Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Montessori
16–20 Camdas Subdivision, Baguio City

ARTS 9 First Quarter SY 2023 – 2024 Score 35

I. Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer. (15)
_____1. Art is derived from the Latin word ARS. What is the meaning of ARS?
A. imagine B. skill C. creative D. active
_____2. Art is also known as the totality of human activities. The following are the importance of art to humans
EXCEPT
A. Express feelings. C. Develop character, proper attitudes, and values.
B. Give satisfaction to talented people. D. Encourage budding sportsmen.
_____3. Cave paintings encompass any parietal art that involves the application of color pigments on the walls. In
what era did these types of arts dominate as the people’s means of communication?
A. Ancient Egypt B. Classical Greek Era C. Prehistoric Era D. Romanesque Era
_____4. Your group was tasked to do a mural painting in your school using colors made with ground powder
pigments in pure water to become an integral part of the wall. What technique of painting is ideal for mural
painting using the above-mentioned materials?
A. Fresco B. Encaustic C. Acrylic D. Chiaroscuro
_____5. You were asked by your art teacher to paint using melted beeswax and mineral pigment to varnish your
work of art. What medium of painting are you going to apply?
A. Fresco B. Encaustic C. Acrylic D. Chiaroscuro
_____6. The formal writing system of Egypt with the use of pictures.
A. Hieroglyphics B. Calligraphy C. Photography D. Logography
_____7. A typical art process in the Romantic era where pieces of colored glass, stone, and other materials were
formed together to create an image.
A. Stained Glass B. Photography C. Printmaking D. Mosaic
_____8. Which of the following BEST describes an Egyptian sculpture?
A. Significant in revealing the artistic progress of the culture or artist involved.
B. Symbolisms were heavily used to represent the Gods.
C. Living is presented as larger than the dead.
D. Faithful and direct imitation of human anatomy.
_____9. To reach a peak of artistic excellence, Greek sculptors were particularly concerned with the following EXCEPT
A. Perfection of the human body. C. It is extremely primitive and mysterious.
B. Arrangement of figures and groups. D. Dramatic representation of movements.
_____10. Which of the following is NOT a relevant nature of Pre-historic sculpture?
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A. Symbolic elements were widely used.
B. Sculpture is a result of natural erosion and not human artistry. 1
C. Carvings may have mythological or religious significance. 2
D. Materials used in sculpture vary according to region and locality.
_____11. What are the dominant themes of Byzantine sculpture? 3
A. Human form, everyday life, still life C. human nature, symbols, war TOTAL
B. Religious, everyday life, nature D. heroes, humor, landscape
_____12. In Greek architecture, temples were designed in either of the three architectural styles or orders. Which
among the following is NOT a Greek Classical style?
A. Tonic B. Corinthian C. Doric D. Ionic
_____13. A style of architecture characterized by pointed arches.
A. Gothic B. Byzantine C. Romanesque D. Roman
_____14. Ancient Egypt is known for a massive monument having a rectangular base and four triangular faces
culminating in a singular apex, built over or around a crypt or tomb.
A. tomb B. vault C. pyramid D. terracotta
_____15. Parthenon is considered the greatest Greek classical temple and was dedicated to the city’s patron deity,
Athena. The said temple is renowned for what architectural style?
B. Doric B. Ionic C. Corinthian D. Tonic

II. Identification: Choose the letter that corresponds to when the classical artwork was modeled. Write the letter of
your answer before the number. (5)
A. Pre-historic B. Ancient Egypt C. Medieval D. Ancient Greek E. Gothic

_____1. Golden Mask of Tutankhamun (B)

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 _____2. Venus of Willendorf (A)

_____3. Geometric Krater (D)

_____4. Cave El Castillo (A)

_____5. Flying buttresses, Notre Dame (E)

III. Sentence Analysis: Analyze the two statements in each item. Then use the following symbols to represent your
answer. (5)

If statements A and B are both correct, draw a star.

If statements A and B are both incorrect, draw a heart.

If statement A is correct and statement B is incorrect, draw a circle.

_____1. A. Early Christian mosaics were filled with symbols and narratives from the Bible.
B. Artists used colored glasses for their mosaics.
_____2. A. Grand stone caskets or sarcophagi were the earliest examples of Christian sculpture.
B. The presence of the bas-relief is a continuation of the practice of Christians of idolizing life-size
sculptures.
_____3. A. The center of Byzantine art was originally in the European region.
B. Artworks in the Byzantine period depicted human figures with small and slanted eyes, symbolizing
virtues such as humility.
_____4. A. During the Byzantine period, sculptures portraying religious figures were condemned because they
were believed to lure Christians back to paganism.
B. During the Gothic period, sculptures were more lifelike, natural, and relaxed.
_____5. A. Sculptures were not popular during the Romanesque period due to the campaign against paganism.
B. These sculptures demonstrated simplicity and plainness.

IV. Short Answer: Answer the question. Be guided by the rubric below: (10)

CRITERIA 3 2 1
Organization & The introduction is The introduction states The introduction states
Format inviting states the main the main topic and the main topic. A
topic, and provides provides an overview the conclusion is included.
an overview of the of the paper. A
paper. Information is the conclusion is
relevant and presented included.
in a logical order. The
conclusion is strong
Sentence, Structure, All sentences are well- Most sentences are well-
Grammar, Mechanics, constructed and have constructed, but they have a
and Spelling varied structures and similar structure and length. The
lengths. The author author makes several errors in
makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling
grammar, mechanics, and that interfere with understanding.
spelling.

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1. What do you think is the most important contribution of ancient Greeks and Romans to present-day society? Explain.
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2. Art during the Medieval period was closely related to the Christian faith. Looking at our churches and places of worship
today, would you consider their design, layout, and structure helpful to encourage people in nurturing their faith?
Explain.
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