Painting, Drawing, Decorative Arts & Philippine National Artists

42 question-and-answer flashcards covering definitions, techniques, paint types, decorative crafts, and key Philippine National Artists.

What is the process of applying pigment to a surface using tools like brushes, sponges, or knives called?

Painting

Give two primary purposes of painting.

Possible answers: to express emotions, depict stories and culture, beautify surroundings, or advocate social/political ideas.

Which paint is oil-based, offers rich smooth blending, and dries slowly?

Oil paint

What characteristic makes enamel paint suitable for murals and signs?

Its glossy, hard finish

Which fast-drying, egg-based medium was common in early artworks?

Tempera

Which water-soluble paint dries fast, becomes waterproof when dry, and stays flexible?

Acrylic paint

What solvent does watercolor primarily use?

Water

Which thick, water-based paint is popular for student works and banners?

Poster paint

Name three common surfaces an artist might paint on.

Any three: canvas, paper, wood, wall

What is a palette used for in painting?

It is a board for mixing colors.

Which medium is often mixed with oil paint to alter consistency and drying time?

Linseed oil

What kind of painting focuses on human subjects?

Portrait

Which painting genre depicts natural scenery like mountains or rivers?

Landscape

Define a mural.

A large-scale painting executed directly on a wall.

What term describes non-representational paintings that use shapes and colors to convey emotion?

Abstract

Which historical oil on canvas by Juan Luna won acclaim in 1884?

"Spoliarium"

Which drawing technique shades using parallel lines?

Hatching

What do we call intersecting lines that create darker tonal areas?

Crosshatching

Creating shading with dots is known as what?

Stippling

Which drawing approach outlines the edges of a subject to define its form?

Contour drawing

What technique blends tones smoothly with fingers or tools?

Blending

What type of drawing relies mainly on simplified outlines?

Line drawing

A distorted drawing that appears normal only from a specific angle is called what?

Anamorphic drawing

Highly realistic drawings intended to look like photographs are called what?

Photorealism

Which drawing style features exaggerated features and stylization for humor or storytelling?

Cartoon drawing

Which drawing specialization illustrates clothing and style concepts?

Fashion drawing

What term refers to functional yet ornamental artworks made with traditional materials and processes?

Decorative art

Name the woven textile created by the T'boli people.

T'nalak

Which durable woven fabric hails from Ilocos?

Inabel

What iconic Pampanga chair exemplifies Filipino furniture design?

Butaka chair

Which earthenware jars from Vigan are a well-known pottery form?

Burnay jars

What craft involves sculpting metal items such as Mindanao brass gongs?

Metal craft

Which National Artist is famed for sun-drenched rural landscapes and mastery of light?

Fernando Amorsolo

Who is the muralist celebrated for historical themes among the National Artists?

Carlos “Botong” Francisco

Name the expressionist and cubist National Artist for painting.

Ang Kiukok

Which architect pioneered modern Filipino architecture with works like the Cultural Center of the Philippines?

Leandro Locsin

Who championed the bahay kubo and native design concepts in architecture?

Francisco Mañosa

Who composed the beloved lullaby "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan"?

Lucio San Pedro

Which National Artist famously used a leaf as a musical instrument and wrote thousands of lyrics?

Levi Celerio

Name the National Artist for Film who directed "Himala."

Ishmael Bernal

Which filmmaker highlighted social justice issues in "Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag"?

Lino Brocka

Identify the independent filmmaker honored as National Artist for culturally rooted narratives.

Kidlat Tahimik