Art history

When creating a(n) ______(1)______, artist draws on a metal plate with a tool called a ______(2)______. a. (1) drypoint; (2) burr b. (1) aquatint; (2) needle c. (1) engraving; (2) pick d. (1) etching; (2) gouge

a. (1) drypoint; (2) burr

If a pencil's H# is decreased, then ______________ a. the level of clay used increases. b. the texture of the graphite becomes harder. c. the lines produced will be lighter. d. the cost of the pencil increases.

a. the level of clay used increases.

This print by Francis Jukes, entitled, Mount Vernon, is a beautiful example of

aquatint

Which of the following is true about charcoal? a. It is made by mixing carbon and clay. b. It has been a main medium used by Japanese artists throughout history. c. Charcoal is difficult to work with and expensive. d. There are two forms of charcoal that are popularly used.

b. It has been a main medium used by Japanese artists throughout history.

Which of the following is not true about the above work of art? a. It was painted by a German artist, as a reflection of its nation's turmoil. b. It was created using oil acrylic paint, and therefore an example of liquid media. c. This piece is called, To the Unknown Paint. d. The artist painted the piece on burlap.

b. It was created using oil acrylic paint, and therefore an example of liquid media.

Silverpoint is _____________ a. a technique using the blackish residue of impure carbon obtained by removing water from animal and vegetation substances. b. a technique involving the use of a metal point, and a thin silver wire, popular in the 14th and 15th Centuries. c. a printmaking technique born from crayon manner that imitates the appearance of chalk lines. d. a technique used since the 16th century involving a stick filled with either colored or black graphite, a heated mixture of carbon and clay.

b. a technique involving the use of a metal point, and a thin silver wire, popular in the 14th and 15th Centuries.

____________ adjusts the viscosity of the paint. vehicle

vehicle

The three components of painting media are

vehicle, binder, and pigment.

Gouache painting is a form of ________________, in which white pigment is added to create a duller effect and tinted feel

watercolor

Look at this design closely. Which of the following is true? a. It is an advertisement that is not recognizable to the general public. b. It was originally produced using a printing method known as silkscreen. c. The typeface is a type of sans-serif font. d. The woman in the center is an artist replica of the founder of the company.

C

______________ was the first tonal method to be used enabling half-tones to be produced. a. aquatint b. engraving c. mezzotint d. drypoint

C

Wood engraving, like the example above, was perfected by which artist? a. Pablo Picasso b. Murihead Bone c. Hanna Hock d. Thomas Bewick

D

is a technique in which an image is transferred by forcing ink through fine mesh or silk.

Serigraphy

Intaglio printmaking can be dated back to the ___________ people, around the year 3000 BCE.

Sumerian

This watercolor, entitled The Adirondak Guide, was painted by which artist?

Winslow Homer

Silkscreen printing is

a technique in which an image is transferred by forcing ink through fine mesh or silk.

Which of the following is the best and most complete definition for graphic design? a. An artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message. b. An artistic and professional way to convey social and political messages through specific printing techniques such as serigraphy and lithography. c. An artistic and professional form of communication that focuses primarily on the overall plan determining the appearance of a page. d. An artistic and professional way to convey meaning, contained within a product or service, by including a broader cultural or artistic context represented by symbols.

a. An artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message.

___________ is a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers. a. Dry media b. Ink painting c. Silverpoint d. Liquid media

a. Dry media

This watercolor, entitled The Adirondak Guide, was painted by which artist? a. Winslow Homer b. Jan Vermeer c. Mary Casset d. Leonardo da Vinci

a. Winslow Homer

The liquid substance used in paint and other media to bind particles of pigment together is called the ______________. a. binder b. vehicle c. pigment d. medium

a. binder

Choose the answer to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence. Choice of medium allows the artist to ________________ a. convey different messages. b. experiment with combining materials to create new media. c. reconnect with old forms of art. d. improve realism in art, particularly with portraits.

a. convey different messages.

All of the following are useful blending tools when creating pencil drawings, except which? a. gum b. eraser c. shammy d. tortillians

a. gum

A disadvantage to liquid media is that ________________ a. it can be costly to use. b. it is not durable because of the weighted media. c. all forms are time consuming and permanent. d. smudging can often occur during creation.

a. it can be costly to use.

An advantage of using dry media is __________________ a. its ability to be erased and/or corrected. b. its durability throughout the years. c. the high cost of materials used. d. the permanency.

a. its ability to be erased and/or corrected.

This artwork by Don Turner, entitled, Skull III, was creating using ___________________ a. charcoal b. silverpoint c. chalk d. pencil

b. silverpoint

Medium is ____________________ a. a way in which an artist creates a work of art. b. the material of a work of art. c. the use of more than one tool to create a work of art. d. made from ground up solids that contain color the color in paint.

b. the material of a work of art.

In painting, medium is ____________________ a. the choice of liquid or gas that is added to a pigment. b. the substance that is added to a color in order to help application. c. a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances. d. the pigment that mixed with a binder of hot wax and fixed with a heat application.

b. the substance that is added to a color in order to help application.

A disadvantage to creating a fresco painting is that __________________ a. the paint dries very slowly. b. the surface painted on dries very quickly, so the artist has to plan his/her work carefully. c. once the color is applied, it cannot be painted over with another color. d. the supplies are costly because the vehicle can only be found in one region of the world.

b. the surface painted on dries very quickly, so the artist has to plan his/her work carefully.

____________ adjusts the viscosity of the paint. a. binder b. vehicle c. pigment d. arabic

b. vehicle

The three components of painting media are ________________________. a. pigment, vehicle, and media. b. vehicle, binder, and pigment. c. binder, media, and water. d. vehicle, arabic, and pigment.

b. vehicle, binder, and pigment.

Gouache painting is a form of ________________, in which white pigment is added to create a duller effect and tinted feel. a. oil painting b. watercolor c. tempera d. fresco

b. watercolor

The liquid substance used in paint and other media to bind particles of pigment together is called the ______________.

binder

All of the following are reasons why engraving can be difficult, except which? a. Engraving requires a lot of pressure to be applied to the tool as it glides across the metal surface and the time it takes to complete. b. Many artists struggle with the sound the tool makes while etching on metal. c. Before beginning the engraving, the artist must apply a thin layer of acid to the metal surface on which the engraving will be done. d. When an artist creates an engraving, he must plan it carefully because mistakes cannot be corrected.

c. Before beginning the engraving, the artist must apply a thin layer of acid to the metal surface on which the engraving will be done.

All of the following are examples of Intaglio printmaking, except which? a.etching b. engraving c. linocut d. mezzotint

c. linocut

For which painting media is egg yolk combined with water? a. gouache b. watercolor c. tempera d. fresco

c. tempera

To create watercolor, water is mixed with ____________.

d. gum arabic

Which of the following is not true? a. Drawing is a two dimensional form of art. b. Drawing media include silverpoint, pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, and chalk;. c. Drawings can be works of art in their own right, or preparatory sketches. d. Drawing is expensive and takes a long time to produce.

d. Drawing is expensive and takes a long time to produce.

____________ works of art are created on frosted parchment-like material or surface, which can be made from young calf skin that is stretched out. a. Encaustic b. Ink c. Silverpoint d. Vellum

d. Vellum

The main purpose of artists studying the human body is to ________________ a. understand its parts and functions, so they can more accurately portray it. b. create images for medical journals and textbooks. c. improve the movement and rhythm of art scenes in which people are moving or performing an activity, creating more life-like images. d. accomplish all of the above, depending on the purpose of a drawing.

d. accomplish all of the above, depending on the purpose of a drawing.

To create watercolor, water is mixed with ____________. a. white pigment b. plaster c. egg yolks d. gum arabic

d. gum arabic

Liquid media is ________________ a. a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers. b. the material the artists used to create a work of art. c. the mixture of a pigment and a binder of hot wax and fixed with a heat application. d. use of a material in liquid form, such as with ink.

d. use of a material in liquid form, such as with ink.

This example of Intaglio by William Hogarth, was created using what type of Intaglio printing?

engraving

Which form of Intaglio is one of the oldest and most difficult to work with?

engraving

Which of the following forms of Intaglio are most similar to drawing?

etching

The serif font is unique because it

has small lines or characters added to the ends of the characters for embellishment.

This image is by Milton Glaser, and was a poster for tenth anniversary of Holocaust Museum. It was created using a stone press on which areas are made receptive to ink. This form of printing is known as ________________.

lithography

For which painting media is egg yolk combined with water?

tempera

Typography is

the art of using words in graphic design.

A disadvantage to creating a fresco painting is that

the surface painted on dries very quickly, so the artist has to plan his/her work carefully.