VISUAL ELEMENTS
PAINTING
ARCHITECTURE
SCULPTURE & OTHERS
PERFORMING ARTS
100

his element helps direct the viewer’s eye and can express movement, energy, or emotion through vertical, horizontal, or zigzag variations.

LINE

100

Among the forms of painting, which one is designed to be large-scale and communicate messages in public spaces?

MURAL

100

This rural, elevated structure made of light native materials serves as both shelter and ventilation system in Filipino farming communities. What is it?

BAHAY-KUBO

100

What kind of sculpture uses wind or movement to create real motion?

KINETIC SCULPTURE

100

This type of music is characterized by rhythm-based speech and addresses themes like identity and social issues.

HIP-HOP/RAP

200

These two elements differ by their dimensions — one is flat (2D), the other has depth (3D).

SHAPE AND MASS

200

This painting form is traditionally seen as a backdrop in Filipino theatrical performances like komedya and sarswela.

TELON PAINTING

200

Which urban housing type reflects modern density and is often multi-level, catering to the fast-paced city lifestyle?

APARTMENT/CONDO

200

A low or high version of this sculpture type is attached to a surface and not meant to be seen in the round.

RELIEF SCULPTURE

200

This is a Filipino theatrical form that combines dialogue, singing, and dance, and often tackles love or social justice.

SARSWELA

300

This refers to a visual element made up of hue, value, and saturation.

COLOR

300

This theme focuses on painting people engaged in ordinary, everyday activities.

GENRE PAINTING

300

Among the public structures, this one symbolizes both religious and architectural heritage, serving as a spiritual center for Christians.

CHURCH

300

This art form combines sound, video, image, and movement to create a multisensory experience.

MULTIMEDIA ART

300

A theatrical group known for its advocacy-based performances and community workshops.

PETA

400

A visual element that uses surface quality to make the viewer “feel” the surface with their eyes.

TEXTURE

400

A form of visual storytelling through cut-out images, text, or objects pasted together.

COLLAGE

400

This building is often located in local municipalities and houses the office of the local chief executive. It reflects civic architecture.

TOWN HALL

400

What art form is practiced by tattoo artists using either plant dyes or ink to create permanent body designs?

TATTOO ART

400

This contemporary dance form often integrates acting and narrative and is performed formally on stage.

BALLET/THEATRICAL DANCE

500

This element gives the illusion of movement and may be implied or actually present in the artwork.

TIME AND MOTION

500

This painting theme captures indoor settings and structures.

INTERIORS

500

It is an elevated house with a chalet-style roof, often found in mountain areas or cooler regions. A blend of native and Western influence.

CHALET/TSALET

500

This art form involves joining metals using heat, often producing industrial or abstract sculpture.

WELDED SCULPTURE

500

A type of contemporary theater that breaks traditional storytelling, may use symbols, abstraction, and involve the audience.

EXPERIMENTAL/AVANT-GARDE THEATER

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