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1
What was the goal of the Motion Picture Production Code?
to regulate movie theater pricing
to regulate the moral content of movies
to formalize union scale for movie production workers
to establish fair working conditions for production personnel
2
Great Zimbabwe is a structure that uses __________.
the dry masonry technique
post-and-lintel construction
a system of arches and vaults
wooden frameworks
3
What was the Portapak?
the first handheld film camera
the first portable video recording camera
the first portable battery pack for a digital camera
the first color video camera
4
A high f-stop achieves a __________.
bright and blurry image
small aperture of color
wide and tall view
large and focused field
5
Artists stitch decorative colored threads into and over a base of woven fabrics to create __________.
quilts
tapestries
embroidery
carpets
6
The art of making objects from clays is called __________.
ceramics
porcelain
inlay
marquetry
7
What distinguishes quilt making from other types of textiles?
Quilters use a loom to interweave warp and weft threads.
Quilters stich a design in thread onto a base of woven fabric.
Quilters produce a design by using both tapestry and embroidery techniques.
Quilters create patterns by sewing together pieces of fabric.
8
Fantasia is an example of __________.
video art
an animated movie
the film noir style
experimental cinema
9
Which of the following could multiple copies be reproduced most easily?
a constructed object
a site-specific object
a cast object
a carved object
10
Alexander Calder was one of the first artists to explore the possibilities of __________.
the lost-wax process
site-specific art
kinetic sculpture
assemblage
11
Which of the following refers to a series of drawings to visualize the major shots of a movie?
storyboard
animation
video art
montage
12
Which of the following filmmakers pioneered the use of the long shot and close-up in cinematography?
Federico Fellini
D. W. Griffith
Ridley Scott
Georges Méliès
13
The chemical makeup of glass is similar to what other material?
molten silver
ceramic glaze
porcelain
liquid slip
14
What is another term for typefaces?
logos
serifs
graphics
fonts
15
Before the nineteenth century, artists used the camera obscura to __________.
preserve and copy images
photograph objects
fix images on a metal plate
aid in observation and drawing
16
What is a title sequence?
the cover page of a book
the roll of credits at the beginning of a movie
the closing credits of a movie
the trailer for a new television show
17
Sans serif fonts appear __________.
modern
medieval
handwritten
italic
18
Clay is a flexible medium until it is
glazed
fired
frozen
painted
19
What optical effect is essential to the visual experience of motion pictures?
the persistence of vision
digital capture
zoöpraxiscope
vision from afar
20
In Pan’s Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro produces vivid and realistic monsters by using which technology?
animation
special effects
motion capture
virtual reality
21
A beam or slab projecting a substantial distance beyond its supporting post or wall creates an overhanging portion
curtain wall
buttress
cantilever
pendentive
22
What distinguishes digital photography from traditional photography?
It can be altered.
It does not require printing.
It is of higher resolution.
It does not use film.
23
What is one reason most skyscrapers are energy-inefficient?
They have exterior balconies.
They have roof gardens.
They have glassy exteriors.
They have underground parking.
24
In filmmaking, each unbroken sequence of recorded action, with the camera still rolling, is called a __________.
montage
still photography
close-up
shot
25
Porcelain is made from
ground granite.
ground sandstone.
ground marble.
volcanic clay.
26
The production of movies as an art or industry is called __________.
film
cinematography
video art
cinema
27
A type of decoration in which small pieces are fitted into carved recesses is called __________.
casting
marquetry
inlay
weaving
28
What is another term for sculpture-in-the-round?
installation
high relief
freestanding
mobile
29
Stained glass windows are produced when color pieces of glass are embedded between strips of lead called __________
slips
wefts
kilns
cames
30
Due to its monumental size, the Statue of Liberty in New York is supported with __________.
wooden beams
metal joints
a granite base
an armature
31
How does glaze differ from slip?
It has a clay base.
It vitrifies during firing.
It remains porous after firing.
It yields a limited range of colors.
32
A typical example of low-relief sculpture is a __________.
statue
column
coin
mobile
33
QR codes are sometimes used in
digital animation.
interactive design.
motion graphics.
typography
34
Initially, photography was not accepted as an artform because it __________.
reproduced color images
required a mechanical device
influenced social change
lacked artistic expression
35
Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc represents __________.
the lost-wax process
site-specific art
the subtractive process
high relief sculpture
36
What did Frank Lloyd Wright use to unite indoor and outdoor spaces in buildings like Fallingwater?
curtain walls
keystones
cantilevers
a suspension structure
37
In Citron Basket Set with Ebony Lip Wraps, Dale Chihuly reinterpreted the shapes of Native American baskets by
bending wet strips of wood
weaving and knotting fibers
spinning and slumping molten glass
hand-shaping the unfired clay
38
In weaving, the length of the final piece is determined by the __________.
warp
weft
loom
cartoon
39
A sculpture that is meant to be viewed from all sides is __________.
freestanding
bas relief
additive
site-specific
40
What was William Morris’s attitude about everyday functional objects?
They should be considered craft and not fine art.
They should be based on contemporary design and materials.
They should be industrially produced in factories.
They should be beautiful and well-crafted.
41
In early photography, Julia Margaret Cameron established the use of __________.
rayographs, or camera-less photographs
shallow depths of field for tonal control
close-ups and carefully controlled lighting
shutter speeds to capture decisive moments
42
What always characterizes an assemblage?
work of only found objects
work of artist-made and cast objects
work of several artists collaborating
work of artist-made and carved objects
43
Much of the world’s major architecture has been constructed of __________.
stone
earth
brick
wood
44
Shaping clay on a rapidly turning wheel is called
casting
blowing
throwing
glazing
45
Marquetry works achieve different colors through the use of
oiled woods.
varnished wood.
painted wood.
different colored wood.
46
Which of the following is a typical medium for interactive design?
title sequences
posters
websites
typography
47
What is the purpose of virtual reality movies?
to create an immersive experience for the viewer
to blend human actors with digital animation
to produce video art without the use of film editing techniques
to enhance traditional film with computer graphics
48
A work of art made from more than one material is called __________.
freestanding
mixed media
an additive sculpture
a mobile
49
What artform do we encounter most in daily life?
graphic design
sculpture
illustration
painting
50
Which design discipline is characterized by the use of words and pictures to improve visual communication?
motion graphics
interactive design
graphic design
industrial product design
51
An identifying mark based on letterforms combined with pictorial elements is called a __________.
typeface
logo
poster
website
52
What role do foundry experts provide?
They make the armatures.
They provide the found objects for mixed media works.
They make the work for the molds.
They make molds and do the casting.
53
Which artist is known for five movies known as the CREMASTER Cycle?
Edgar G. Ulmer
Matthew Barney
Guillermo del Toro
Ridley Scott
54
What is the goal of industrial product design?
to increase the legibility of typefaces and logos
to make beautiful, useful, and sustainable commodities
to involve the viewer in the creative process
to communicate information through visual imagery
55
Which of the following is the most common type of ceramic?
glazed pottery
earthenware
porcelain
stoneware
56
Solidifying clay in a kiln is a process known as __________.
glazing
throwing
modeling
firing
57
Which of the following refers to the art of designing letterforms and composing material from letterforms?
typography
title sequences
logo
graphic design
58
Photographers create a wide or narrow view by adjusting the __________.
focal length
depth of field
aperture
shutter speed
59
Who produced photographs of national parks to benefit environmental conservation efforts?
Jacob Riis
Chris Steele-Perkins
Ansel Adams
Susan Derges
60
What type of graphic design relies on a single symbol to communicate a message or identity into a symbol?
font
poster
logo
QR code
61
A sculpture created from found, discarded, or familiar objects is called __________.
an assemblage
an installation
a construction
site-specific
62
Which type of film prioritizes international distribution over character development and social commentary?
video art
montages
blockbusters
silent movies
63
Which of the following techniques is a subtractive process?
modeling
carving
assemblage
casting
64
In the twentieth century, most photographers preferred black-and-white images because color prints __________.
looked like paintings
produced compelling imagery
faded over time
were inexpensive
65
What concept did Margaret Bourke-White introduce?
commercial photography
the photo essay
photography journals
documentary photography
66
Because aid currents move the suspended components of the sculptures, Alexander Calder’s works are often referred to as
mixed media art
freestanding
mobiles
assemblages
67
Which of the following refers to angled, short lines with pointed ends that terminate the main strokes?
sans serifs
black letters
serifs
logos
68
Who captured the first photographic image in 1826?
Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre
Julia Margaret Cameron
Alfred Stieglitz
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
69
What genre depicted the dark side of the American Dream?
film noir
blaxploitation
westerns
science fiction
70
Today’s smartphone cameras do not automatically set
shutter speed.
aperture
focal length.
development time.
71
A work created and intended for a certain place is known as __________.
freestanding sculpture
a mobile
an installation
site-specific
72
Which of the following is a technique in which multiple small pieces of wood in different colors and textures are laid
weaving
marquetry
inlay
throwing
73
The medium that transforms an entire space into an artwork is called __________.
installation
assemblage
construction
additive sculpture
74
Which contemporary design discipline is characterized by the integration of animation, live action, and type?
poster development
motion graphics
product design
logo production
75
What distinguishes logos from other types of graphic design?
their use of color
their simple design
their commercial function
their method of distribution
76
How do contemporary photographers manipulate digital images?
by using photo-editing programs
by using photochemical processes
by using faster shutter speeds
by adjusting the aperture
77
Which Renaissance artist described the uses of the camera obscura?
Raphael
Titian
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
78
What does the f-stop determine?
development time
depth of field
shutter speed
focal length
79
The dome of Hagia Sophia rests on curving triangular sections called __________.
balloon frames
cantilevers
buttresses
pendentives
80
Cold Open’s artwork for the show Portlandia is an example of __________.
an interactive design
a poster
a title sequence
a motion graphic
81
What is the best description of what a designer does?
makes models
solves problems for a client
works in graphic design
works with interactive media
82
What was controversial about the blaxploitation movement?
It employed African-American directors and actors.
It could reinforce African-American stereotypes.
It was popular with white audiences.
It gave rise to sequels and TV shows.
83
A series of arches supported by columns forms __________.
a colonnade
an arcade
a dome
a buttress
84
Why are coins an example of sculpture?
They are made by hand.
They are signed.
They are stamped from molds in low relief.
They are made from the lost wax method.
85
The substitution process is also called __________.
carving
modeling
casting
constructing
86
What is always a characteristic of a mobile sculpture?
the use of metal
an armature
mixed media
a moving suspended part
87
A curving masonry roof or ceiling based on the form of the arch is called __________.
pendentive
vault
truss
arcade
88
What material is used in CLT?
concrete
stone
fiberglass
wood
89
The term used to discuss how a building stands up is __________.
form
structure
method
function
90
Which of the following techniques is used for metalwork?
marquetry
inlaying
throwing
firing
91
A collection of photographs on single subject that tell a story or convey a mood is called __________.
a photograph album
portrait photography
a photographic essay
documentary photography
92
A digital photograph challenges the inherent truthfulness of the photographic medium because it can be __________.
created with photochemical film
easily altered with computer programs
quickly reproduced and disseminated
inspirational for social change
93
The film noir genre reinforces its dark criminal subject matter by using __________.
expressive lighting
loosely connected scenes
distorting camera lenses
surreal subject matter
94
Which contemporary photographer uses a process called chlorophyll printing?
Trevor Paglen
Susan Derges
Binh Danh
James Welling
95
In weaving, fibers are held in place on a __________.
quilt
warp
weft
loom
96
Which of the following uses plotters?
traditional film
cinematography
animation
digital art
97
Why has photography been useful in influencing social change?
It cannot be manipulated to create a false account of an event.
It suggests a living witness to social injustice or concerns.
It offers an objective account of an event without personal bias
It appeals more to popular audiences than traditional painting or sculpture
98
Exposing treated silver plates to light and then fixing the images onto the plate with a mineral salt solution creates
photosensitive paper
apertures
rayographs
daguerreotypes
99
Which of the following is a medium that can be cut, etched, painted, or slumped?
textiles
wood
metal
glass
100
A hemispherical vault built atop a circular or polygonal base is called __________.
a dome
an arcade
a buttress
a pendentive