Lesson 5: Some Works of the Filo Nat'l Artists

Question 1

Which National Artist for Sculpture created the iconic “Oblation,” a symbol of the University of the Philippines?
a) Napoleon Abueva
b) Fernando Amorsolo
c) Guillermo Tolentino
d) Jose Tanig Joya

Answer 1

c) Guillermo Tolentino

Question 2

What is the primary symbolism of the “Oblation” sculpture by Guillermo Tolentino?
a) Peace and prosperity
b) Sacrifice and freedom
c) Victory and nationalism
d) Love and community

Answer 2

b) Sacrifice and freedom

Question 3

Which National Artist is famous for painting romanticized landscapes and idealized portraits during the Commonwealth Period and the Second World War?
a) Jose Tanig Joya
b) Guillermo Tolentino
c) Napoleon Abueva
d) Fernando Amorsolo

Answer 3

d) Fernando Amorsolo

Question 4

Where can Fernando Amorsolo’s works, aside from university campuses, also be found?
a) National Museum
b) Church of the Holy Sacrifice
c) Virata School of Business
d) Cultural Center of the Philippines

Answer 4

a) National Museum

Question 5

Napoleon Abueva, awarded as a National Artist in 1976, is primarily known for his contributions to which field?
a) Abstract painting
b) Visual arts and sculpture
c) Ethnomusicology
d) Literature

Answer 5

b) Visual arts and sculpture

Question 6

Which National Artist created the abstract expressionist mural “Barter of Panay” that can be seen at the Virata School of Business?
a) Jose Tanig Joya
b) Fernando Amorsolo
c) Napoleon Abueva
d) Guillermo Tolentino

Answer 6

a) Jose Tanig Joya

Question 7

The mural “Barter of Panay” by Jose Tanig Joya is characterized by which artistic style?
a) Cubism
b) Realism
c) Abstract expressionism
d) Surrealism

Answer 7

c) Abstract expressionism

Question 8

Which of the following National Artists contributed to the architectural design of the Church of the Holy Sacrifice at UP Diliman?
a) Napoleon Abueva
b) Leandro V. Locsin
c) Guillermo Tolentino
d) Fernando Amorsolo

Answer 8

b) Leandro V. Locsin

Question 9

The Church of the Holy Sacrifice at UP Diliman was notable for being the first Catholic Church in the country to use what kind of architectural design?
a) Gothic architecture
b) Neoclassical architecture
c) Circular architecture with a thin shell dome
d) Baroque architecture

Answer 9

c) Circular architecture with a thin shell dome

Question 10

What significant recognition has the Church of the Holy Sacrifice received from the National Historical Institute?
a) Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
b) Recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure
c) Awarded for Best Architectural Design
d) Designated as a National Shrine

Answer 10

b) Recognized as a National Historical Landmark and a Cultural Treasure

Question 11

Which National Artist for Music is associated with the UP Center for Ethnomusicology and is known for using indigenous instruments like bamboo buzzers and clappers in his compositions?
a) Ryan Cayabyab
b) Jose Maceda
c) Levi Celerio
d) Antonio Molina

Answer 11

b) Jose Maceda

Question 12

Jose Maceda’s composition “Pagsamba” is notable for featuring which of the following?
a) A full orchestra with traditional European instruments
b) A hundred mixed voices and indigenous musical instruments
c) A solo piano and string quartet
d) Electronic music and synthesizers

Answer 12

b) A hundred mixed voices and indigenous musical instruments

Question 13

Jose Maceda made significant contributions to ethnomusicology in the Philippines and Southeast Asia by donating his collections to which institution?
a) National Museum
b) Cultural Center of the Philippines
c) University of Santo Tomas
d) UP Center for Ethnomusicology

Answer 13

d) UP Center for Ethnomusicology

Question 14

What prestigious recognition did Jose Maceda’s ethnomusicological work receive from UNESCO?
a) UNESCO Artist of the Year
b) UNESCO Memory of the World
c) UNESCO Peace Prize
d) UNESCO Cultural Heritage Award

Answer 14

b) UNESCO Memory of the World