FTCE Art K-12

A pop artist often use commercial art subjects and techniques in their statements about the contemporary scene. One known for his BRILO BOXES is A. Andy Warhol B. George Segal C. Jim Dine D. Clas Oldenburg

A. Andy Warhol

Impressionistic color and that which was of value in the whole Renaissance tradition were combined in the paintings of A. Cezanne B. Henri Rousseau C. Toulouse Lautrec D. Monet

A. Cezanne

Group morale will be higher, as a rule, in classes that are run in which one of the following ways A. Democratic B. Autocratic C. Laissez-faire D. Individual

A. Democratic

Gift and metal acanthus leaves, laurel wreaths, torches, winged victories, and cornucopias and signatures of the furniture style known as A. Empire B. Victorian C. Jacobean D. Provincial

A. Empire

The adjective delicately proportioned senses of balance and calm apply to ______________ architecture A. Greek B. Medieval C. Hellenistic D. Roman

A. Greek

The term used to describe the many degrees of shading between black and white is A. intensity B. cloisonné C. chiaroscuro D. hue

A. Intensity

Contemporary abstract-expressionism has prototypes in the works of A. Klee and Kandinsky B. Schmidt-Rutloff and Pechstein C. Kokoschka and Soutine D. Rohlfs and Nolde

A. Klee and Kandinsky

Software can be used for research as well as to obtain scanned material for incorporation into a work of art that is mixed media based. Common software used for graphic representation is: A. Photo shop B. Excel C. Works D. Access

A. Photo shop

Once the class is hopelessly behind the time schedule for curriculum what should the teacher do midyear? A. Reduce the content to the most vital topics with the aid of the chairman B. Speed up your teaching, double assignments, omit visual aids, reduce the number of tests C. Develop mimeographed notes for study at home, test pupils D. Proceed at the pace, inform chairman, explain that these pupils are getting excellent training fewer topics and will fare better even though you will not be able to go through all objectives

A. Reduce the content of the most vital topics with the aid of the chairman

Roman building followed the Greek style in A. architectural details and use of the portico B. stressing the importance of the interior C. the use of circular form D. the extensive use of marble

A. architectural details and use of the portico

The main concept to stress in a lesson on sculpture for beginners is A. compact and unified form B. realistic detail C. imaginative treatment D. grooved forms

A. compact and unified

A good project for beginning class in photography would be to make A. contact prints B. enlargements C. montages D. murals

A. contact prints

What technique used by computer software programs that change the width and length of a photograph A. crop marks B. crosshatch C. deckle edge D. copy fitting

A. crop marks

Individual styles which have established costume trends include all of the following EXCEPT A. extravagant elaborate hats-Hedda Hopper B. forward tilted hat with feathers-Empress Eugenie C. beanie- Duchess of Windsor D. pillbox hat worn far back- Jacqueine Kennedy

A. extravagant elaborate hats- Hedda Hopper

Impressionism was interested in A. fleeting aspects of nature B. formal organization C. dynamic materialism D. spatial vitality

A. fleeting aspects of nature

The process used to make earthenware waterproof is known as A. Glazing B. Molding C. Firing D. Bisque

A. glazing

Michelangelo's ADAM AND EVE fresco in the Sistine Chapel A. has sweeping movements which foretell the Baroque B. stresses quiet simplicity and ethereal mood C. over-dramatizes the figures D. represents the figures in real space

A. has sweeping movements which foretell the Baroque

A method of reproducing drawings by which the incised lines are the parts which are printed is classified as _____________ printing. A. intaglio B. relief C. paleographic D. offset

A. intaglio

Of the following, the main reason why psychologists warn against over-emphasis of the rewards and punishment motivation: A. it ignores the more effective stimulus of inner satisfaction B. it inevitably leads to a listless class atmosphere C. it has little or no influence with the bright child D. it often leads by easy stages to corporal punishment

A. it ignores the more effective stimulus of inner satisfaction

Adjusting the impression a print run can BEST be accomplished by A. make-ready B. moving the grippers C. tightening the guides D. adjusting the platen

A. make-ready

Contemporary sculptures, unlike Bodin, believe that sculpture A.should express the material of which it is made B. material should be transformed to look like something else C. sculpture should look like living flesh D. should be detailed imitation of painting

A. should express the material which it is made

Among the following pairs of descriptive words, the pair that may BEST be used to describe a comparison of MOSES by Michelangelo and the Egyptian statue of PHAROAH Ramses II is A. spiral versus frontal B. open versus closed C. delicate versus ornate D. restrained versus unrestrained

A. spiral versus frontal

The aim of the Romantic Movement was A. spontaneity B. moderation C. intellectualization D. introspection

A. spontaneity

To maintain paint brushes never A. stand a brush on the bristles B. rinse in solvent C. protect your brushes from moths D. use plain soap to clean bristles

A. stand a brush on the bristles

The MOST important American contribution to the development of architecture has been A. steel-frame construction B. revolving doors C. elevators D. reinforced concrete

A. steel-frame construction

A newer painting medium is A. synthetic resin paints B. vegetable dyes C. casein paints D. gold leaf

A. synthetic resin paints

Of the following, the LATEST trend in modern stage production is the A. theatre in the round B. proscenium arch stage C. apron stage D. revolving stage

A. theatre in the round

A room too long for its width can be made to appear wider by using a ___________ color on the ___________. A. warm; short walls B. bright; ceiling C. warm; walls D. bright; long walls

A. warm; short walls

Mountains in a water color can MOST effectively be made to appear farther away by A. green against a red background B. yellow against a blue background C. orange against a blue background D. black against a yellow background

B yellow against a blue background

To prevent shattering due to thermal shock, the kiln door should never be opened until the pyrometer registers no more than A. 1000F degrees B. 200F degrees C. 500F degrees D. 350F degrees

B. 200F degrees

The character of fabrics used in stage costumes is important. All of these combinations are correct EXCEPT A. Chiffon-drapes well in fine folds B. Buckram-gives deep, soft folds C. Burlap-coarse and stiff, drapes reluctantly D. Satin-catches light that accents folds

B. Buckram-gives deep, soft folds

Everything in nature adheres to the cone, the cylinder and the curve. That statement was said by the painter A. Monet B. Cezanne C. Chavdin D. Picasso

B. Cezanne

Evaluation of a work of art should NOT include A. consideration of subject matter B. cost C. materials used D. style

B. Cost

Highly realistic rendering of the subconscious mind is a good description of the paintings of A. Kandinsky B. Dali C. Miro D. Pollack

B. Dali

The drabber aspects, the loneliness of unpretentious streets the rectangles and the long horizontals of plain facades characterize the painting of A. Gyorgy Kepes B. Edward Hopper C. Morris Graves D. George Bellows

B. Edward Hopper

Handsome materials, a great stone wall cypress wood and large expanses of glass characterize the living room of TALIESIN, the Wisconsin home of A. Philip Webb B. Frank Lloyd Wright C. Marcel Breuer D. Edward Morse

B. Frank Lloyd Wright

The revolving stage is an innovation which was fully developed in A. France B. Germany C. Spain D. Greece

B. Germany

In which period of art were stained glass windows introduced for church decorations A. Roman B. Gothic C.Renaissance D. Futuristic

B. Gothic

What is one of the three basic liquids needed for processing a photograph? A. redeveloper B. Hypo silver solution C. Fixative basic bath D. sulfuric acid

B. Hypo silver solution

Influences of the hard, sharp precision of a machine e age are MOST evident in the paintings of A. Dufy B. Leger C. Chagall D. Soutine

B. Leger

Grafting Western styles onto tribal themes is MOST evident in the emerging style of the carvings of _______________ art. A. Riparian B. New African C. Chinese D. American Indian

B. New African

Glass sculpture is made by this famous artist A. Cartier B. Steuben C. Corning D. Faberge

B. Steuben

The least important expectation of a lesson in modeling the human figure is A. developing the ability to express a human gesture in form B. achieving a proficiency in anatomical construction C. becoming more sensitive to form relationships in sculpture D. discovering more about the applications of media

B. achieving a proficiency in anatomical construction

A gifted student asks a question that the art teacher cannot immediately answer. The best way for a teacher to handle the situation is to A. attempt to answer the question anyway B. admit he does not know and have the answer looked up and reported to the class at the same or next lesson C. state that the question will be answered a future time D. accept the answer of a student who seems to know

B. admit he does not know and have the answer looked up and reported to the class at the same or next lesson

A beginning class in computer applications for art would include A. drawing circles freehand B. cut and paste of clip art C. modification of cartoon strips text D. fine art reproduction

B. cut and paste of clip art

Surrealism had as an aim to A. develop apart from the other arts B. express the writing of Freud C. figures caught in swirling movement D. unification through dynamic movement

B. express the writing of Freud

Early christian art in Europe reflected all the following EXCEPT A. Hellenistic traditional representation B. figure drawing from nature C. intricate combination D. decorative patterns from the East

B. figure drawing from nature

Jewelry, potentially could be a mixed media project. The technique of ornamenting in which small grains of metal, usually gold, are soldered top a A. gouache B. granulation C. hatching D. iconostasis

B. granulation

The Cubist movement A. was brief with little influence B. has had endless consequences in art C. was limited to Baroque and Picasso D. was a return to academic principles

B. has had endless consequences in art

Of the following, the oxide that is used to produce a glaze with red tones is A. vanadium oxide B. iron oxide C. nickel oxide D. cobalt oxide

B. iron oxide

Which of the following statements best describe zero based budgeting process A. it examines each item in relation to expected revenues B. it begins with empty accounts to then justify the continuation of expenditure C. It begins with accounts for the past three years and looks at the history of spending to justify new expenditures D. it integrates long-range planning with the resources provided to meet specific needs

B. it begins with empty accounts to then justify the continuation of expenditure

Halloween costumes offer wonderful opportunity for mixed media creativity. The human face could be the canvas for mixed media because: A. hair is spray painted wild sparkles B. noses of clowns use red rubber balls C. antennas can be made from pipe cleaners D. ballon hats can be adorned

B. noses of clowns use red rubber balls

To understand a pupils readiness for advanced work A. ask a parent how long the pupil takes to do math homework B. observe the pupil as he works on practice material in class C. Pose questions to cooperative learning groups to ascertain answers as to how they arrived at an answer D. use test scores

B. observe the pupil as he works on practice material in class

When making hand wrought jewelry, the material which is used to imbed rings bracelets, necklaces, etc. while being worked is A. gelatin B. pitch C. epoxy-cement D. plaster of Paris

B. pitch

Aside from painting, Rembrandt was also renowned for his____________. A. sculpture B. prints C. frescoes D. architectural design

B. prints

In a weaving, a series of threads that lie in a vertical position is called the A. weft B. warp C. bye-spokes D. Shag

B. warp

In silk screen printing, tusche is used in making a__________________ A. paper B. washout C. film D. photograph

B. washout

The best source of visual material to enrich a classroom lesson on the principles of still life composition may be found in the works of A. Signac B. Chagall C. Cezanne D. Utrillo

C. Cezanne

Of the following, the names which are not grouped in chronological order A. Giotto, Van Eyck, Botticelli, Veronese B. Paussin , Boucher, David, Delacroix C. Pissaro, Millet, Cezanne, Courbet D. Michelangelo, Houdon, Rodin, Lurent

C. Pissaro, Millet, Cezanne, Courbet

The visionary and mystic painter among the late 19th century American painters was A. Eakins B. Homer C. Ryder D. Sargent

C. Ryder

Monet works as an impressionist painting include A. Sunrise: An impression B. Old St. Lazare station C. The Terrace at Ste. address D. Les Nympheas

C. The Terrace at Ste. address

The amount of light reflected by a hue is known as A. Veduta B. Volute C. Value D. Tempera

C. Value

Ceramic sculpture that is NOT to be fired is often supported with A. star stilts B. bridging C. an armature D. a wire looping tool

C. armature

The most important consideration for determining theater a color should be painted on the ceiling of a room is the A. color's affinity to the tone of the floor B. color's relationship to the texture or patterned surfaces in the room C. effect of space desired D. number of openings in the room

C. effect of space desired

Of major importance to a stage-set design is it's A. fidelity to detail B. ease of scenery shifting C. effectiveness in interpreting a script D. imaginative combinations of stock units

C. effectiveness in interpreting a script

Japanese temples A. aim at equilibrium between the horizontal and vertical B. emphasize the vertical C. emphasize the horizontal D. emphasize color

C. emphasize the horizontal

Paintings with the emphasis on inner emotions, sensations, or ideas rather than actual appearance is called A. impressionism B. futurism C. expressionism D. extentialism

C. expressionism

Gothic architecture is closely associated with A. column B. dome C. gargoyle D. open meeting areas

C. gargoyle

If the background of a dry point etching is too dark, the cause is probably A. too much ink B. too much roller pressure C. inadequate wiping D. inadequate paper conditioning

C. in adequate wiping

A term applied to pattern weaving is A. applique B. batik C. jacquard D. petit point

C. jacquard

If you take a picture on a sunny day your film results will show A. flat gray B. medium gray C. more contrast D. less contrast

C. more contrast

A contemporary phase of painting sweeping America, satirizing the Cult of Commonplace is called A. abstract expressionism B. collage C. pop art D. art nouveau

C. pop art

Copper and brass may be darkened by treatment with a solution of A. hydrochloric acid B. floor wax C. potassium sulphide D. hydrogen peroxide

C. potassium sulphide

Assembling sheet brass sculptures is safest in a classroom situation when the teacher uses the method of A. brazing B. welding C. soldering D. embossing

C. soldering

The internet brings so many new possibilities to the classroom. The term used to visualize a recreation of audio-video is: A. nic card B. scanning from digital cameras C. streaming video D. live instant teleconferencing

C. streaming video

Egyptian mural paintings show A. no feeling for nature B. true perspective in depicting garden scenes C. subject matter coordinated to a flat surface D. realistic colors of human attire

C. subject matter coordinated to a flat surface

In contrast to Florentine painters who were primarily interested in the study of form to express ideas the Venetians strove for A. brutal reality B. abstract conceptions C. sumptuous magnificence D. two-dimensional expression

C. sumptuous magnificence

Which of the following is generally a sound principle of questioning for teacher to follow? A. the pupil must feel a need or desire to find a solution B. the problem situation must come from the experience of the pupil C. there should not be a barrier between the pupil and the solution D. the problem should be clear cut and be solvable in only one way

C. there should not be a barrier between the pupil and the solution

Scrap book collections are putting those vast collections of home pictures into mixed media home museum. One page may have used: A. stencils, watercolors B. wood block printing, pen and ink C. feathered paper, matting techniques D. All the above

D. All the above

His puzzling paintings "The Screen" contains nightmarish and grotesque figures and faces within an atmosphere of wild fantasy A. Han Melins B. Hugo Van Der goes C. Jan Van Eck D. Edward Munch

D. Edward Munch

Bright colors, sharp diagonal movements, constantly moving forms and melodramatic lighting best describe A. expressionist B. op C. genre D. French romantic

D. French romantic

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS is associated with the early American painter A. William Bradford B. Benjamin Franklin C. Stephen Daye D. John Zenger

D. John Zenger

The most powerful factor in a stage design is A. texture B. form C. color D. line

D. Line

Peasants singing, working, dancing, and feasting, are shown vividly in paintings of: A. Velasquez B. Goya C. El Greco D. Murillo

D. Murillo

It is unwise to keep items such as ________________ in small containers A. felt tip markers with obnoxious odors B. pastels (dust) C. irons in the classroom (used to straighten paper) D. Turpentine

D. Turnpentine

A two handled egg-shaped jar used for general storage purposes is known as A. apse B. abacus C. scale D. amphora

D. amphora

Of the following, the FIRST statues ever to show smiles were those of the A. Romans B. Persian C. Hellenistic Cretans D. archaic Greeks

D. archaic Greeks

Painting in the late 19th century showed Eastern influence in all of the following Except A. clear, pure color B. flat pattern effects C. finesse of line and contour D. atmospheric effects

D. atmospheric effects

All of the following terms are concerned with metal work EXCEPT A. champleve B. cloisonne C. repousse D. batik

D. batik

A computer file name extension that signifies that a file is a picture is A. .com B. .txt C. .org D. .bmp

D. bmp

Picasso's mural, GUENICA, emphasizes A. misery and distrust B. political corruption C. glory and battle D. death triumphant

D. death triumphant

Ten dollar throw away cameras are still popular but increasingly the cost of developing pictures is further reduced by using a: A. video streaming B. scanner C. drug store self developing machine D. digital camera

D. digital camera

In the graphic arts, the contrariety between grease and water makes possible the A. dry point B. serigraph C. monotype D. lithograph

D. lithograph

Both the early christian and the early Byzantine periods are noted for their A. minarets and fine marble bell towers B. enormous stained glass windows C. filigree work in metal D. mosaic decoration

D. mosaic decoration

Solar heated houses means houses A. with excellent insulation B. that faces west C. with radiant heating D. oriented to make use of the sun's rays

D. oriented to make use of the sun's rays

Of the following materials used in early American crafts, the one that was NOT included was A. wrought iron B. hammered copper C. painted tin D. pewter

D. pewter

After planishing a silver surface for decoration work should be A. polished heavily on a buffing wheel B. cleaned with emery cloth C. cleaned with coarse steel wool D. polished as little as possible

D. polished as little as possible

Mezzotint, aquatint and stipple are A. names of engraving tools B. sheets of overlay used in advertising art C. techniques of modern photo engraving D. processes designed to produce tonal effects

D. process designed to produce tonal effects

Early Christian sculpture is characterized by: A. large cult statues B. life size representations of human figures C. sculptural reliefs with special depth D. small-scale forms and surface decoration

D. small-scale forms and surface decoration

The main idea of Mayan art was A. the human form B. tigers C. death faces D. the serpent-bird

D. the serpent-bird