Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

LANAO DEL NORTE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Ramain, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, 9223
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
I. Multiple Selections. Transcribe the letter of your preference in your answer sheet.

1. The art of representing something by lines and made on a surface or the process of portraying an object, scene or
forms of decorative or symbolic meaning through lines, shading, and textures in one or more colors.
a.) Painting b.) Drawing c.) Surface Printing d.) Etching
2. It is stretched over a rectangular frame and unwanted portions in design are blocked out.
a.) Surface Printing b.) Lithography c.) Commercial Art d.) Silkscreen
3. The design of settings for dramatic productions.
a.) Theater Design b.) Interior Design c.) Dress and Costume Design d.) Opera
4. A piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage.
a.) Essay b.) Drama c.) Prose Fiction d.) Poetry
5. It refers to the design and construction of three-dimensional forms representing natural objects or imaginary shapes.
a.) Architecture b.) Crafts c.) Sculpture d.) Paintings
6. The arts that we perceive with our eyes. They may be classified into two groups ; the graphic and plastic arts.
a.) Visual Arts b.) Literature c.) Music d.) Dance
7. It is a light, amusing tale of lovers in some dilemma which is finally solved happily.
a.) Comedy of Manners b.) Farce c.) Romantic Comedy d.) Melodrama
8. This is the process of applying pigment to a surface to secure effects involving forms and colors. It includes oils,
watercolours, tempera and others.
a.) Painting b.) Drawing c.) Graphic Process d.) Relief Printing
9. It refers to which is being lengthened, a protraction or an extension.
a.) Distortion b.) Elongation c.) Mangling d.) Cubism
10. This was the first important art movement of the 1900s. They did not attempt to express ethical, philosophical, or
psychological themes. Most of these artists tried to paint pictures of comfort, joy and pleasure. They used extremely
bright colors.
a.) Realism b.) Fauvism c.) Dadaism d.) Futurism
11. An art that includes designing of books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays to promote sale or
acceptance of product, service or idea.
a.) Commercial Art b.) Lithography c.) Mechanical Process d.) Graphic Process
12. The art of combining spoken or written words and their meanings into forms which have artistic and emotional
appeal.
a.) Essay b.) Poetry c.) Literature d.) Prose Fiction
13. A style of art or literature that shows or describes people and things as they are in real.
a.) Realism b.) Abstract c.) Fauvism d.) Dadaism
14. This is clearly manifested when the subject is in misshapen condition, or the regular shape is twisted out.
a.) Distortion b.) Elongation c.) Mangling d.) Cubism
15. This done on metal plate with a cutting tool called barin, which leaves a V-shaped trough. Drawing or design on the
palate are entirely composed of lines and or dots.
a.) Engraving b.) Etching c.)Dry point d.) Relief painting

Part II. Identification

Direction: Identify the answers of the following questions. Write your answer on the test booklet provided. 2pts each.

1. This is the art or process of producing drawings or designs on metal plates covered with wax. The needle penetrates
wax to the surface of the plate. The plate is then dipped in acid, which eats the lines into the metal.
2. It is the process whereby unwanted portions of design are cut away on the master image.
3. The term refers to the designing and making of objects by hand for use or for furniture.
4. A light, humorous play. The emphasis in it is on jokes, humorous physical action, and improbable characters.
5. It stresses abstract form through the use of cone, cylinder, or sphere at the expense of the other pictorial elements.

Part III. Essay

1. Define Humanities.
2. What is the importance of humanities?
3. What are the methods of presenting the art subject? Describe each briefly.

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Prepared By: Gissele F. Abolucion RN,