Q2: Local Materials Used in Creating Art

Question 1

Materials that are natural or inherent from the place or locality. It has been there right from the start.

Answer 1

Indigenous art materials

Question 2

It could be a mix of indigenous art materials and introduced art materials.

Answer 2

Local art materials

Question 3

True or False:

All local materials are indigenous art materials but not all indigenous art art materials are local.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

It is also called manila hemp.

Answer 4

abaca

Question 5

It is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of a plant known scientifically as Musa textilis, which is related to the banana plant.

Answer 5

abaca

Question 6

This plant can be found in plantations in the Bicol Region and in the different regions of Mindanao.

Answer 6

abaca

Question 7

They are actually used for wood carving, improvised cooking utensils and myriads of other uses.

Answer 7

Coconut Shells or bao

Question 8

They are bountiful anywhere in the country where palm trees, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, are planted.

Answer 8

Coconut Shells or bao

Question 9

It is a kind of grass classified scientifically as a plant of the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae.

Answer 9

Bamboo or kawayan

Question 10

It is found almost throughout the archipelago. Its stem has plenty of uses and one of its prominent use is in creating art.

Answer 10

Bamboo or kawayan

Question 11

These shells come from the windowpane oyster, a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of Placunidae.

Answer 11

Capiz or kapis

Question 12

They are abundant in the Philippines, commonly found along the coastal waters. They are used for various artistic applications like windows, lanterns, and walling.

Answer 12

Capiz or kapis

Question 13

A naturally renewable palm belonging to the subfamily Calamoideae of climbing palms. It is widely used as furniture, handicrafts, and building material. It is grown in plantations in Western Visayas and Mindanao.

Answer 13

Rattan

Question 14

They are scientifically named Cypraea chinensi, measure about 2 centimeters each.

Answer 14

Small Cowrie shells or sigay

Question 15

They are often used in shell jewelry and craft work. They are popular for their vibrant color. They are found on sandy seafloor around the Philippine islands.

Answer 15

Small Cowrie shells or sigay

Question 16

These are old or discarded articles considered useless or of little value but for the creative eyes of an artist they are essential in creating a well-known art form.

Answer 16

junk

Question 17

Fallings from branches of trees and plants ranging from pale yellow to dark brown, which are plentiful throughout the year.

Answer 17

dried leaves

Question 18

It can be acquired from farms and rural areas. Others can be bought commercially like corn, sorghum, mung beans, sunflower and the like.

Answer 18

plant seeds

Question 19

They are considered almost the same as the quality and appearance of turquoise shells or ivory.

Answer 19

Laminated coconut shells

Question 20

They vary in size and color, allowing for varied art forms.

Answer 20

Rocks and sand

Question 21

Classification of local art materials

Answer 21

• traditional
• non-traditional

Question 22

Materials that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores. They include crayons, oil pastel, watercolor, colored pencils and other usual materials used in school.

Answer 22

Traditional art materials

Question 23

Materials that are not usually used in creating art like coffee, plastic bottles and recyclable materials that are similar to those used in junk art.

Answer 23

Non-traditional art materials