Juan Arellano (1881-1960)

Question 21

pioneer in modernism in the Philippine art scene distortion and abstraction

Answer 21

Victorio Edades (1895-1985)

Question 22

SUPPORTER OF AMORSOLO (Realism)

• is a product of the Revival period in Philippine art
• Works include:
- UP Oblation
The Bonifacio Monument
- gold and bronze medals for the Ramon Magsaysay Award
- the seal of the Republic of the Philippines

Answer 22

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino
(1890-1976)

Question 23

• SUPPORTER OF EDADES (Abs. and Dist.)

Answer 23

Napoleon Abueva (1930-)

Question 24

Japanese Period Artists

Answer 24

Guillermo Tolentino (1890-1976)
Napoleon Abueva (1930-)

Question 25

• political, social and economic situation of the Philippines were reflected in the artworks • advocated nationalist ideals • paradigm shift of subjects in the artworks • Social realism became the norm during the declaration of Martial Law

Answer 25

Marcos Administration

Question 26

The tradition of pottery dates back to prehistoric times as proven by the _______ which is at least 3,500 years old, and which depicts on its lid two boatmen riding a banca on their way to the great divide.

Answer 26

Manunggul Jar

Question 27

WOODEN WONDERS: Simplicity and economy of line characterizes some of the indigenous sculptures like the _____.

Answer 27

Ifugao bulul

Question 28

ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Answer 28

• Masjid Al-Dahab (or The Golden Mosque (QUIAPO) • Miagao Church • Quiapo Church

Question 29

Fiestas and Celebrations

Question 30

may refer to the whole Flower Festival celebrated in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary. • The festivity commemorates the search of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena (Reina Elena) and her son, the newly converted emperor Constantine. After the Holy Cross was found in Jerusalem and brought back to rome, there was a joyful celebration for thanksgiving.

Answer 30

Flores de Mayo

Question 31

• Nine days of prayer (a novena) in honor of the Holy Cross precedes the Flores de Mayo or Santacruzan. This festival was introduced by the Spaniards in the Philippines and has since become part of Filipino traditions identified with youth, love and romance.

Answer 31

Santacruzan