Art Appreciation: Art Criticism, the Artistic Process, and Markers of Filipino Identity

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering art criticism methods, the artistic creative process, precolonial and colonial Philippine art forms, literature, cinema, and contemporary cultural markers.

Art criticism is the thoughtful evaluation and interpretation of contemporary art, exploring its meaning, techniques, and __________ context.

social

Art criticism is not limited to negative opinions but also includes positive __________ and exploration of artistic expressions.

appreciation

The art criticism method that basically gives importance to formal qualities such as art elements, materials, and design principles is __________.

formalism

The art criticism method of ________ focuses primarily on subject matter over form, addressing 'Who' and 'Why'.

iconography

Schools of thought and philosophical movements which place an artwork within a parameter are known as __________ .

contextual approaches

The critical method that places the life, beliefs, and context of the artist at the forefront is __________.

biography and autobiography

In semiotics, the root word 'sema' means '__________'.

sign

The method of art criticism analyzing significant signs that carry cultural or contextual meaning is __________.

semiotics

In __________, judgments of what is considered artistic or beautiful are influenced by psychological factors.

psychoanalysis and aesthetics

A common misconception regarding the artistic process is that it is __________.

laid back, spontaneous, and unsystematic

Sometimes, artists are ________ and succinct, thinkers and great inventors, and the artistic process requires ________ and can be integrated into a lot of disciplines.

simple, problem solving

Art history teaches that the status of any given artist is elevated in accordance with the status of said artist’s __________.

antagonist

Artists are subject to human _______, and art is not a dream job but a daily dilemma of ______, so we should bridge the gap between what we consider high or low art.

frailties, survival

Philippine art in general is characterized as poignant, romantic, and even __________.

nostalgic

________ is commonly compared to impressionist artists and acclaimed as the 'Master of Philippine Light'.

Fernando Amorsolo

This artist, pictured here, is celebrated for his depiction of idyllic Philippine rural scenes and masterful use of light: __________.

Fernando Amorsolo

Cubism was pioneered by Picasso and __________.

Braque

Shown here is the Filipino painter who adapted cubism with broader facets and planes depicting proletariat life: __________.

Vicente Manansala

Vicente Manansala's, the most radical, unique approach to cubism is distinguished by broader __________ and planes.

facets

This National Artist, pictured here, created abstract compositions based on biological forms and nature's flora and fauna: __________.

Hernando R. Ocampo

Pictured here is the National Artist known for the planar and geometric styling of his sculptures: __________.

Napoleon Abueva

Sculptor Napoleon Abueva was mentored by the classical Filipino sculptor __________.

Guillermo Tolentino

________, the foremost writing system used by early Filipinos, consists of ________ consonants and ______ vowels.

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Scholars emphasize that the native Philippine script should never be called '__________', as it is an inaccurate term.

alibata

____ - one of the folk speeches which tests the wits of a person through observation and the playful use of metaphor.

Riddles

______ - norms or codes of behaviour, community beliefs or statements that instill values by offering chunks of wisdom in short rhyming verse.

Proverbs and Aphorisms

______ - form of lyrical expression that expresses hopes and aspirations, the people’s lifestyles, as well as their “loves”.

Folksongs

A traditional Filipino poetic form defined as a mono-rhyming __________ quatrain is the tanaga.

heptasyllabic

Precolonial ritual chants for specific rites of passage were delivered by catalonans and __________.

babaylans

The traditional Filipino lullaby folksong is known as hele, ili-ili, or __________.

oyayi

The classic Philippine lyrical folksong expressing courtship and profound love is the __________.

kundiman

The precolonial folksong traditionally sung as a battle or war song is the __________.

kumintang

Traditional seafaring, boat, or rowing folk songs include soliranin and __________.

talindaw

The widely-used digital reading and writing platform that has empowered aspiring contemporary writers and avid readers is __________.

Wattpad

This famous secondary burial jar from Palawan, featuring two carved figures steering a boat on its lid, is the __________.

Manunggul Jar

This precolonial clay jar discovered in Batangas, renowned for ancient inscriptions engraved around its shoulder, is the __________.

Calatagan Jar

This precolonial anthropomorphic secondary burial pot found in Sarangani, sculpted with human-like features, is the __________ jar.

Maitum

This wooden sculpture, venerated by the Ifugao people as a granary god and ancestral spirit, is the __________.

Bul-ul

The traditional curvilinear decorative wood carving tradition shown adorning Maranao structural beams is known as __________.

okir

Traditional precolonial weaving utilized natural plant fibers such as buri, pandan, rattan, bamboo splits, piña, and __________.

abaca

This sacred geometric textile handwoven from abaca fibers by the T'boli people is called __________.

T'nalak

A Spanish dramatic theater form characterized by the seamless blend of spoken dialogue and musical pieces is the __________.

zarzuela

Severino Reyes wrote the famous Philippine zarzuela titled '__________', dealing with the anti-colonial struggle of Tenyong.

Walang Sugat

In Severino Reyes' zarzuela 'Walang Sugat', the revenge of a revolutionary protagonist named __________ and his lover Julia is portrayed.

Tenyong

Also called moro-moro, the Spanish theatrical genre presenting battles between Christians and Muslim Moors is the __________.

comedia

The dramatic re-enactment of Jesus Christ’s journey to Calvary, passion, and crucifixion is called the __________.

cenaculo

The epic poetic narrative detailing Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection that is traditionally chanted during Holy Week is the __________.

pasyon

The College of Fine Arts (CFA) was established at the University of the Philippines Diliman in the year __________.

$$1908$$

The research methodology that uses photography to document and understand culturally-relevant reflections is __________.

photoethnography

The annual Metro Manila Film Festival runs from December $25$ until January __________ of the following year.

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The MMFF selects exactly __________ Filipino films to compete for awards in the 'Gabi ng Parangal'.

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In the MMFF judging system, both Commercial Appeal and Artistic Excellence are each weighted at __________.

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Pictured here is the revolutionary cinema director who exposed social injustice through the plights of marginalized Filipinos: __________.

Lino Brocka

Pictured here is the acclaimed Filipino director whose socially-critical film 'Himala' starred Nora Aunor: __________.

Ishmael Bernal

Shown here is the debut novel by Ricky Lee that chronicles five distinct love stories of different women: __________.

Para Kay B

The Filipino mystery writer whose best-selling novels depict everyday lives and social realities through a humorous lens is __________.

Bob Ong