TXCR 712 - Art Test 2

Failure as an attorney forced him to become an artist.

Artist George Catlin was the first white man to depict Plains Indians in their native territory. Travelling to the American West five times during the 1830s, he developed his fascination for Native Americans after being exposed to all but one of these experiences.

The mountain man is perilously sliding down a mountain.

Because of the dynamic pose of the main character in The Mountain Man, by Frederic Remington, what can we guess from the environment?

make sure the art fits contest guidelines (size, medium, theme).

Before entering a student's work into an art contest it is important to first:

visual perception

Both quotes are by George Seurat. "Some say they see poetry in my paintings; I see only science" and "Originality depends only on the character of the drawing and the vision peculiar to each artist." Seurat was interested in breaking down which aspect(s) in art?

Educator rigidly defines project and outcome.

Choice-based art education regards students as artists and offers students real choices for responding to their own ideas and interests through art making. Which of the following is not an essential element to this curriculum?

emphasis

Ilya Repin took care to paint author Vsevolod Garshin's facial expression with the greatest realism and allowed his brushstrokes to markedly reduce in detail as he reached the edges of his canvas as a manipulation of which principle of art?

thick application of paint

Impasto refers to what type of painting method?

the texture of the brickwork on the building

In The Last Moments of John Brown, Thomas Hovenden presents the convicted radical abolitionist on his way to be hanged, portraying the sensationalized moment when Brown was reported to have stopped to kiss a baby. What aspect of the painting does not contribute to its artistic principle of emphasis?

remembering and organizing

In art, Bloom's Taxonomy can still be seen in the studio. Instead of the classic pyramid structure it resembles more of an artist's palette where different areas are mixed constantly. What are two areas that would not mix together well?

darkroom

In black and white photography, a __________ is used to develop film.

at campus-wide staff development.

Specific professional development for art teachers is NOT normally found _________.

sunny

Texture can be described using many different adjectives. Which of these is not a term used to describe texture?

the power of tradition transcends historical and contemporary trends and movements.

The 21st century reproduction by Benedicto Tuki Pate of the stylized ribbed figure of Easter Island sculptural tradition demonstrates that:

repeat a specified object within a canvas

The Copy/Paste function when used by 3rd grade students in basic design software allows them to?

seafaring and navigation

The Lapita culture of Oceania is known for its very uniquely fabricated and decorated ceramics. With the widespread discovery of Lapita pot shards from New Guinea eastward to Samoa, what technology and skill were central to the Lapita culture?

the post-Reconstruction society still felt the importance of the abolitionist efforts.

The Last Moments of John Brown was commissioned more than a decade after the end of the American Civil War, whereas the scene portrayed occurred just two years before the Civil War began. The portrayal of a controversial event in American history two decades after its occurrence shows that:

terrorist attacks - relating to violence committed against others not knowing who grieves for them

The Pietà is a recurring theme in art since the 13th century, an iconic moment in time between mother and son. See the example by Hans Weiditz created around the 1500's. How have contemporary artists hijacked this theme for modern applications?

.jpg

The __________ file type is used commonly to minimize the size of a digital photo.

Ornamentation of utilitarian objects reflected reverence of the sea animals they encountered.

The above fan from Samoa and water cooler from Fiji both date from at least the 19th century. What can be inferred about the craftsmanship of objects for daily use in such Oceanic cultures?

history painting

The academies of Europe would have considered which of the following to rank highest in the hierarchy of genres?

exposure

The amount of light that enters the lens and strikes the film is referred to as ___________ in an optical camera.

Elements of Art

The building blocks of art are line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color. What do we call this collection of building blocks?

scale

The following principle of art that demonstrates one figure's importance over the others is:

Cuneiform

The inscription on this Cappadocian tablet is an example of which script?

in prayer or thanks for prosperity to a provider for mankind.

The mythology of many indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast considered the raven a god of creation, and a trickster god. The above rattle from the Haida culture and drum from the Tlingit culture might be played:

Performance

Yoko Ono's Cut Piece, first performed in 1964, was a direct invitation to an audience to participate in an unveiling of the female body much as artists had been doing throughout history. How do we classify this type of art?

Every artist can stir old ideas into new material.

"Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." - C.E.M.Joad In what way is this quote applicable to art?

Life has become one big critique since joining social media.

"In order to figure this artmaking stuff out, it's trial and error and experimentation and takes some time and hard thinking. Putting work out in many forms and stages is an extension of how I see things. I feel the art process is best served when it invites comments and constructive criticism from people," according to Jim Goldberg. What WRONG conclusion could AP art school students make from this quote about art, life, and current technology?

Golden Ratio

"Without mathematics there is no art," said Luca Pacioli, a contemporary of Da Vinci. A tool that has preserved through time can be applied to design and the beauty of nature, it can also be used to achieve beauty, balance, and harmony in art and design. What is this tool called?

plain weave

A basic style of weave in which the weft and warp threads intertwine alternately to produce a checkerboard effect is a __________.

entry and exit tickets.

A good strategy when starting a new art unit is creating short prompts that can provide an instructor with a quick student diagnostic. These prompts are referred to as _______.

bowls for the Empty Bowl project

A middle school teacher wants her students to be able to contribute to the community. What art project could they complete to accomplish this goal?

slabs -A variety of hand building techniques used to construct ceramic forms by rolling out a slab or flat "pancake-like" piece of clay which can then be cut into shapes and draped over a form, wrapped around a form or built into a box.

A potter would use what method to build a geometric form?

brayer

A third grade teacher would like her students to experience printmaking. What equipment would be needed for this project?

always cut away from your hand and body.

For safety reasons when students are creating block prints in middle school, it is important to remind them to _________.

talismanic protection

From the list below, select the best answer to the question: Why have humans worn jewelry throughout history?

He painted them without a model.

George Catlin had to sell his original collection (607 paintings) to cover personal debts. He spent the last 20 years of his life trying to create a new collection. This second collection of paintings is known as the "Cartoon Collection," since the works are based on the outlines he drew of the works from the 1830s. Why would this second collection be weaker?

cruciform gesture

Goya's The Third of May, 1808 expresses emotion using which recognizable Christian visual symbol?

fabrication

Graphic designers work to produce designs that get their clients' messages across with high visual impact. A high school student would need to be strong in all of the following skills, except for which one?

American Folk Art

In looking at Tango, by Elie Nadelman, his work is influenced by his passion for what type of art?

Copying a time-honored learning practice is now scorned.

In the following quote, "Every child should try everything: sport, music, art, mathematics; they can do it all. Copying and competition are now seen as twin evils, but they are both useful tools," by Tony Buzan, he summarizes what current thought in art today?

making offerings to a god.

In this relief from the 18th Dynasty, the Egyptian figures portrayed are most likely:

abundance

In this structural decoration from 9th Century India, Woman Beneath a Mango Tree, the subject's embodiment of idealized female beauty as well as the tree she reaches up to touch symbolizes:

skulls are lit and scary. - While this is an opinion it is just a surface observation.

Looking at Archan Nair's digital art from his psychedelia series what conclusions could an 8th grade advanced art deduce? Which of these is NOT an analysis conclusion?

to collaboratively create and innovate

Makerspaces seem to be popping up everywhere right now; regular education classrooms, libraries, even mobile makerspace carts are roaming down school hallways. No matter what the physical space may be, makerspaces all have one essential goal.

systematically working towards better artwork

Many high school Art students (such as those studying AP Studio Art) must present Coursework or an Exam portfolio that shows development. What does this process encompass?

pronunciation

Merriam-Webster's new dictionary website can help students with definitions and ____________?

possession of rents, crops, profits

Perception in art is developed individually. It can include a multitude of things. Which of these would NOT be developed into our art perception?

Projects

Performance-based assessment has been shown to be much more effective in evaluating student performance. Art teachers have always been ahead of the game because most grades are based on which type of assessment?

Fall of Icarus

Pieter Bruegel the Elder liked to portray ordinary life. Using the below titles as reference, pick out the one that does not work for this theme.

Documentation

The tablet most likely performed which function:

the Scribble Stage

There are many stages of development in children's art. The first stage occurs when the child manipulates a drawing tool and makes random marks, dots, and lines on the drawing surface. What do we call this stage?

Yellow, Red, Blue

These primitive colors are capable of mixing with all other colors. They are which colors?

emphasis

This 12th-13th Century Peruvian miniature dress employs all but one of the following principles of art:

the lotus

This 15th Century Tibetan Amitayus Trinity sculpture most clearly celebrates which South Asian symbol?

the use of granite as the sculpture medium. -

This 18th Dynasty portrayal of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut is a prime example of continuation of over 1500 years of tradition within an unusual political reign. This is demonstrated by all of the following EXCEPT for:

earthen ochre pigments and bark

This 20th Century Tiwi painting from Australia, Family Hunting With Dog, maintains traditions of closeness with nature using which media?

Keith Haring

This 20th century American artist approached a number of themes, including birth, death, sexuality, and war. His bold lines, vivid colors, and active figures carry strong messages of life and unity. He is:

master craftsmanship and use of rare materials.

This Moche micro-mosaic ear ornament of a winged runner would have been worn by someone of great importance, as indicated by:

Duccio

This early 14th century portable triptych by an anonymous master is heavily influenced by the Maestà of:

social traditions.

This ornate late 18th-19th Century mancala board from Java, a common sculptural subject for several centuries, demonstrates the society's emphasis on:

knowledgeable

This quote, "Don't mind criticism. If it is untrue, disregard it. If it is unfair, keep from irritation. It if is ignorant, smile. If it is justified, learn from it." (Anonymous) recognizes that not all critics are _______.

Transparency

To change an object's or line's overall visibility in digital media programs, you would adjust the __________.

sandstone

Using the age and visual history in this sculpture. What material did the artist use to create this sculpture?

a rubric

Using this tool for evaluation, students should understand the expectations of the assignment because all the criteria are clearly defined in the beginning and assessed by the given criteria. What do we call this evaluation tool?

Inlay

What do we call the process in jewelry making, where you insert materials, such as stones, gems, woods, and metals, and then cement them into the surface of another material and grind them down to create a smooth surface?

easel

What do we call the stand or support that holds the surface to be painted?

Line

What element of art is a primary element of writing and drawing?

Never put a brush with paint on it in your mouth, no matter how tempting it is to get a nice point on it.

What is ONE common safety practices to use while painting?

score and slip

What is needed to bond clay together in the plastic stage?

use gloves and welding goggles

What is not a precaution one needs to take when working with fibers for textile art?

engraving

What is one of the oldest forms of printmaking?

facilitate the study of the human figure in motion

What is the artist trying to create with a gesture drawing?

Movement

What is the principle of art that helps direct a viewer's eyes through a work of art?

jumbo pencils and thick markers

When adapting art lessons for children with special needs, which of the following might be helpful supplies to have? Select one response.

keep it simple with pictures/words.

When creating a visual art rubric for K-2nd elementary children, it's important to include ________.

Imagine if the artist was more talented, what would you see?

When critiquing a work of art, be sure to include a description, analysis, and interpretation of the work. Which of the questions below would not fall into this critical analysis framework?

found natural objects

When facilitating an environmental art lesson for 7th graders, a good medium to work in would be?

"social status at school."

When filling out peer evaluation forms after a group project it is important to consider all of the following except _________.

mixing colors optically

When looking at George Seurat's painting, Study for La Grande Jatte, we see a man driven to apply his mathematical mind to his artwork. He made over sixty studies and took two years to complete the final painting. How did he use creative problem solving in this painting?

value scale

When looking at Preparations for the Lying in State of Edward VII, by Joseph Pennell, the viewer notices a strong range of shades from the darkest values being in the background graduating to the lighter values in the foreground. In drawing, when you put this on a scale, what type of scale is being used?

one point perspective

When looking at Preparations for the Lying in State of Edward VII, by Joseph Pennell, what drawing technique is used to create that grand sense of space?

The world is only a product of human imagination and creation.

When looking at Rene Magritte's painting, The False Mirror, it plays with our visual perception of the world. What higher level conclusion could be drawn?

The men and horses are headed to battle.

When looking at the image, the Charioteers (recto & verso) by Eugene Delacroix, what conclusions could a 7th grade class derive from the action in the image?

carved

When looking at the piece Tango, by Elie Nadelman, how was this sculpture created?

administration

When organizing an art show for elementary students, who should you contact first?

content related information

When researching for a famous artist project for Art 1 in high school, what would be an appropriate reference source for students to use?

create informative posters, then act as tour guides or docents

When using a gallery walk as a group discussion project, what do students need to do in advance?

eating and drinking

When using glazes, if it contains lead and/or cadmium the pottery is not safe for what purpose?

Typography

When you change the sizing, type of font, and boldness of certain text in a poster, you are changing the poster's __________.

cultural

Which external condition of the contemporary Javanese society is apparent in the craftsmanship of this mancala board?

Embossing

Which of following is not a type of fiber art?

Chiaroscuro

Which of the answers matches the following definition? An Italian word meaning light/dark. The gradation of light and dark values in a two-dimensional imagery; especially the illusion of rounded, 3-dimensional forms created through gradations of light and shade rather than line.

the female subject's facial expression

Which of the following details would not help the viewer distinguish the female subject above as Salome rather than Judith?

creating a layout

Which of the following is the most appropriate lesson for sixth grade students to learn about graphic design?

create a poem or song about your art

Which of the following would best help integrate language arts into your art lesson?

dust irritation

Which of these is a safety concern when using charcoal or chalk?

Aqueous

Which of these is not a type of paint?

brushes

Which one of these tools is not used in printmaking?

contrast

Which principle of art is not apparent in the above Amitayus Trinity?