which is NOT an architectural need/advancement that lead to the construction of skyscrapers?

load bearing walls for construction

which of the following describes a students use of metacognitive skills in the art classroom?

student uses a rubric to assess progress towards their goals

which of the following accurately describes characteristics of gouache paint?

it is opaque and dries to a smooth, matte finish

Which of the following describes the hierarchal proportion with which figures would be portrayed in ancient egyptian art

people of higher status are portrayed on a larger scale that those of lower

which would reinforce the goals of the feminist art movement?

embracing materials in female artwork traditionally tied to their gender

fresco was a renaissance technique. which best describes it?

pigments mixed with watter, applied to wet plaster

which of the following best describes the mezzotint process

artist works dark to light, roughening/smoothing to change how much ink...

how was the postmodernist art movement similar to the Dada art movement?

both sought to depart from traditions and authority of older movements

which of the following describes why Ansel Adams created black and white environmental photographs instead of color?

he could control the outcome of the prints better with black and white

which of the following recommendations is NOT a way to improve composition for a still life?

arranging the items in a symmetrical grouping

which of the following was a reason that Baroque architecture spread throught south america in 1600-1700's?

spain colonized central and south america

how does the traditional creation of porcelain challange the "made in china" slogan, which calls mass production to mind

the creation of porcelain is labor intensive

which of the following is an accurate statement regarding digital photography vs film photography?

digital can be more easily edited than film

which of the following statements accurately describes an ethical standard relating to artwork?

permission should be obtained if using materials not in public domain

which of the following image resolutions are considered ideal for printing an image vs publishing an image online?

300 dpi for print, 72 dpi for online

which of the following best describes a way that visual art has influenced popular culture?

bright colors and repetition of Pop Art were used in fashion/advertising

which of the following best describes the daguerreotype process?

an image is created on a silvered copper plate.

an artisti's oil painting has dried and the paint has begun to crack. which of the following is the cause of this issue

the artist did not prime the canvas before painting

which of the following is NOT an accurate difference between acrylic and oil paintings?

oil paint is more flexible than acrylic paint when dry

of these architectural designs, which best embodies the theory of "form follows fuction"?

a stadium designed to haveroom for spectators surrounding a central field

which of the following is the best description of appropriation in artwork?

borrowing and using pre-existing images with few or no changes

the concept of infinity is often used in patterns in middle eastern art. why is this concept significant?

to contrast infinity with man's finite existince on earth

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1
which is NOT an architectural need/advancement that lead to the construction of skyscrapers?
load bearing walls for construction
refinement of the steel process leading to steel skeletons in buildings
the first safe passenger elevator
the need for more vertical buildings in cities
2
which of the following was a significant contribution of Renaissance era artists?
lost wax casting
linear perspective
paint in tubes
acrylic paint
3
a wooden sculpture of a human w/symmetry but visually abstracted, used for religion. which culture created it?
egyptian
mycenaean
african
ancient roman
4
which of the following media was accepted as a fine art in the early to mid 1900's?
gouache
photography
performance art
oil painting
5
which of the following describes a students use of metacognitive skills in the art classroom?
student uses a rubric to assess progress towards their goals
student uses different media than they are used to for creating artwork
student answers an essay question about an artist's life
student creates a sketch in their sketchbook drawn from real life
6
which of the following accurately describes characteristics of gouache paint?
it is only available in black, white, and primary colors
it is opaque and dries to a smooth, matte finish
it can be thinned with turpentine or other solvents
it cannot be re-wet or reworked
7
Which of the following describes the hierarchal proportion with which figures would be portrayed in ancient egyptian art
people of higher status are portrayed on a larger scale that those of lower
people of higher status portrayed with larger features than those lower
people of higher status portrayed on a diagonal higher than those of lower
people of higher status portrayed more realistically than those lower
8
Artist drawing from life, keeping their eyes on the subject, only occasionaly glancing at their paper, outlining subject
blind contour drawing
perpective drawing
Gesture drawing
crosshatch drawing
9
which would reinforce the goals of the feminist art movement?
embracing materials in female artwork traditionally tied to their gender
creating art that supports stereotypes of traditional female roles
excluding modern art from the canon of female artwork
portraying woman in a more abstract manner
10
which theory of art recognizes the girl playingpiano as the subject and its importance as an extension of our perception
deconstructivism
expressionism
formalism
representationalism
11
fresco was a renaissance technique. which best describes it?
pigments mixed with watter, applied to wet plaster
pigments mixed with plaster, applied to a surface
temera paint applied to dry plaster
oil paints applied to wet plaster
12
which of the following best describes the mezzotint process
artist works dark to light, roughening/smoothing to change how much ink...
artist gouges to cut awaypieces of material that will not hold ink
use a burnin to carve lines into plate, lines hold ink for printing
melts fine particles of acid-resistant rosin onto plate, dip in acid
13
how was the postmodernist art movement similar to the Dada art movement?
both sought to bring attention to contributions of unrecognized artists
both sought to explore the emotional response of the artist
both sought to portray dream sequences accuratly
both sought to depart from traditions and authority of older movements
14
which of these terms refers to a performance or event created in the context of fine art?
sculpture
happening
installation
plein air
15
which of the following is NOT a common file format for images?
GIF
AVI
PNG
JPG
16
which of the following describes why Ansel Adams created black and white environmental photographs instead of color?
if the photographs were in color, they would mainly be green
he did not have experience with producing color photographs
he could control the outcome of the prints better with black and white
color photography had not yet been invented
17
whcih of the following forms of printmaking was applied in this image?
relief
lithography
intaglio
serigraphy
18
which of the following is NOT a tool commonly used for printmaking?
gouge
burnisher
mandrel
brayer
19
which of the following recommendations is NOT a way to improve composition for a still life?
overlapping items rather than having the edges touch
arranging the items in a symmetrical grouping
including a focal point in the arrangement
using accurate perspective
20
which of the following was a reason that Baroque architecture spread throught south america in 1600-1700's?
Baroque architecture was a reaction against the previous Neoclassical style
south american architects read about the style and began to use it
architects from france emigrated to south america
spain colonized central and south america
21
which of the following is an example of a triadic color scheme?
orange, green, and purple
blue, green, and purple,
red, yellow, and orange
orange, blue, and green
22
how does the traditional creation of porcelain challange the "made in china" slogan, which calls mass production to mind
the creation of porcelain is labor intensive
porcelain can only be used by artisans
materials used for porcelain are very expensive
porcelain is no longer made in china
23
which type of assessment in the art classroom best reflects a student's ability to apply art-making skills?
formative
traditional
performance
summative
24
which of the following best describes why watercolor paper should be stretched before it is painted on?
so that it will not warp
to make the paper into a larger surface
so the colors will mix properly
so the paint will adhere to the surface
25
which of the following is an accurate statement regarding digital photography vs film photography?
digital requires specialized equipment for developing photos
digital has more limited storage space than film
digital can be more easily edited than film
digtal is slower and more expensive than film
26
which of the following terms describes the method with which this fiber art was created?
crochet
weaving
embroidery
knitting
27
which of the following statements accurately describes an ethical standard relating to artwork?
permission should be obtained if using materials not in public domain
copyright for an artwork begins once the artist files for copyright
it is permissible to draw or paint a copy of famous work to sell copies
copyright laws are the same in each of the 50 states but vary by country
28
which of the following image resolutions are considered ideal for printing an image vs publishing an image online?
100 dpi for print, 75 dpi for online
500 dpi for print, 250 dpi for online
720 dpi for print, 100 dpi for online
300 dpi for print, 72 dpi for online
29
which of the following architectural elements is featured in this photograph?
transept
ornamental parapet
triangulated pediment
flying buttress
30
which of the following best describes a way that visual art has influenced popular culture?
artists used commercial methods such as screen printing
bright colors and repetition of Pop Art were used in fashion/advertising
artists appropriated images from comic books into their artwork
mass produced objects were a subject in the artworks
31
a tertiary color can be created by mixing which of the following?
orange and green
yellow and orange
red and yellow
blue and yellow
32
which of the following principles of design helps create the focal point of this painting?
balance
contrast
rhythm
movement
33
which of the following best describes the daguerreotype process?
an image is created on a tin plate.
an image is created on a silvered copper plate.
an image is created on paper coated in silver iodide.
an image is created on a glass plate.
34
which of the following video file formats would be the most ideal for savign and sharing a high-defintion video?
.mpeg
.mp4
.mov
.wmv
35
which of the following terms is NOT associated with knitting?
stockinette
chain stitch
purl
casting on
36
an artisti's oil painting has dried and the paint has begun to crack. which of the following is the cause of this issue
the artist mixed linseed oil with their paint
the artist worked in layers and used a glazing technique
the artist did not prime the canvas before painting
the artist varnished the oil painting after it dried
37
which of the following refers to hanging artworks in grouping on the wall at eye level as well as above/below eye level?
museum style
gallery style
ehibition style
salon style
38
which of the following cultures would have produced this dot style painting?
brazilian
chinese
african
aborgiginal
39
this painting is an example of which of the following painting techniques?
plein air
tromp L'oeil
alla prima
sgraffito
40
Which architectural style is known for the use of pointed arches, gargoyles, and a sense of upward visual movement?
baroque
gothic
art nouveau
classical
41
if an artist wanted to create a drawing with a great amount of detail, which of the following instruments would be best?
red conte crayon
black chalk
vine charcoal
2H pencil
42
which of the following is NOT an accurate difference between acrylic and oil paintings?
arcylic paint dries much more quickly than oil paint
acrylic paint can be cleaned with water, while oil requires solvents
oil paint is more flexible than acrylic paint when dry
oil has no visible color shift when it dries while acrylic paint darkens
43
which of the following is NOT one of the names for this method of composition for art and architecture
golden mean
pi
fibonacci number
golden ratio
44
of these architectural designs, which best embodies the theory of "form follows fuction"?
a stadium designed to haveroom for spectators surrounding a central field
an office building is designed inside a repurposed department store
college campus designed with walking paths that form geometric designs
a bank is designed with a acade to resemble a greek temple
45
an artist paints thin, transparent layers of oil on top of anotehr layer of oil paint that's already dry. what technique
plein air
glazing
imasto
alla prima
46
which of the following is the best description of appropriation in artwork?
borrowing and using pre-existing images with few or no changes
using unusual proportions to emphasize a part of an artwork
placing contrasting elements next to each other
changing an image and presenting it in a new way
47
which of the following watercolor techniques did the artist use to create the hazy sky and clouds in this painting?
wet on wet
crayon resist
wash
dry brush
48
when a piece of clay is partially dry but not completely dry, it is ______
bisque
leather hard
bone dry
greenware
49
the concept of infinity is often used in patterns in middle eastern art. why is this concept significant?
to contrast infinity with man's finite existince on earth
to cover large areas of walls with the same pattern
to allow different artists to easily copy the same pattern
to represent the magnitude of the soul
50
if an artist wanted to use pen to emulate to color blending of pointillism, which would be the best technique?
stippling
hatching
crosshatching
wash
51
during which of the following artistic movements would this painting have been created?
neoclassical
post impressionism
mannerism
medieval
52
which of the following painting surfaces does NOT need to be primed before it is painted on?
watercolor paper, when using watercolor paints
canvas, when using acrylic paints
wood panel, when using egg tempera paints
wood panel, when using oil paints
53
this metals technique involves forming metal threadsinto a lace pattern. which of the following is the name?
fusion
enameling
soldering
Filigree
54
which of the following describes a similarity between minimalist art and color field painting?
large, flat areas of color with minimal brush strokes
the use of mainly primary colors
a focus on consumer items as the subject
paint extending onto the edges of the canvas
55
which of the following best describes characteristis of Baroque architecture?
pear-shaped domes, marble/faux finishing, and bronze gilding
circular domes, pendentives, and mosiacs
semicircular arches, barrel/groin vaults, and thich walls
Hemispherical domes, columns, and decorative pilasters
56
which of these painting techniques involves the application of thick layers of paint with visable brushstrokes
wash
sfumato
impasto
sgraffito
57
which of the following is an instrument used to support and steady the artist's hand while painting or drawing?
mahlstick
frisket
t-square
tortillion
58
which of the following was NOT a goal of the artists of the Impressionist movement?
to capture fleeting moments of time
to portray the momentary effect of light on a scene or object
to portray exaggerated scenes and heightened emotions
to depart from depicting a scene in a realiztic manner
59
which of the following principles of design is most evident in this painting?
emphasis
contrast
balance
rhythm
60
this photograph, one of the first Modernism works during a time of IMMIGRANTS COMING TO AMERICA, was captured by who?
Louis Danguerre
Alfred Stieglitz
Dorothea Lange
Edward Weston
61
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional Japanese woodblock printing?
they often depicted landscapes, history, geishas, scenes from everyday
the used primarily black ink for the prints
they began by drawing. in ink then gluing it to the wood block for carving
they used large, flat areas of color in the composition
62
painting shows RELIGIOUS subject matter with elongated figures, UNNATURAL poses, DRAMATIC LIGHTING. what art era?
medieval
renaissance
romanticism
mannerism
63
which of the following is an example of an accomodation in the classroom for a student with behavioral disabilities?
outlining a design with glue
working with clay in a secluded area of the room
usling alrger tools and offering choices of media
using large paper and taping it to the table
64
if an artist wanted to create multiple prints using a printmaking technique, which of the following would NOT be good?
Linocut
monotype
Screen-printing
intaglio
65
which of the following is the correct name for this architectural element of a statue used as a column?
Caryatid
Pilaster
Obelisk
Balustrade
66
a graphic artist wants to create a logo that can be resized for banners without pixelating. which would be best?
creating a vector-based logo and saving it as an .eps
tracing a hand drawn logo in photoshop and saving it as a .tif
creating a logo in photoshop and saving it as a .jpg
drawing a logo by hand and scanning it, saving it as a .gif
67
a critic analyzes a vase with deliberation over the meanings of the symbols. which method of criticism are they using
cultural perspective aesthetic theory
deconstructivism aesthetic theory
expressionism aesthetic theory
formalism aesthetic theory
68
which art related career is least likely to depend on computer graphics or image editing programs?
photographer
curator
game developer
graphic designer
69
an elementary student has trouble focusing, wanders, and distracts others. which would be LEAST helpful?
student should be given larger materials to work with
student should be given frequent praise during the project
student's project should be broken down into smaller chunks
student should be given a secluded area in the room to work and concentrate
70
an art critic analyzes an artwork based on the use of elements/principles, not delving into context. what critic theory?
Respresntationalism
Expressionism
Formalism
Deconstructivism
71
which of the following painting techniques would NOT be used to create texture in an artwork?
impasto
wash
dry brush
sgraffito
72
which of the following is NOT an aim of video sculpture?
to present videos in new and innovative ways
to show a video in a linear format with a beginning and end
to diverge from the standard narrative video configuration
to integrate video aspects into an object, location of performance
73
whcih is a technique used to create more interesting compositions in art?
rule of thirds
middle ground
tromp l'oiel
intaglio
74
which of the following paint supports would be most ideal for an egg tempera painting?
canvas
paper
linen
masonite
75
how did the Impressionist movement react against the creation of Photography in the art world?
impressionists wanted to use minimal colors to capture a scene
impressionists sought to capture fleeting moments and light across objects
impressionists sought to capture an IMPRESSION, not a faithful reproduction
impressionits wanted to work indoors rather than out in the field
76
which of the following will most likel benefit someone wanting a career in graphic design?
a working knowledge of programs such as photoshop, illustrator, or flash
an apprenticeship under an artist skilled in their chosen medium
experience with pedagogy, assessment, and classroom management
certification in programming languages like Visual Basic, C++, or Java
77
an artist creates a sculpture from marble, using a chisel to remove pieces from the block. what technique is this?
modeling
subtractive
casting
assemblage
78
which of the following is NOT a common oil painting medium?
poppy oil
stand oil
grapeseed oil
Linseed oil
79
which statement best describes the purpose of sculptures in the classical period of ancient greece?
sculptures sought to capture the true likeness of a person
sculptures were used in fertility rituals
sculptures were created to provide a resting place for a soul after death
sculptures were made to honor gods and goddesses
80
whcih of the following describes the main issues that were expressed through the musalism art movement of latin america?
the rights of women and children
the desire for better schools and education
political and social justice
freedom of speech and artistic expression
81
which of the following art skills would be most appropriate to students in K-3rd grade?
drawing with 2-point perspective
mixing secondary colors
working with oil paints
calligraphy
82
which of the following types of clay is earthenware, reddish-brown color, and more porous/less durable than other clays?
raku
stoneware
porcelain
terra cotta
83
vincent van gogh, paul cezanne, and paul gauguin are artists associated with which style of art?
cubism
post impressionism
surrialism
fauvism
84
which of the following safety practices would NOT be done in the classroom as a result of MSDS sheets?
apron, gloves, and goggles are used with certain corrosive printmaking mats
blade of a utility knife is retracted when not in use
fire extinguisher kept in the classroom
solvents are kept in a fireproof cabinet.
85
which of the following metals used for jewelry making is an allor of antimony, tin, and copper?
pewter
titanum
aluminum
silver
86
teacher writes curriculum focusing on goals of instruction, then assessment methods. which curriculum design method?
teaching for artistic behavior
backward design
the TABA method
discipline based art education
87
which of the following art movements didNOT aim to portay life in an exaggerated/idealized way?
Romanticism
The Ashcan School
The Hudson River School
Neoclassical
88
a student evaluates well known artwork, finding hidden meanings/implied messages. which criticism theory are they using?
expression aesthetic theory
formalism aesthetic theory
cultural perspective aesthetic theory
deconstruction criticism theory
89
Being primarily enclosed within the same circle, which principle of design is demonstrated?
contrast
unity
movement
symmetry
90
an artist wants to create a pen and ink drawing with a lot of detailed work. which surface would work best for this?
canvas
watercolor paper
charcoal paper
illustration board
91
Claes Oldenburg was a sculptor in the 60's known for large pop art sculptures. How'd he challenge traditional sculpture?
he changed traditional hard medium of scultpure to a soft changeable format
he challenged the traditional media of metal and marble by sculpting wire
he painted his sculptures, which was not traditionally done
he challenged the traditions of sculpture by using assistants
92
daVinci's Mona Lisa used a painting technique to give a cloudy appearance and soften hard lines, which is this technique
velatura
sfumato
sgraffito
imprimatura
93
which photographc technique will result in a clear and focused subject with a background out of focus?
using a slower shutter speed
using a higher ISO
Using a greater distance from the camera to the subject
using a larger aperture
94
whcih of the following is NOT an example of relating context to an artwork?
reading about social movements at the time of Harlem Renaissance artwork
practicing similar techniques of a pointillist artist
finding more info about the cultural values of african artists
researching a Dada artist's values and personal views
95
what surface would have been used for this painting from the Byzantine era?
canvas
linen
paper
wood panel
96
Which method of layering materials is correct for working with wax/oil based or water based media?
layer watercolor over encaustic paint
layer crayon over watercolor pain
layer tempera over oil pain
layer acrylic over oil paint
97
which of the following artworks was instrumental in acceptance of fiber arts as an artistic medium?
kara Walker's "GoneK
Miriam Schapiro's "Big Ox No. 1"
Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party"
Yayoi Kasuma's "Dots Obsession"
98
a museum wants to incorporate technology in their exhibition on pop art. which would NOT be an effective way to do this.
visitors could be provided headphones and a guidebook for a self-led tour.
a docent-led tour including a video call with the artist.
touchscreen technology giving the viewer more information about the artist
multiple video screen showing the artists explaining their process
99
which of the following pigments is NOT hazardous due to the use of toxic metals?
cobalt blue
cadmium yellow hue
flake white
cadmium red
100
which of the following is a criticism or some environmental art, including Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty"?
environmental art can permanently damage the land it was created on
environmental art should include other artistic media
environmental art can neglect to focus on evironmental issues
environmental art should not be categorized as art

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