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

spain colonized central and south america

which of the following is NOT a characteristic of traditional Japanese woodblock printing?

the used primarily black ink for the prints

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 safety practices would NOT be done in the classroom as a result of MSDS sheets?

blade of a utility knife is retracted when not in use

which of the following best describes characteristis of Baroque architecture?

pear-shaped domes, marble/faux finishing, and bronze gilding

which of the following is NOT an aim of video sculpture?

to show a video in a linear format with a beginning and end

which of the following best describes the mezzotint process

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

which statement best describes the purpose of sculptures in the classical period of ancient greece?

sculptures were made to honor gods and goddesses

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

student uses a rubric to assess progress towards their goals

a museum wants to incorporate technology in their exhibition on pop art. which would NOT be an effective way to do this.

multiple video screen showing the artists explaining their process

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

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

which of the following is an example of an accomodation in the classroom for a student with behavioral disabilities?

working with clay in a secluded area of the room

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

which of the following was NOT a goal of the artists of the Impressionist movement?

to portray exaggerated scenes and heightened emotions

an elementary student has trouble focusing, wanders, and distracts others. which would be LEAST helpful?

student should be given larger materials to work with

fresco was a renaissance technique. which best describes it?

pigments mixed with watter, applied to wet plaster

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

permission should be obtained if using materials not in public domain

a student evaluates well known artwork, finding hidden meanings/implied messages. which criticism theory are they using?

deconstruction criticism theory

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

oil paint is more flexible than acrylic paint when dry

how did the Impressionist movement react against the creation of Photography in the art world?

impressionists sought to capture an IMPRESSION, not a faithful reproduction

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

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