Pacific Southbay College, Inc. Missy Hyacinth L. Cagabhion, LPT

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PACIFIC SOUTHBAY COLLEGE, INC.

ARTS APPRECIATION
MISSY HYACINTH L. CAGABHION, LPT MIDTERM EXAM (1ST SEM 2024-2025)

NAME: DATE:
COURSE & YEAR: SCORE:

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Read comprehensively the test items before answering to avoid erasures.
Don’t write anything in the test paper, write your answers in the test booklet. CAPITALIZE all your
answers EXCEPT for those items answerable with wordings/sentences. NO ERASURES and NO
CHEATING!

TEST I. Multiple Choice. (15 items)


Direction: Select the BEST answer from the choices given in each item below.
1) What defines ‘functional art’?
a. Art created purely for aesthetic purposes
b. Art that serves a practical function while being visually appealing
c. Art that is only found in galleries
d. Art that is used exclusively in performance
2) Which of the following is a common assumption about the nature of art?
a. Art must always have a clear message
b. Art is solely for entertainment
c. Art is a form of human expression
d. Art needs to be created by professional artists only
3) What is the role of imagination in the creation of art?
a. To replicate reality exactly
b. To enhance technical skill
c. To invent new concepts and visuals
d. To follow traditional rules and forms
4) Which term best describes art that is created from personal emotions and thoughts
rather than form external subjects?
a. Abstract art
b. Realistic art
c. Impressionist art
d. Classical art
5) Which of the following is an example of how imagination can transform ordinary objects
in art?
a. Creating a realistic portrait of a person
b. Designing a fantastical landscape with surreal elements
c. Replicating a historical scene
d. Drawing a still life of fruit
6) One assumption about art is that it is inherently valuable. What does this assumption
imply?
a. Art has no intrinsic value
b. Art’s value is only determined by its market price
c. Art has an inherent worth regardless of its context or purpose
d. Art’s value is only in its technical skill
7) Which element of art refers to the path created by a moving point in space?
a. Line c. Color
b. Shape d.Texture
8) What does ‘hue’ refer to in the context of color?
a. The brightness or dullness of a color
b. The texture of the color
c. The name of a color
d. The shape formed by colors
9) What does the idea that “art is universal” primarily suggest?
a. Art can only be understood within its own cultural context
b. Art is a concept that is limited to specific geographical regions
c. Art has the ability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries and be
appreciated by people worldwide
d. Art is irrelevant to those outside the art community
10) Which element of art describes the surface quality or feel of an object?
a. Line c. Space
b. Texture d. Color
11) Which of the following is NOT considered one of the primary elements of art?
a. Line c. Color
b. Shape d. Balance
12) What term describes a two-dimensional area with a boundary, defined by height and
width?
a. Shape
b. Form
c. Line
d.Texture
13) In a painting of a landscape, the trees, mountains, and sky would be a considered the:
a. Content
b. Form
c. Subject
d. Technique
14) Which of the following questions would help you determine the “content” of an artwork?
a. What medium did the artist use?
b. What is the artist trying to express or communicate?
c. How are the lines and shapes arranged?
d. What is depicted in the artwork?
15) Who painted the “Mona Lisa”?
a. Vincent van Gogh
b. Leonardo da Vinci
c. Michealangelo
d. Pablo Picasso

TEST II. True or False. (10 items)


Direction: Write T is the statement is True and write F if the statement is False.
_____16. Art can only be created using traditional materials like paint and clay.
_____17. Art serves multiple purposes, including communication, expression, and aesthetic
enjoyment.
_____18. Art from different cultures can have different meanings and purposes, but can still
be appreciated universally.
_____19. The way a person interprets an artwork can be influenced by their personal
experiences and background.
_____20. Photography is not considered a form of art.
_____21. The elements of art, such as line, shape, and color, are essential for creating and
analyzing artworks.
_____22. Art appreciation has no real benefits beyond enjoying artwork.
_____23. Art appreciation can help improve one’s ability to observe and pay attention to detail.
_____24. Art appreciation involves only visual arts.
_____25. Only people with formal art education can truly appreciate art.

TEST III. Enumeration. (10 items)


Direction: List down or enumerate what are being asked on each of the following item.
26 – 28. Functions of Art
29 – 35. Elements of Art

TEST IV. Essay


Instruction: Answer the following questions by writing at least 3 sentences and a maximum
of 5 sentences for each item. Answer it in ENGLISH ONLY. (5 points each)

CRITERIA
Substance of Ideas 2 points
Grammar 2 points
Neatness/Readable writings without
1 point
erasures
TOTAL POINTS 5 points

35 – 40. Discuss the concept of functional art and its role in bridging the gap between
aesthetics and practicality. Choose a specific example of functional art (e.g., a piece of
furniture, a piece of jewelry, or an architectural element) and analyze how it combines artistic
design with functional purpose. How does this integration enhance the value and experience
of the piece?
40 – 45. Why is Art considered universal?

45 – 50. Explain the statement “Art is not a nature” and describe one way in which art
differs from natural phenomena.

END OF MIDTERM EXAMINATION. YOU DID YOUR BEST!


"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
—Thomas Edison.

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