Art CSET Test

Which of the following best describes what willow charcoal is composed of? A. Graphite shaped into thin sticks B. Pigment bound with gum arabic C. Organic materials bound with a wax binder D. Sticks burnt in a kiln without air

D

An artist wishes to mask off an area of an artwork to prevent paint from changing that area. Which of the following materials would they use? A. Tissue paper B. Rice paper C. Frisket D. Linseed oil

c

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using acrylic paint instead of oil paint? A. Acrylic paint can be cleaned up with soap and water, instead of needing solvents for cleaning B. Acrylic paint can be thinned with water, whereas oil paints require oils and solvents C. Acrylic paints are all nontoxic, unlike oil paints D. Acrylic paints dry much more quickly oil paints, allowing artists to produce work more quickly

c

Which of the following pigments is Not considered hazardous due to its use of toxic metals? A. Cadmium red B. Chrome yellow C. Yellow ochre D. Cobalt blue

c

Which of the following themes did Keith Haring often address in his murals and artwork? A. Global warming B. Immigration and social justice C. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and homosexuality D. Industry and process

c

Of these architectural designs, which best describes an Art Nouveau-style building? A. A symmetrical design with a pediment and Corinthian columns B. An open floor plan with a low-pitched roof, strings of windows, and long horizontal lines C. A rectangular, utilitarian plan with solid walls and without ornamentation D. An asymmetrical facade with decorations including butterflies, orchids, and water lilies.

d

Artist Eugéne Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, and Thomas Cole are all associated with which of the following art movements? A. Romanticism B. Surrealism C. Art Nouveau D. Neoclassicism

A

Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by decorative timbering and a steeply pitched roof? A. Tudor B. Queen Anne C. Art deco D. Italianate

A

Which of the following artists did NOT paint in the color field style? A. Vladimir Tatlin B. Mark Rothko C. Clyfford Still D. Frank Stella

A

Which of the following best describes the aquatint printmaking process? A. Melting fine particles of acid-resistant material onto a metal plate, then etching the plate with acid B. Alternately scarping smooth and roughening a metal plate to create light areas and shading C. Carving a block with a gouge, leaving the raised parts of the block as the positive image D. Arranging materials onto a surface to create a raised texture print.

A

Which of the following best describes how Fauvism artists departed from previous styles? A. They used small dots of pure color to let the eye blend the colors together, rather than mixing colors on the palette. B. They used intense, unnatural colors and disregarded proportions rather than using realistic colors and portraying proportions accurately. C. They portrayed nonrepresentational subjects rather than portraying recognizable subjects in their artwork. D. They reduced subjects into geometric shapes and primary colors rather than faithfully representing recognizable subjects.

B

Which of the following does NOT describe an advantage of creating and artwork on a toned paper or canvas, instead of the usual white ground? A. A dark-toned ground can serve as the darker tones in the artwork. B. A toned ground can be less intimidating to begin working on than a white ground. C. A tone ground will often be less expensive than a white ground for artwork. D. A medium-toned ground can allow the artist to build up both highlights and shadows in the artwork.

C

Which of the following is NOT a function of linseed oil when used for oil painting? A. Helps to maintain the flexibility of oil paint B. Makes the oil paint more fluid and transparent C. Cleans and conditions paintbrushes D. Decreases the drying time of oil paint

C

Which of the following best describes form, which is an element of art? A. The positive and negative areas of an artwork. B. A flat element with height and width C. The way things feel or look like they may feel in an artwork D. A three-dimensional shape that has width, depth, and height

D

An artist needs to be able to erase various parts of a drawing without leaving pieces of eraser on the paper and without harming the surface. Which type of eraser would work best for this purpose? A. Kneaded eraser B. Art gum eraser C. Pink pearl eraser D. Vinyl eraser

a

An artist wants to use an oil- or wax-based media and a water-based media in one project. Which of the following describes the best way to layer these media? A. Oil paint layered on top of acrylic paint B. Gouache layered on top of oil pastel C. Watercolor layered on top of encaustic D. Tempera layered on top of crayon

a

Which of the following best describes the nave of a church? A. A center aisle B. A vaulted, semicircular structure at the end of the aisle C. A circular opening in the center of a dome D. A flat, upright column inset in a wall

a

Which of the following best describes the work of Romare Bearden? A. Detailed collages of African-American life B. Life-sized silhouettes of slaves scenes C. Miniature sculptures encouraging social justice D. Street art highlighting the plight of poor neighborhoods

a

Which of the following describes the purpose of artwork in Ancient Egypt? A. It was mostly created for tombs and for the afterlife. B. Artwork was created to decorate the pyramids C. It was mainly jewelry to be worn by the rulers of Egypt. D. Artwork was mostly in the form of paintings to decorate the walls of palaces.

a

Which of the following metals is usually added to silver to create sterling silver? A. Copper B. Bronze C. Gold D. Pewter

a

A watercolor artist wishes to stretch their watercolor paper prior to starting a painting. Which of the following best describes a proper method to stretch the paper? A. The paper is soaked with water, then manually stretched by hand in all directions. B. The paper is soaked with water, placed on a board, then taped around the edges with gummed paper tape and allowed to dry overnight C. The paper is soaked with water, then hung with clips from a rail, and weights are hung off the bottom of the paper D. The paper is soaked with water, then rolled with a wooden pin to remove the excess water.

b

Which of the following best describes the motivations of the Expressionist artists? A. To minimize their concepts into simple geometric forms B. To present their ideas subjectively and express emotions through their artwork C. To capture the effects of light on their subject through color D. To elevate popular culture in artwork and challenge the traditions of art

b

Which of the following best describes what a camera's ISO setting adjusts? A. The size of the lens opening B. Gouache layered on top of oil pastels C. The depth of field D. The shutter speed

b

Which of the following describes correctly following an ethical standard related to creating artwork? A. Using public domain images without checking the fine print for restrictions B. Avoiding copyright issues by working from life or using your own photographs C. Copying a famous artwork and publishing it as your own work D. Using another artist's ideas without asking for permission beforehand

b

Which of the following was NOT an innovation contributed to the art world during the Renaissance period? A. Linear perspective B. Egg tempera C. Creating an artwork with two different materials D. Making revisions on their sketches after revisiting their goals for an artwork

b

Which of the following was NOT an innovation contributed to the art world during the Renaissance period? A. Linear perspective B. Egg tempera C. Foreshortening D. Sfumato

b

Which of the following best describes the difference between watercolor paint and gouache paint? A. Gouache is used in a thick impasto technique, whereas watercolor is painted in thin layers B. Gouache is available only in neutral tones, whereas watercolor is available in a full range of colors C. Gouache is used for illustration work, whereas watercolor is used for fine art D. Gouache is opaque, whereas watercolor is transparent.

d

Which of the following best describes the process of enameling? A. Two metals are joined together to create a stronger type of metal B. Sheets of glass are melted with metal leading in between C. Liquid glaze is fired onto a ceramic piece, which then forms into a shiny glaze D. Powdered glass is fused to a surface and melted to a smooth, shiny coating

d

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Armory Show in 1913? A. It was the first exhibition to showcase Realist artist in Europe B. It was the first art show that showcased mainly Minimalist artists C. It was the first art show to take place in a major military location D. It was the first major modern art exhibition in America

d

Which of the following best describes the stages of clay called slip? A. Clay that is partially dry, but not yet completely dry B. Clay that is completely dry but has not been fired yet C. Clay that has been fired once in a kiln D. A mix of clay and water, with a runny consistency

d

Which of the following color combinations could be used to create an analogous color scheme? A. Red, yellow, and blue B. Red, orange, green, and blue C. Yellow, red-violet, and blue-violet D. Green, blue-green, and blue

d

Which of the following describes how a student could use their metacognitive skills in the art classroom? A. Answering selected response questions about a period of art history B. Tracing a drawing made by a famous artist C. Creating an artwork with two different materials D. Making revisions on their sketches after revisiting their goals for an artwork

d

Which of the following terms best describes the contrast of the figure on the right with dark clothes and skin, placed next to figure with pale skin and white clothing? A. Transformation B. Contextualization C. Appropriation D. Juxtaposition

d