Quizzes
Drawing has often been referred to as the art of _______.
observation
Match the type of paint with its binder. 1. tempera paint 2. oil paint 3. encaustic paint
1. egg yolk 2. linseed oil 3. hot wax
Which contemporary British artist makes sculptures that interact with nature, including a series of cairns?
Andy Goldsworthy
Animals are among the most challenging subjects for artists to draw. True or False
False
If a drawing was created using pen and ink, an artist usually sprays it with a fixative to preserve it and prevent it from smudging. True or False
False
The earliest art object known was created from wood. True or False
False
Wooden architecture can never last longer than a thousand years. True or False
False
The tallest building in the world, located in Dubai, UAE, is named ____ a. Burj Khalifa b. Freedom Tower c. Tapei One d. Willis Tower e. Skidmore Tower
a. Burj Khalifa
The best artist's papers-- which last for centuries without deteriorating -- are often made with 100 percent rag, cotton, or linen fibers. True or False
True
Once the metal has hardened and cooled, the mold is broken apart to reveal the artwork. This part of the process is called ______. a. waste-mold casting b. chasing c. patina d. bronze-casting e. metal-casting
a. waste-mold casting
Which of these graphite pencils creates a soft, dark line? a. 5H b. 5B c. 2H d. HB e. F
b. 5B
This kind of perspective is best used when the artist is confronted by a complex scene in which the viewpoint is not at ground level. a. isometric b. atmospheric c. multiple-point d. one-point e. two-point
c. multiple-point
Reflected light excites _______ that line the back of our eyes, and their signals are reprocessed and interpreted as color in our brains. a. pupils b. irises c. nerve cells d. eyebrows e. eyelids
c. nerve cells
The first paintings that were considered a form of human expression can be traced back to images daubed on _______.
wood
Used since ancient times, ______ is the earliest building material.
wood
There is no room for errors when carving stone sculptures, because once material is removed _______.
you can't put the stone back
Wright's brief from the Guggenheim museum's director was to build "a temple of spirit, a monument." What ancient building did Wright's design resemble?
ziggurat
When did the genre of "installation art" start to gain acceptance? a. in the mid-20th century b. in the 19th century c. in the 21st century d. during the early civilizations e. in Classical times
a. in the mid-20th century
Antony Gormley's Asian Field is a vast ________ artwork made up of small clay figures. a. installation b. found-object c. kinetic d. assemblage e. readymade
a. installation
This type of perspective is used by computer- and video-game designers because it allows them to create depth using parallel diagonal lines. a. isometric b. linear c. atmospheric d. one-point e. multi-point
a. isometric
When a sculpture is created by building up the form with a material such as clay, the process is called a. relief sculpture b. additive c. cast sculpture d. lost-wax sculpture e. construction
b. additive
This kind of stress pushes on the structure of a building and must be countered by a pulling stress. a. thrust b. compression c. tension d. texture e. momentum
b. compression
A ______ is an architectural space that is created by using a series of columns, or a colonnade, to support a flat ceiling. a. groin vault b. hypostyle vault c. flying buttress d. cantilever e. pilaster
b. hypostyle vault
Ai Weiwei created a series of photographs of himself dropping a 2,000 year old object. What was it? a. a martial arts staff b. a coyote statue c. a Chinese urn d. a phenakistoscope e. a ceramic Buddha
c. a Chinese urn
Bernini's sculpture Apollo and Daphne implies motion. What kind of motion is being depicted? a. an explosion b. lovers in an embrace c. a chase scene d. a battle scene e. cliff diving
c. a chase scene
What piece of equipment should a videographer use to record smooth, moving shots? a. a tripod b. a light kit c. a fluid-head tripod d. audio recorders e. headphones
c. a fluid-head tripod
Umberto Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space is a good reflection of the Futurist Manifesto of 1909, which was written by: a. Francis Picabia b. Giacomo Balla c. Salvador Dali d. Filippo Marinetti e. both Francis Picabia and Giacomo Balla
d. Filippo Marinetti
What culture made jade figures that show the transformation of a human into a jaguar? a. Navajo b. Maya c. Aztec d. Olmec e. none of the other answers
d. Olmec
Which ancient Greek artist won a contest to create the most convincing painted illusion? a. Athena b. Zeuxis c. Aros d. Parrhasius e. Apollo
d. Parrhasius
Which style of church architecture emulates the architectural style of the ancient Romans and uses rounded vaults and vaulted aisles in its plan? a. Gothic b. Early Christian c. Byzantine d. Romanesque e. none of the other answers
d. Romanesque
Which painter and watercolorist was the first woman to have her work shown at the Louvre during her lifetime? a. Artemisia Gentileschi b. Rosa Bonheur c. Georgia O'Keeffe d. Sonia Delaunay e. Joan Brown
d. Sonia Delaunay
What device served as a precursor to the first animated images? a. the stereoscope b. the microscope c. the projector d. the zoetrope e. the zoom-cam
d. the zoetrope
Secondary colors can be create from a mixture of: a. three primary colors b. a primary and a tertiary color c. two tertiary colors d. two primary colors e. none of the other answers
d. two primary colors
After designing a building, architects are no longer involved in the process. True or False
false
Because of its complex additive process, the Statue of Liberty was constructed in France and shipped to America in one piece, a 151-foot sculpture. True or False
false
Canvas and paper are the nest surfaces on which to apply encaustic paint, because of their flexibility. True or False
false
Encaustic painting uses animal glue as a binder for the pigment. True and False
false
Installation artists create works of art that are hung on gallery walls or set upon pedestals. True or False
false
Once video footage is downloaded to a computer, it can never be changed. True or False
false
Still used by some independent animators and commercial studios, _______ is very expensive to process and cannot easily be edited once it is developed.
film
Select the answers that best complete the sentences below. 1. The Guggenheim opened in ... 2. Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned by the businessman Soloman R. Guggenheim to build a museum in ... 3. The Guggenheim plan was based on ... 4. The Guggenheim was built to ...
1. 1952 2. 1943 3. a circle. 4. house Guggenheim's art collection.
Match the architectural term to the structure. 1. vaulted ceilings, pointed arches, and flying buttresses 2. balloon-frame construction 3. load-bearing construction 4. stone arches 5. post-and-beam construction
1. Gothic church 2. American house 3. ancient Egyptian pyramid 4. Roman aqueduct 5. Buddhist Horyu-ji temple
Match the brush type with the brushstroke it achieves. 1. used for blending 2. creates sharper edges 3. creates fine and delicate lines 4. produces soft and rounded strokes
1. fanned brush 2. flat brush 3. round brush 4. Filbert brush
The magnificent Suleymaniye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey was designed by: a. Kallikrates b. Maki c. Sinan d. Bramante e. the architect is unknown
c. Sinan
This attribute of time is a measurement of the speed at which time elapses. a. duration b. intensity c. scope d. tempo e. setting
d. tempo
Michelangelo used this Italian term, which refers to nudity, to describe the figures he intended to use for the tomb of Pope Julius II: a. ignudi b. arriccio c. intonaco d. intaglio e. intermezzo
a. ignudi
This famous object is the largest carving in the world created from a single stone. a. Great Sphinx of Giza b. Pyramid of Khufu c. Vesperbild d. Ara Pacis e. Brancusi's The Kiss
a. Great Sphinx of Giza
This cast-iron building was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton for the Great Exhibition of 1851, and was more than a third of a mile long. a. Wainwright Building b. Crystal Palace c. Eiffel Tower d. Hagia Sophia e. Empire State Building
b. Crystal Palace
Frida Kahlo painted The Two Fridas shortly after she was divorced from which famous Mexican painter? a. David Alfaro Siqueiros b. Diego Rivera c. Jose Clemente Orozco d. David Hockney e. Pablo O'Higgins
b. Diego Rivera
Linseed oil came into general use as a painting binder in the fifteenth century, particularly in the following country: a. Italy b. Flanders c. China d. India e. Greece
b. Flanders
Umberto Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space is a work in which style? a. Suprematist b. Futurist c. Cubist d. Surrealist e. Constructivist
b. Futurist
The remarkable load-bearing Maya pyramid Temple I at Tikal can be found in this modern country. a. Iraq b. Guatemala c. Mexico d. China e. Egypt
b. Guatemala
Why is the human element an essential component of installation art? a. it is viewed on the computer b. in encourages the viewer to become the participant c. it has a timing device that erases it d. in cannot be printed and sold e. it uses recycled materials
b. in encourages the viewer to become the participant
Pigment names are often derived from their source. For example the pigment that we call umber is named after ________. a. a zinc extraction process b. the stone lapis lazuli c. the brown soil of Umbria, Italy d. the red soil of Afghanistan e. none of the other answers
c. the brown soil of Umbria, Italy
Which of the following is true of the lost-wax process? a. the original form is made from wax and includes wax sprues and vents b. the mold is made with concrete c. the mold is baked upside down, in a kiln, to melt out the wax and leave a cavity d. during the pour, only one work is cast from a prepared mold e. a cupola furnace heats the iron chips to 1,000F
c. the mold is baked upside down, in a kiln, to melt out the wax and leave a cavity
Bioartist Suzanne Anker experiments with creating artificial environments (such as the conditions suitable for life in outer space) in which she grows plants. In Astroculture (Shelf Life), 2009, she found that the plants' leaves turned: a. yellow b. magenta c. violet d. dark blue e. the leaves stayed green
c. violet
While recovering from the effects of childhood polio and a disabling back injury, Frida Kahlo expressed her feelings about her life in a sketchbook. The works within it, such as "Eyesaurus", were often done in which wet media? a. bistre b. silverpoint c. watercolor d. chalk e. pastel
c. watercolor
Over time, reels of magnetic tape used to record video were replaced with _____.
cartridges
What is the term for subtractive aspect of casting in which any marks that remains after cutting off the sprues and vents are smoothed to match the surface of the sculpture?
chasing
Naum Gabo fabricated Constructed Head No.2 by using these techniques.
constructive method, welding
Architecture has given us a connection to our history through the many buildings that have survived over thousands of years. It can help us to understand past and distant _______.
cultures
Around what century were the first animated images recorded onto film? a. 1600 b. 1700 c. 1800 d. 1900 e. 2000
d. 1900
Even though it is a freestanding sculpture, Sculpture of the Lady Sennuwy was made to be displayed in what fashion? a. suspended from a chain above the floor b. so that a person could walk all the way around it c. upon a high platform, above the heads of viewers d. with its back to a pillar or wall e. none of the other answers
d. with its back to a pillar or wall
The Guggenheim's unique design, based on the geometry of circles and spirals, resembles: a. pueblo architecture b. Roman architecture c. European architecture d. ziggurat architecture e. Greek architecture
d. ziggurat architecture
Pastel chalk is a ________ medium.
dry
This Italian artist was the first to define a formal system of linear perspective. a. Michelangelo b. da Vinci c. Raphael d. Warhol e. Brunelleschi
e. Brunelleschi
Video art arose out of: a. tv b. film c. performance art d. both film and performance art e. all of these
e. all of these
Which medium is popular in Asian painting, and is used to capture the essence of the subject matter rather than attempt to recreate it realistically?
ink
A chemical process that changes the surface color of bronze sculpture is called a ________.
patina
All computer animation involves using 2D software to draw or create a series of images with a stylus or mouse. True or False
true
Although watercolor paint dries quickly, the color can be reconstituted by simply adding more water. True or False
true
An installation artist can use human bodies in his or her work to challenge the viewer to rethink preconceived notions of what constitutes art. True or False
true
Designing a building that conserves energy and uses natural resources in thoughtful ways is a major concern for contemporary architects. True or False
true
Land art is the name of an art movement that begun more than a thousand years ago with the Great Serpent Mound. True or False
true
Life-sized figures with idealized proportions were cast in bronze using the lost-wax method during the Greek and Roman era. True or False
true
Similar to the art of the Cubist movement, Unique Forms of Continuity in Space allows us to see how the form interacts with the space around it. True or False
true
Stone sculptures from ancient Egypt and the Classical world were often originally painted. True or False
true
The Guggenheim was not the only Frank Lloyd Wright building plan based on a circle. True or false
true
The ancient Nazca drawings in Peru are enormous outlines across the land showing recognizable animal forms. True or False
true
The basic premise of animation is to create the illusion of time passing. True or False
true
Winsor McCay developed the techniques of key-framing and cycling, which are still used by animators today. True or False
true
Water can be used to dilute and clean up oil paint, because oil uses a natural binder: linseed oil, which is made from flax plants. True or False
false
In Carrie Mae Weems' Kitchen Table series, dramatic effect is achieved by doing what? a. all of the other answers b. lighting with a spotlight c. dressing figures in dark clothing d. keeping the scene monochromatic e. using black and white
a. all of the other answers
The bronze sculpture Riace Warrior A was created as ________ representation of the human body. a. an idealized b. an abstracted c. a stylized d. an expressionistic e. none of the other answers
a. an idealized
The Roman-era encaustic portraits from Fayum are excellent examples of Roman painting in wax. What was Fayum? a. an oasis b. a mountain retreat c. a river d. a volcano e. a Roman road
a. an oasis
Moving images created with a phenakistoscope were early forms of: a. animation b. film noir c. implied motion d. 3D film e. performance art
a. animation
The most commonly used stone for sculptures is: a. soapstone b. granite c. limestone d. marble e. all of these stones are used
e. all of these stones are used
These two values are at the extreme ends of a value range. a. dark gray and light gray b. white and dark gray c. black and gray d. light gray and white e. black and white
e. black and white
Illustrators often prefer to work on ______ surfaces, because they find it easier to add detail and blend marks.
smoother
Umberto Boccioni and his peers wanted to paint traditional nude forms. True or False
false
Umberto Boccioni wrote his manifesto of Futurist sculpture in 1909; it was published in the Parisian newspaper Le Figaro. True or False
false
Video has not changed much since its introduction in the mid-1960s. True or False
false
Chuck Close painted with ________ to create portraits of friends and family. a. fingerprints b. nails c. brushes d. eyelashes e. footprints
a. fingerprints
Paper was invented by Cai Lun in China around the end of the ______ century CE. He used macerated vegetable fibers suspended in water. a. first b. tenth c. sixteenth d. nineteenth e. twentieth
a. first
A color that is almost gray has a low chroma, or _______. a. saturation b. value c. aura d. pigment e. tint
a. saturation
Barbara Hepworth used line to plan and visualize her three-dimensional artwork. What kind of three-dimensional artwork did she produce? a. sculpture b. fibers c. ceramics d. performance e. video
a. sculpture
When on location, the storyboard guides the videographer in setting up the camera ______ and __________.
angles and position
Match the description with the correct medium or land artwork. 1. Land artwork located near Locust Grove, Ohio 2. material that can be carved into sculptures 3. colored stones and soils from the earth can be used to make this material 4. Land artwork located at a site in southern Illinois called Cahokia 5. this material can be used to make ceramics 6. land artwork consisting of a group of snow sculptures at the North Pole 7. piles of stones used as landmarks in ancient times 8. land artwork consisting of a coiled form made with 6550 tons of rock and dirt 9. land artwork built on abandoned railway tracks in England
1. Great Serpent Mound 2. stone 3. paint pigments 4. Monks Mound 5. clay 6. Touching North 7. cairns 8. Spiral Jetty 9. Lambton Earthwork
Match the type of paint with the time period in which it was most popular. 1. 21st century 2. 13th-15th centuries in Europe 3. 15th century Europe 4. Renaissance in Italy 5. ancient Greece and Rome
1. acrylic 2. tempera 3. oil 4. fresco 5. encaustic
Match the term with the correct description. 1. the process of pouring molten metal into molds 2. the process that includes a mold that is baked upside down in a kiln to melt out the wax and leave a cavity 3. a clay plug for a tap hole at the bottom of a cupola furnace 4. the process when metal is liquefied in a crucible in a gas-fired furnace 5. a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material 6. uses such techniques as welding and forging 7. a process for which such objects as radiators, manhole covers, and old bath tubs are melted in the cupola furnace 8. a process in which the mold is broken apart to reveal the artwork 9. a chemical process that changes the surface color of the metal 10. the subtractive aspect of casting
1. casting method 2. lost-wax method 3. bot 4. bronze casting 5. mold 6. fabrication 7. cast-iron casting 8. waste-mold casting 9. patina 10. chasing
Match the material, term, or drawing technique with the correct description. 1. a common dry medium 2. can range from very soft to extremely hard, graded using the letters B and H 3. a technique that uses a series of parallel lines 4. captures the form and energy of the body in an expressive manner 5. preserves the drawing medium and prevents it from smudging 6. the roughness or texture of the paper 7. lines that overlap at perpendicular angles 8. made from fibers that are pressed into sheets 9. used to create the illusion of a solid form 10. a common wet medium 11. surface material used for drawing, such as paper, illustration board, woven cloth, sanded wood, or animal hides 12. identifies the outline and the changing surface qualities of a figure 13. creates value changes by blending lines
1. crayon 2. graphite pencil 3. hatching 4. gesture drawing 5. fixative 6. tooth 7. cross-hatching 8. paper 9. light and shadow 10. ink 11. support 12. contour drawing 13. cotton stump
Match the type of artwork with the correct description. 1. the viewer becomes the participant, and his or her interaction helps to direct the outcome of the piece 2. projections or multiple monitors reveal the artist's concept over time 3. explores symbiotic relationships, such as expansion and contraction, as well as the integration of sonic and visual elements 4. places more importance on the ideas behind a work than on its physical appearance or how its made 5. responds to a particular location 6. includes visual, auditory, tactile, and possibly even aromatic material 7. involves using the body and actions as a means to convey ideas in front of an audience 8. manipulates its environment to create thought-provoking aesthetic experiences
1. interactive installation 2. video installation 3. kinetic art 4. conceptual art 5. site-specific installation 6. multi-sensory installation 7. performance art 8. installation art
Match the terms with the correct descriptions. 1. involves building sets and characters, usually on a scale much smaller than life-size 2. focuses on storytelling 3. involves drawing a series of images using a light table 4. the art of connecting ideas through the use of sequencing, camera angles, and transitions 5. can be visualizations of music, abstract motion graphics, or stylized images that unfold over time 6. involves rendered 3D animated frames that are combined with other images 7. the shapes created using this program can be altered by dragging control points of the curves 8. involves the ability to see previous frames, also helps the animator to control the motion and timing 9. when one animated movement is created that can be repeated to make a series of these movements 10. involves mathematically calculating the lighting, textures, motion, and special effects 11. objects can be moved in the x, y, and z planes as well as rotated and scaled 12. involves drawing the most significant poses or positions first, with the in-between frames filled in later 13. involves using software to draw or create a series of images with a stylus or mouse
1. stop-motion animation 2. narrative animation 3. cel animation 4. cinematics 5. non-narrative animation 6. compositing 7. vector program 8. onion-skinning 9. cycling 10. rendering 11. 3D animation 12. key-framing 13. computer animation
Match the subtractive media, tools, and terms with the correct descriptions. 1. this material may be applied to a sculpture to create a sheen 2. earplugs, goggles, leather gloves, dust masks, and steel-toed boots 3. used to smooth sculptures 4. scale models created from clay and other materials and used as visual references to calculate where the stone needs to be removed 5. material that is softer and much easier to carve 6. material that is very hard and abrasive. Sculpting it requires special tools 7. relatively hard stone that can be polished to a high gloss to show its luminescent qualities 8. used for smoothing, scraping, and removing large portions of the stone 9. process that involves assembling or constructing sculptures using wood 10. process that involves the removal of material, either stone or wood
1. wax 2. safety equipment 3. rasps and files 4. maquettes 5. soapstone 6. granite 7. marble 8. hammers and chisels 9. additive process 10. subtractive process
Match the camera terms and equipment with the correct descriptions. 1. provides the basis from which other colors can be accurately balanced 2. used to arrange the video clips on a timeline where they can be moved around, shortened, and joined together by cuts, dissolves, or fades 3. camera shot used to introduce the surroundings to the viewer 4. the artist transfers the video to a computer, either by digitizing tapes or copying and converting digital files from cards or hard drives 5. camera shot used to reveal detail and also connect the audience emotionally to the characters 6. an outline of the scene's locations, camera positions, character information, action, sound, and dialogue 7. camera shot that can make the character appear smaller and less significant 8. used to hold the camera still when shooting the video 9. camera shot that uses such moves as panning left or right, tilting up or down, zooming in or out. Can also help keep the viewer engaged while watching the video 10. contains sketches of the elements within each of the shots, guides for the videographer in setting up the camera angles and position, and helps when staging each scene and timing the shots 11. camera shot that can make the viewer feel psychologically dominated by the character
1. white balance 2. editing software 3. long shots 4. post-production 5. close-up 6. script 7. the camera looks down upon someone 8. tripod 9. the camera moves while filming 10. storyboard 11. the camera looks up at someone
One important difference between Frida and Hidden Figures is that ______. a. Frida is a biopic based on the life of an artist with the same name b. Hidden Figures is a fictional story c. Hidden Figures is a documentary filmed as the events occurred d. Frida was made much later than Hidden Figures e. they are both science fiction films
a. Frida is a biopic based on the life of an artist with the same name
An empty space defined by its surround is known as _______ shape. a. an organic b. a negative c. an implied d. a geometric e. an actual
a negative
These huge 1,300-year-old South American drawings, which include an enormous image of a spider, were discovered in modern times by overflying commercial aircraft. a. Nazca Lines b. Pampas Incisions c. Amazon Sketches d. Rio Etchings e. Andean Carvings
a. Nazca Lines
Which two philosophers, included in the center of The School of Athens, highlight the development of learning in the ancient world? a. Plato and Aristotle b. Aristotle and Zeus c. Parnassus and Pliny d. Plato and Julius e. Raphael and Aristotle
a. Plato and Aristotle
The Dutch artist Theo Jansen creates kinetic sculptures that appear to walk, through use of wind power, plastic pipe, and hydraulics. What does Jansen call his walking artworks? a. Strandbeests b. White Walkers c. Futurists d. Sublimates e. Alluvial Movers
a. Strandbeests
Which English artist and poet suggested that drawing is a fundamental artistic skill? a. William Blake b. Geoffrey Chaucer c. William Shakespeare d. E. E. Cummings e. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
a. William Blake
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape. a. a geometric b. an implied c. an organic d. a regular e. a bimorphic
a. a geometric
This color with a cool temperature is often used to describe a depressed psychological state of mind. a. blue b. orange c. purple d. red e. plaid
a. blue
Artists sometimes use this method of applying value to give a feeling of three-dimensionality. a. chiaroscuro b. tinting c. atmospheric perspective d. smoothing e. contrast
a. chiaroscuro
The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to ________. a. commemorate and entomb his third wife b. show the power of his reign c. use as a summer home d. none of the other answers e. use a mosque for daily prayers
a. commemorate and entomb his third wife
In Pablo Picasso's Blonde Woman in Profile, the artist uses a _______ line that follows the contours of the model's profile. a. continuous b. jagged c. inorganic d. irregular e. regular
a. continuous
Which type of arch, made up of stones that are progressively stepped inward, was used by the ancient Babylonians and Mycenaeans? a. corbeled arch b. rounded arch c. pointed arch d. architrave e. golden arch
a. corbeled arch
Which of the following is NOT a typical requirement for creating a narrative animation? a. creating stylized images that unfold over time b. designing the characters c. writing the story script d. storyboarding the sequence of events e. producing a rough version of the animation
a. creating stylized images that unfold over time
A musical tells a story using ______. a. dialogue, dance, and songs b. brilliant color contrasted with black and white scenes c. famous actors and popular music d. distant locations and unexpected weather e. none of the other answers
a. dialogue, dance, and songs
The first animated images recorded onto film came in the form of: a. drawing images on a chalkboard and combining the imagery with live-action footage b. the zoetrope c. "Gertie the Dinosaur" d. narrative animation e. none of the other answers
a. drawing images on a chalkboard and combining the imagery with live-action footage
This kind of shape is mathematically regular and precise. a. geometric b. organic c. implied d. negative e. postive
a. geometric
Which of the following is NOT a true description of Unique Forms of Continuity in Space? a. it illustrates limited activity and progress b. it looks like it is a product of the machine age c. it features a striding and athletic figure d. it contains a Christian element e. the form interacts with the space around it
a. it illustrates limited activity and progress
Which of the following is NOT true of fresco painting? a. it was extremely popular in prehistoric times b. it involves mixing pigment with water and applying it to wet plaster c. "fresco" derives from the Italian for "fresh" d. the pigment is absorbed into the plaster and chemically bonds with it as it dries e. artists used this technique to adorn churches and government buildings
a. it was extremely popular in prehistoric times
Which of these is NOT a geometric form? a. leaf b. sphere c. cube d. pyramid e. cylinder
a. leaf
Although radically different in appearance, Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater can both be described as ________ architecture. a. Modernist b. postmodernist c. neoclassical d. futurist e. european
a. modernist
When online television streaming services, such as Netflix, choose to release all episodes of a series simultaneously, this gives viewers: a. more control over their viewing experience than with traditional tv b. less control over their viewing experience than with traditional tv c. the same amount of control over their viewing experience than with traditional tv d. the opportunity to watch all of the episodes over a period of 24 hours, before they disappear for ever e. none of the other answers
a. more control over their viewing experience than with traditional tv
Which of these materials is commonly used to create scale models of buildings? a. museum board b. rubber c. copper d. bubble wrap e. paper
a. museum board
Robert Rauschenberg created a work titled Erased de Kooning Drawing by erasing a work by the Abstract Expressionist artist Willem de Kooning. How long did it take Rauschenberg to erase the whole drawing? a. nearly a month b. about an hour c. nearly a week d. almost six months e. ten minutes
a. nearly a month
Color deception occurs when: a. our perception of a color is influenced by the color next, or adjacent, to it b. color temperature affects how we see colors c. colors trick our brain using reverse psychology d. one color is painted on top of another e. heat-sensitive pigments change color
a. our perception of a color is influenced by the color next, or adjacent, to it
Hammers and chisels are tools used for ________. a. removing portions of stone b. making maquettes c. casting bronze d. assemblage e. making additive sculptures
a. removing portions of stone
How did artist D. J. Hall use color pencil to achieve rich color and intense light effects in her work Piece of Cake? a. she pressed the pencil aggressively into the paper b. she used cross-hatching c. she used smudging d. she combined pencil with acrylic paint e. none of the other answers
a. she pressed the pencil aggressively into the paper
Why would graffiti artist Banksy use stencils to transfer his artworks onto walls? a. speed of application is important to graffiti artists, who often risk arrest for defacing public property b. this method allows him to take his time and wait for the paint to dry c. he is following the tradition of Raphael, who used a stencil to transfer The School of Athens from a drawing onto the wall d. it is much neater, and stops him going outside the lines e. graffiti artists only ever paint freehand
a. speed of application is important to graffiti artists, who often risk
Photographs by Eadweard Muybridge could be put into a ________ to create the impression that they were actually moving. a. spinning zoetrope b. hand-colored frame c. light-safe darkroom d. busy racetrack e. none of the other answers
a. spinning zoetrope
The surface on which a drawing is made is called the: a. support b. mass c. structure d. graphite e. metalpoint
a. support
Op art of the 1960s relied on a physiological effect that creates an illusion of motion. This effect is: a. the natural oscillations of the eye b. our lack of ability to see some colors c. the ability to roll one's eyes back into one's head d. blinking e. crying
a. the natural oscillations of the eye
Which of the following is NOT an important decision for the artist to make before beginning a drawing? a. the time of day b. the surface material to draw on c. the drawing medium to use d. the subject matter to draw e. the artist is unlikely to consider any of these factors
a. the time of day
What is the drawback to using low-end consumer digital video cameras? a. they do not have manual settings and interchangeable lenses b. consumer cameras are not portable c. they cannot be set on tripods d. the footage can not be edited e. they cannot record in high definition
a. they do not have manual settings and interchangeable lenses
A color that is lighter than its basic hue is called a: a. tint b. shade c. monochrome d. neutral e. hue
a. tint
Which of the following is NOT a typical way to incorporate white highlights into watercolor paintings? a. use the white pigment from the paint set b. use masking tape c. leave areas of the paper unpainted d. use wax e. use liquid latex
a. use the white pigment from the paint set
In The Treachery of Images, Magritte tells us that painting is a: a. visual trick b. matter of romance c. window to the soul d. political tool e. rectangle
a. visual trick
The elements of art form the basic ________ of art. a. vocabulary b. methods c. symbols d. media e. techniques
a. vocabulary
This element of art is used to describe the usable interior space of an architectural form. a. volume b. mass c. texture d. shape e. color
a. volume
The Maya lintel showing Shield Jaguar and Lady Xoc is a limestone relief sculpture that was probably created with stone hammers and wooden drills because: a. Maya sculptors worked with very hard woods b. Maya sculptors had no metal tools c. certain materials were required by religious rules d. clay was not available e. none of the other answers
b. Maya sculptors had no metal tools
The School of Athens, an architectural illusoin created by Raphael, was painted for the library of ______. a. Pope John Paul b. Pope Julius II c. Zeuxis d. Apollo e. Aristotle
b. Pope Julius II
Which artist, in his painting The Human Condition, challenged the Renaissance notion of the "illusionistic window"? a. William Hogarth b. Rene Margritte c. Edouard Manet d. Raphael e. Chuck Close
b. Rene Margritte
The artists Brancusi and Rodin both made sculptures in which the principle of mass played a role. Their artworks had the same title. What was the title? a. Untitled b. The Kiss c. Ghostwriter d. Venus e. Batman
b. The Kiss
This ancient Mycenean stone building, built around 1250 BCE, uses a corbeled arch to span the entryway. a. Temple of Amun-Re b. Treasury of Atreus c. Suleimanye mosque d. Temple I in the Great Plaza e. Temple of Athena Nike
b. Treasury of Atreus
The architect Fumihiko Maki began the process of designing a building for this NYC site by making a simple drawing. a. Central Park b. World Trade Center c. Staten Island d. Statue of Liberty e. Empire State Building
b. World Trade Center
The ancient Chinese "Theory of Five Elements" associated colors with corresponding cultural symbols. This philosophy is called: a. I Ching b. Wu Xing c. T'ao T'ieh d. Confucianism e. Ying and Yang
b. Wu Xing
One of the first moving subjects to be captured on camera was ________. a. a man running b. a horse c. a jet d. a surfer e. imaginary
b. a horse
The German artist Kathe Kollwitz used charcoal to express _______ in her self-portrait of 1933, even though she rendered her face and hand in a static, realistic way. a. a sense of humor b. a sense of energy c. a sense of balance d. common sense e. a sense of proportion
b. a sense of energy
When drawing on dark-colored paper, the best way to create highlights is by using: a. cross-hatching b. a white drawing medium c. charcoal d. a 5H graphite pencil e. the lightness of the paper
b. a white drawing medium
What is "the pour" in the casting process? a. the process of breaking the mold apart to reveal the artwork b. an event where a large number of works are poured from prepared molds c. the making of a model or form into which metal can be poured d. the addition of vents that let metal in and gasses out e. when the metal is liquified in a crucible in a gas-fired furnace
b. an event where a large number of works are poured from prepared molds
By using this kind of color combination, artists avoid jarring, contrasting color and mood. a. complementary b. analogous c. atmospheric d. tints e. shades
b. analogous
There are two kinds of relief sculpture: a pronounced surface treatment called high relief, and a shallow surface low relief called ______. a. facade relief b. bas-relief c. intaglio relief d. stela relief e. planar relief
b. bas-relief
What were the Futurist artists and Umberto Boccioni most interested in achieving? a. equal rights for women artists b. breaking free from traditional subjects in art c. the discovery of new paint colors d. highly polished surfaces e. photographic innovations
b. breaking free from traditional subjects in art
What aspect of dynamism did Boccioni express in his paintings and sculptures? a. light b. breaking free with form and expressing motion c. color d. slow motion e. none of these
b. breaking free with form and expressing motion
Which of the following is NOT an initial stage in an architect's design process? a. constructing a scale model b. choosing soft furnishings c. drawing sketches d. meeting with the client e. constructing a 3-D model of the building on the computer
b. choose soft furnishings
The technique in which artist creates a series of closely arranged parallel lines that is overlapped by another set of parallel strokes to create a sense of value of called: a. chiaroscuro b. cross-hatching c. isometric perspective d. pigment e. scumbling
b. cross-hatching
In James Allen's etching The Connectors, an image of workers erecting the Empire State Building, the artist created a feeling of great height by using ______ line to lead the viewer's eye diagonally downward. a. communicative b. directional c. implied d. horizontal e. regular
b. directional
Life drawing is the process of: a. drawing from plaster casts b. drawing from a live model c. drawing from a photograph d. drawing outdoors e. drawing nude models
b. drawing from a live model
The sequences in Meshes of the Afternoon are similar to ______. a. record sampling b. dream imagery c. weather maps d. X-rays e. toy video cameras
b. dream imagery
Which of the following is true about post-production of video footage? a. it cannot be transferred to a computer b. editors are able to consider the relationship between the shots c. a storyboard is followed for camera angles and positions d. files have to be converted from film to digital e. all of theses answers are true
b. editors are able to consider the relationship between the shots
Pointed arches conduct the downward thrust of the weight of the building by redirecting it outward toward the walls, and have a strong upward visual ________. a. subversion b. emphasis c. counterweight d. syncopation e. none of the other answers
b. emphasis
Artemisia Gentileschi lived at a time when women were not easily accepted into the art profession, but she was supported by her ______, who was also an artist. a. husband b. father c. brother d. uncle e. aunt
b. father
The principles of design are a kind of _______ that artists apply to the elements of art. a. technique b. grammar c. perspective d. sketch e. logo
b. grammar
Which material looks and writes like lead, was discovered in the mid-1500s, and became the medium for use in pencils? a. charcoal b. graphite c. silver d. pewter e. petroleum
b. graphite
In order to give his students an example of underpainting, the French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres created an entire painting in gray values. This type of gray underpainting is referred to as: a. gray wash b. grisaille c. verdaccio d. monoplastering e. none of the others
b. grisaille
A relief sculpture is one that is designed to be seen from one side. The two kinds of relief sculpture are: ________, which is deeply cut, and ________, which has little depth. a. organic relief; geometric relief b. high relief; bas-relief c. in-the-round; out-of-the-round d. mortal relief; venial relief e. exorelief; intrarelief
b. high relief; bas-relief
A room that uses numerous columns to support a flat ceiling is known as a ________ hall. a. stylobate b. hypostyle c. peristyle d. vault e. corbelled
b. hypostyle
The thick application of paint onto canvas and other surfaces (such as wood) is known as _______ painting. a. glaze b. impaso c. top-coat d. fresco e. underglaze
b. impasto
Dashes and grids in The Devil Made Me Do It, by Sauerkids, are a good example of this kind of line. a. directional b. implied c. actual d. rhythmic e. organic
b. implied
Why is egg tempera a challenging medium for artists to work with? a. is it very slow-drying b. it dries almost immediately c. it is not very durable d. it is difficult to achieve fine detail in tempura e. it comes in a limited range of colors
b. it dries almost immediately
Why is Monks Mound considered to be an example of the ancient art of shaping the land? a. it was completed by the Nazca people in ancient Peru b. it involved moving 814,000 cubic yards of soil c. it was completed around 1050 to 1250 BCE d. it was spread over nearly 4 square miles e. all of these
b. it involved moving 814,000 cubic yards of soil
The small clay or plaster models made by sculptors in preparation for larger sculptures are called _________. a. laminates b. maquettes c. puppets d. carraras e. molds
b. maquettes
Which material is NOT used in the additive sculpture process? a. bronze b. marble c. iron d. gold e. copper
b. marble
Classical architecture inspired Renaissance architects, and the style was also revived in the ________ century. a. 17th b. mid-18th c. late 18th d. 19th e. 20th
b. mid-18th
The actor Andy Serkis played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies. His performance was a combination of traditional acting and ________. a. live-action footage b. motion capture c. science fiction d. continuous motion e. mime
b. motion capture
Modern filmmakers are using video rather than film because ___________. a. the Sony Portapak revolutionized in 1967 b. of low production costs and immediate results c. it better reflects life experiences d. film editing requires a great deal of equipment e. video adds to the production of performance art
b. of low production costs and immediate results
Of the drawing media that are classified as "wet", the most commonly used is probably ______. a. graphite pencil b. pen and ink c. pastel d. charcoal e. crayon
b. pen and ink
This type of art involves viewing actual motion and the artist's body in the work. a. movies b. performance art c. animation d. kinetic sculpture e. bioart
b. performance art
Umberto Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space is a work in which medium? a. collage b. sculpture c. drawing d. print e. painting
b. sculpture
A slick cold surface of a finely finished metal object, the rough-hewn splintery character of a broken branch, and the pebbly surface of a rocky beach are all examples of this element of art: a. mass b. texture c. volume d. shape e. color
b. texture
Which building did Frank Lloyd Wright NOT design? a. the Unity Temple b. the Louvre Pyramid c. the Johnson Wax Laboratory Tower d. the Harold Price Tower e. the Fallingwater residence
b. the Louvre Pyramid
Conceptual artists place importance on: a. adhering to the concepts and principles of artistic technique b. the ideas behind the work, rather than on its physical appearance or how its made c. using the body and actions as a means to convey ideas d. representing concepts from contemporary political and social life e. sound and the projection of images
b. the ideas behind the work, rather than on its physical appearance or how its made
This is a process specific to bronze-casting: a. vents are cut in the top of the mold to release gasses and prevent bubbles b. the metal is liquified in a crucible and poured directly into the mold c. a model or foam is made from a soft material, such as wax, foam, clay, or wood d. protective gloves, suits, and respirators are always worn e. a gas-fired furnace is used
b. the metal is liquified in a crucible and poured directly into the mold
The Hawaiian sculpture of a war god is a composition that represents how many different gods? a. one b. two c. three d. four e. there are no gods depicted
b. two
In his drawing of the Church of Saint Spirito, Dosio used line to accentuate the patterned surface of the ceiling and differentiate it from the ________. a. stained-glass windows b. walls c. floor d. ceiling in the building next door e. sky outside
b. walls
Because of its availability and ease of use, ______ is a popular material with which to create sculptures. a. soapstone b. wood c. marble d. limestone e. alabaster
b. wood
The artist Jenny Holzer created an illusion of motion using a spiraling electronic message board to create a piece of art made up of: a. pictures b. words c. colorful abstractions d. movies e. words and pictures
b. words
All pigments need a ______ to adhere to a support (wall, wood, or canvas).
binder
This artist would sometimes go for days without food or sleep in an attempt to explore the deep-rooted sources of creativity and truth. a. George Bellows b. Canaletto c. Andre Masson d. CLAMP e. Sauerkids
c. Andre Masson
The main building in the Horyu Temple in Nara, Japan is the ________. a. cubicle b. pagoda c. Kondo d. flat e. brownstone
c. Kondo
Chiswick House was designed by Richard Boyle, better known as _____, to reflect the style of the ancient Greeks and Romans. a. the King of Wales b. the Duke of Cambridge c. Lord Burlington d. the Prince of Wales e. Lord Rutledge
c. Lord Burlington
Giulio Romano was trained by this artist, who influenced his fresco Fall of the Giants: a. da Vinci b. Julian Beever c. Raphael d. Duane Hanson e. Andrea Mantegna
c. Raphael
The Danish architect Jorn Utzon designed this eye-catching structure in Sydney, Australia, used reinforced concrete. a. Chifley Tower b. Strand Arcade c. Sydney Opera House d. Parliament House e. Sydney Harbor Bridge
c. Sydney Opera House
This object by French artist Marcel Duchamp is considered the first work of kinetic sculpture. a. an image of Apollo and Daphne b. a suspended mobile c. a bicycle wheel mounted on a stool d. a falling sculpture e. a Dutch windmill
c. a bicycle wheel mounted on a stool
In order to create an interior space, an architect must design a distance between two supports called ______. a. a flat b. a stretch c. a span d. an elevation e. an overlay
c. a span
A line that is a continuous mark is ________. a. a chaotic line b. an organic line c. an actual line d. an irregular line e. an implied line
c. an actual line
The massive earthwork the Great Serpent Mound is made of mounds of earth that resemble a snake eating ________. a. a rabbit b. a bird c. an egg d. the earth e. a man
c. an egg
One of the first civilizations to use bronze to create sculptures by pouring molten metal into molds was the: a. ancient Egyptians b. ancient Romans c. ancient Mesopotamians d. ancient Greeks e. none of the other answers
c. ancient Mesopotamians
Which of the following is NOT true of the mold-casting process? a. a structure is built around the form to support the mold, and then filled with resin-bounded sand b. a model or form is made from a soft material, such as wax. foam, clay, or wood; vents cut in the top release gasses and prevent bubbles c. assembly takes place using an arc welder d. the mold pieces are disassembled and the original object is removed, leaving a hollow space in the middle
c. assembly takes place using an arc welder
Contemporary filmmakers use this effect to give the illusion of great depth, even when the scene is in a limited space. a. mass b. texture c. atmospheric perspective d. shape e. color
c. atmospheric perspective
The line created by the vein in Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas makes reference to what personal aspect of her life? a. sewing skills b. none of these c. lineage d. sexuality e. children
c. lineage
Historically, when artists used silverpoint for a drawing they did so on wood that was covered with a thin coating of _______. a. gesso b. ink c. bone ash d. chalk e. paint
c. bone ash
Architects must consider the availability and cost of ________ when they plan their projects. a. bribes b. breathing apparatus c. building materials d. fresh water e. none of the other answers
c. building materials
The nineteenth-century Spiritualist Georgiana Houghton used irregular line to create the work Glory be to God. The artist claimed that the overall composition was organized how? a. by mathematical sequences b. by random chance c. by spiritual forces d. by observing the biorhythms of nature e. while looking through a kaleidoscope
c. by spiritual forces
How did Wright intend gallery-goers to view the art displayed inside the Guggenheim Museum? a. by taking the stairs, one floor at a time b. in traditional rectangular gallery rooms only c. by taking the elevator to the top and descending a spiral ramp d. by sliding down the ramp in the central atrium e. none of the other answers
c. by taking the elevator to the top and descending a spiral ramp
This building material is a mixture of cement and ground stone. a. brick b. wood c. concrete d. steel e. stone
c. concrete
The African American artist Carrie Mae Weems adds drama to her photographic work using this principle of design that employs opposites: a. volume b. unity c. contrast d. balance e. mass
c. contrast
What was William M. Harnett investigated for due to the trickery and illusion created in his paintings? a. bribery b. forgery c. counterfeiting d. theft e. vandalism
c. counterfeiting
By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of art the artist is using ________. a. chaotic line b. implied line c. directional line d. measured line e. actual line
c. directional line
Leonardo da Vinci engaged in which activity-- banned by the Church-- in order to get detailed drawings of the human anatomy? a. cremation b. embalming c. dissection d. cannibalism e. nudity
c. dissection
Which of the following effects CANNOT be added to shots during post-production editing? a. keying out the background b. altering the color c. increasing the HD quality d. superimposing multiple clips e. changing the speed
c. increasing the HD quality
The earliest films did not feature _____. a. evolving events b. live musical accompaniment c. integrated dialogue d. believable characters e. all of the other answers
c. integrated dialogue
One of the main properties of tempera paint is _______. a. it dries very slowly and it is easy to blend colors b. once it has cooled, it is not very flexible c. it is fast-drying permanent d. it does not require much preparation e. it involves mixing pigment with water and applying it to wet plaster
c. it is fast-drying permanent
An art installation that changes when moved by an air current is called: a. interactive b. abstract c. kinetic d. an optical illusion e. multi-sensory
c. kinetic
Such artists as Jan van Eyck took advantage of the transparency of oil paint glazes to attain a rich ________, as though their painting was lit from within. a. impasto b. texture c. luminosity d. smell e. sound
c. luminosity
Stop-motion animation involves: a. drawing a series of images using a light table b. the animator constantly checking the placement of new lines in relation to their position in the previous frames c. moving various parts of the characters slightly d. shapes that can be altered by dragging the control points of the curves e. inserting virtual lights and cameras into the scene
c. moving various parts of the characters slightly
Video artist Bill Viola sometimes includes several synchronized videos that are projected simultaneously onto walls. These are called ____ videos. a. loop b. montage c. multi-channel d. sequence e. multi-layer
c. multi-channel
Raphael's The School of Athens uses both one-point and two-point perspective because the objects are not all arranged in a perpendicular and parallel pattern. Even though one and two point perspective is used, the vanishing points are still positioned: a. above the horizon line b. below the horizon line c. on the horizon line d. in the center of the image e. none of these
c. on the horizon line
Before acrylic paint can be applied to a surface, a painter must often prepare or prime by: a. sanding the surface b. washing it thoroughly c. painting a layer of gesso on it d. applying a wet layer of plaster e. none of the other answers
c. painting a layer of gesso on it
Jose Clemente Orozco, a Mexican muralist, worked in fresco. He wrote about the medium of painting, and called it "a ________ and nothing else." a. song b. dance c. poem d. play e. science
c. poem
The type of architecture that uses columns and beams is called _______ construction. a. bearing-wall b. load-bearing c. post-and-lintel d. masonry e. balloon-framed
c. post-and-lintel
Which of these is a form? a. triangle b. circle c. pyramid d. square e. rectangle
c. pyramid
Which construction material or method did Frank Lloyd Wright use to create the Guggenheim? a. marble b. post-and-lintel c. reinforced architecture d. post-and-beam e. steel l-beams
c. reinforced architecture
Which of the following is not a method of carving? a. chipping b. sawing c. spooning d. whittling e. drilling
c. spooning
This material allowed for the construction of huge, glass-fronted skyscrapers. a. iron b. wood c. steel d. plastic e. concrete
c. steel
Noma Bar's illustration Gun Crime uses positive and negative shape to communicate: a. the act of gun crime b. the terrible result of gun crime c. the act of gun crime and its terrible result d. the blame the artist puts on the viewer e. the blame the artist puts on himself
c. the act of gun crime and its terrible result
Images were painted using a saliva-and-pigment solution on cave walls at Pech Merle, France ________ years ago. a. 10,000 b. 15,000 c. 20,000 d. 25,000 e. 30,000
d. 25,000
Virtual lights and cameras are a key component of: a. cel animation b. computer animation c. stop-motion animation d. 3D animation e. 2D animation
d. 3D animation
The lead architect of the Taj Mahal complex borrowed design elements from: a. Persia b. India c. Turkey d. Persia, India, and Turkey e. none of the other answers
d. Persia, India, and Turkey
Soloman R. Guggenheim commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build: a. the Unity Temple and the Willits House b. the Johnson Wax Laboratory Tower c. the Harold Price Tower d. a museum to house Guggenheim's art collection e. all of these
d. a museum to house Guggenheim's art collection
The practice of gathering objects and fabricating them into a work of art is called: a. construction b. earthwork c. kinetic art d. assemblage e. installation
d. assemblage
Considering films to be works of art because they are the realization of a director's creative vision is known as auteur theory, from the French word for "________." a. artist b. cinematographer c. genius d. author e. narrator
d. author
Which of the following is true of the digital video recordings of today? a. video camcorders cannot record in high definition b. DV video can also be recorded directly onto memory cards or hard drives c. mini-DV cassettes can be used to record video d. both DV video can also be recorded directly onto memory cards or hard drives and mini-DV cassettes can be used to record video e. none of the other answers
d. both DV video can also be recorded directly onto memory cards or hard drives and mini-DV cassettes can be used to record video
As artists began to challenge the notion of the art object itself, some focused on the creation of new art experiences, for example: a. performance art b. visual art c. conceptual art d. both performance art and conceptual art e. commercial art
d. both performance art and conceptual art
When Raphael transferred his drawing of The School of Athens to the wall for painting he forced which substance through perforations in the paper? a. clay b. paint c. ink d. charcoal dust e. none of the other answers
d. charcoal dust
This kind of color "map" that allows an artist to assess quickly the attributes of colors as they relate to each other. a. color scheme b. complementary color c. analogous color d. color wheel e. grayscale
d. color wheel
Chalk, pastel, and crayon are created using pigment with a binder. Which of the following is a binder? a. gum arabic b. wax c. oil d. glue e. all of the other answers
e. all of the other answers
To keep track of their progress when carving a block, stone sculptors may _______. a. use rulers to measure the depth of their carving b. take pictures of each step c. work slowly and carefully d. draw an outline of the form on the block on all sides e. build a maquette
d. draw an outline of the form on the block on all sides
The positive and negative shapes in M.C. Escher's print Sky and Water I balance each other and are an example of ______. a. geometric shape b. etching c. actual line d. figure-ground reversal e. collage
d. figure-ground reversal
This method whereby rules of perspective are applied to represent unusual points of view, especially when depicting to the human form, is called: a. woodcutting b. variable angling c. coordinating d. foreshortening e. alternating two-dimensionally
d. foreshortening
Which painting technique was typically used to adorn churches and government buildings during the Renaissance? a. tempera b. encaustic c. acrylic d. fresco e. watercolor
d. fresco
A flat work of art has two dimensions: ______ and width. a. breadth b. depth c. size d. height e. mass
d. height
We know that the people who made the Great Serpent Mound understood astronomy because: a. the serpent's head points north b. the sun shines on it c. a serpent is a well-known celestial object d. it is aligned with the sun on the summer solstice e. all of these
d. it is aligned with the sun on the summer solstice
Which statement describes multi-sensory installation art? a. it uses projections or multiple monitors to reveal concepts over time b. it uses LED lights and electronics c. it uses color, directional movement, and ambient sound d. it uses visual, auditory, tactile, and possibly even aromatic material e. all of the other answers
d. it uses visual, auditory, tactile, and possibly even aromatic material
This element of art is used to describe the solidity of a form, such as that of large boulders or the sculpture House by Rachel Whiteread. a. volume b. texture c. shape d. mass e. color
d. mass
The material in which an artist works is called the: a. mark b. technique c. faculty d. medium e. pigment
d. medium
Among artistic media, one that developed relatively recently is ________. a. oil painting b. charcoal drawing c. marble sculpture d. moving imagery e. none of the other answers
d. moving imagery
Miriam Schapiro's collage Baby Blocks combines two different kinds of shape. _______ is the term used to describe a shape that suggests the natural world, while the term geometric suggests mathematical regularity. a. regular b. artificial c. implied d. organic e. conceptual
d. organic
Frank Gehry's design for the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, uses contrasts of: a. subversive and implied texture b. soft and hard texture c. natural and manmade materials d. organic and geometric form e. large and small shapes
d. organic and geometric form
Technology is used in contemporary video artworks, such as those made by Bill Viola and Nam June Paik, in ways that ______. a. emphasize the way the medium is inaccessible to most people b. revive art-making practices from the past c. create a boring viewing experience d. relate to people using imagery and a medium they can readily understand e. none of the other answers
d. relate to people using imagery and a medium they can readily understand
Artists intersperse value and texture to create a sense of: a. relief b. disquiet c. mystery d. rhythm e. chaos
d. rhythm
This type of window was used in Gothic cathedrals to enhance the religious experience of the worshiper. a. transom b. casement c. jalousie d. stained-glass e. picture
d. stained-glass
A major architectural development that appeared in Roman architecture was: a. load-bearing construction b. vaulted ceilings c. flying buttresses d. stone arches e. post-and-lintel construction
d. stone arches
Vertical lines tend to communicate: a. calmness b. passivity c. action d. strength e. change
d. strength
Maya pyramids primarily served as platforms for ________. a. military use b. government c. flooding d. temples e. none of the other answers
d. temples
The Constructivist movement in art is associated with which historical European country? a. Flanders b. Czechoslovakia c. Prussia d. the Soviet Union e. none of the other answers
d. the Soviet Union
Which ruler of Renaissance Florence commissioned artist Giambologna to create a sculpture that symbolized the city's strength? a. Leonardo da Vinci b. the Duke of Urbino c. Giovanni Boccaccio d. Niccolo Machiavelli e. Francesco de'Medici
e. Francesco de'Medici
The Greek architect Kallikrates designed the Temple of Athena Nike using this style of column, named after a region in coastal Greece. a. Corinthian b. Romanesque c. Egyptian d. Doric e. Ionic
e. Ionic
The architect, who pioneered the use of steel in a architecture, is sometimes called the "father of Modernism". a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Joseph Paxton c. Gustave Eiffel d. Walter Gropius e. Louis Sullivan
e. Louis Sullivan
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, when she died giving birth to their 14th child? a. Shah Mahal b. Shah Shank Redemption c. Shah Khan d. Shah Yomei e. Shah Jahan
e. Shah Jahan
This artist used contrasting positive and negative shapes to create his "Obey" campaign, an expression of guerrilla marketing and street theater. a. Canaletto b. James Allen c. CLAMP d. Barbara Hepworth e. Shepard Fairey
e. Shepard Fairey
In The Meeting of St. Anthony and St. Paul, by the workshop of the 15th century artist known as the Master of Osservanza, there are 5 figures. These 5 figures are: a. St. Anthony, St. Paul, a centaur, Jesus, and Mohammed b. St. Anthony, St. Paul, a centaur, a unicorn, and Jesus c. St. Anthony, St. Paul (twice), a centaur (twice) d. St. Anthony, St. Paul, a centaur, Jesus, Pope Martin V e. St. Anthony (3 times), St. Paul, a centaur
e. St. Anthony (3 times), St. Paul, a centaur
Color mixtures using light, for example those in digital displays, are called __________ color mixtures. a. subtractive b. monochromatic c. optical d. isometric e. additive
e. additive
Fresco painting was practiced in which of these locations? a. Egyptian tombs b. Roman houses c. the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel d. the palace at Knossos e. all of the other answers
e. all of the other answers
In the initial meeting with a client, an architect will consider _______ in order to understand the specific needs of the project. a. the building materials b. the purpose c. the location d. the budget e. all of the other answers
e. all of the other answers
Line can be used as a tool to: a. demarcate boundaries b. imply direction c. give a sense of surface d. communicate an idea e. all of the other answers
e. all of the other answers
What elements did William Hogarth depict with accurate perspective in his 1754 engraving, based on the teaching of such methods? a. a woman handing a candle to a man outside her window b. sheep lined up and walking away c. a bird perched on a tree d. a sign showing the moon hanging from the building e. all of the other answers
e. all of the other answers
_________ is a shading technique that an artist uses to help define the volume, mass, and texture of an object. a. scribbling b. blending c. cross-hatching d. hatching e. all of the other answers are correct
e. all of the other answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT a concern of contemporary land artists? a. the environment b. the power and beauty of nature c. the relationship between man and earth d. visual links to earthworks made years ago e. all of the other answers concern contemporary land artists
e. all of the other answers concern contemporary land artists
What issue(s) concern twenty-first-century architects? a. limited resources b. energy conservation c. sustainability d. both limited resources and energy conservation e. all of these
e. all of these
Which of these is not used to make the bristles for a brush with a bamboo shaft, for example those used by Asian artists? a. wolf hair b. horse hair c. goat hair d. ox hair e. all of these are used
e. all of these are used
Today, animation is created by using: a. cel animation only b. computer animation only c. stop-motion animation d. computer and stop-motion animation e. cel, computer, and stop-motion animation are all used
e. cel, computer, and stop-motion animation are all used
Henri Matisse drew Woman Seated in an Armchair using _____ line so that he could represent her figure with great economy while being descriptive. a. irregular b. directional c. regular d. measured e. contour
e. contour
The most impressive feature of the Church of Hagia Sophia is its enormous __________. a. flying buttress b. corbelled arch c. cantilever d. pointed arch e. dome
e. dome
What term describes the optical trick of swelling columns at midpoint ( in order for them to appear hourglass-shaped at a distance), as used in the design of the Parthenon? a. silhouette b. stylobate c. visual illusion d. form e. entasis
e. entasis
When Paul Gauguin painted his work The Yellow Christ he chose the color yellow for its __________ qualities. a. design b. technical c. neutral d. heroic e. expressive
e. expressive
How did the Guggenheim Museum decide to display the paintings on the walls? a. at a 10 degree slope, reflecting the angle of the ramp b. it is still under debate c. at a negative 10 degree slope to compensate for the ramp d. both at a slant and horizontally e. horinzontally
e. horizontally
An artist can create an illusion of depth using only color by varying the: a. relief b. mass c. complements d. volume e. intensity
e. intensity
The French artist Andre Masson wished to explore the psychological source of creativity through his "automatic" ink drawings of ______ lines. a. controlled b. ruled c. calm d. horizontal e. irregular
e. irregular
Sculpture that moves is called ________ sculpture. a. light b. constructed c. dynamic d. battery-powered e. kinetic
e. kinetic
The human figure communicates the rich experience of humanity, and artists emulate this experience using this kind of form: a. geometric b. subversive c. regular d. static e. organic
e. organic
This type of shape is composed of unpredictable, irregular lines. a. actual b. measured c. implied d. geometric e. organic
e. organic
The binder used to suspend pigment in acrylic paint is _______. a. gum arabic b. honey c. beeswax d. casein e. polymer resin
e. polymer resin
The main difference between the animation used in The Nightmare Before Christmas and Spirited Away is that The Nightmare Before Christmas was made using _________. a. drawings and storyboards b. editing and computers c. live actors and complicated scripts d. historical re-creations on location e. puppets and stop-motion
e. puppets and stop-motion
Vaults that have an exposed structural beam protruding from them for decorative purposes are called ________. a. beam vaults b. spanners c. lifters d. beamers e. rib vaults
e. rib vaults
In a 1941 drawing the British artist Barbara Hepworth used line to plan a ______. a. painting b. building c. party d. print e. sculpture
e. sculpture
Naum Gabo's Constructed Head No. 2 investigates the sense of ________ and form implied by flat planes, in contrast to the solid mass of conventional sculpture. a. texture b. solidity c. motion d. balance e. space
e. space
Artists use this kind of texture if they want to contradict a viewer's normal expectations of a textured surface. a. organic b. geometric c. implied d. actual e. subversive
e. subversive
Today's architects use iron, steel, and reinforced concrete to design buildings that are taller, but more costly, than those constructed using stone. True or False
false
Metal casting became an increasingly important art technique because of the establishment of foundries during ________. a. the Renaissance in Europe b. the Greek and Roman era c. the Zhou dynasty in China d. the ancient Mesopotamian era e. the Industrial Revolution
e. the Industrial Revolution
The wings on Unique Forms of Continuity in Space remind us of what motif from Classical mythology? a. a musical instrument b. a phoenix c. a shield d. a unicorn e. the horse Pegasus
e. the horse Pegasus
This type of arch was created by the Romans to open space overhead. a. peaked b. cove c. drop d. flat e. vault
e. vault
Encaustic paint must always be kept cool while it is being applied. True or False
false
If an artist's installation alters the viewer's perception of an interior or exterior space through the use of color, repetition, rhythm, and scale, it would be considered a site-specific artwork. True or False
false
Nine years after its commission, Frank Lloyd Wright was able to see his design for the Guggenheim completed. True or False
false
Only narrative animation relies on the elements and principles of art -- such as line, shape, color, texture, and motion -- because it focuses on storytelling. True or False
false
Renaissance artist Michelangelo painted the figures the figures directly on the Sistine Chapel ceiling without any preliminary sketches. True or False
false
The Egyptians were the only ancient civilization to create load-bearing constructions. True or False
false
The medium of wood can be used to create subtractive sculpture but not additive sculpture. True or False
false
Sculptures can be created in two or three dimensions: in the ______ or in ________.
relief, freestanding
