substance added to change the consistency ofthe paint

Which of the following characteristics is NOT an ideal quality of tempera paints?

They cannot be blended after being applied to asurface.

When is a piece of pottery considered to be thrown?

It was made using a potter’s wheel.

The technique of stippling can be defined as

using many dots to create the illusion ofshading

Which of the following practices is most often used by artists when painting with watercolor?

painting the lightest colors first

What is unique about using charcoal to draw?

The color of the paper shows when the mediumis applied lightly.

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1
Liquid clay is also known as
skid
slide
slip
slick
2
A solvent is a
water-based paint used as a glaze over oilpaints
thin transparent layer applied over a layer ofpaint
substance added to bind paint pigment
substance added to change the consistency ofthe paint
3
Which tool does an artist using encaustic need?
hot iron
fixative
screen
brayer
4
Which of the following characteristics is NOT an ideal quality of tempera paints?
They provide extreme accuracy when depictingnatural effects
They do not require a lot of skill to use.
They require long drying times.
They cannot be blended after being applied to asurface.
5
Pastels are often sprayed with a fixative to
. hold the paper together
prevent smearing
create texture
increase vibrancy
6
When is a piece of pottery considered to be thrown?
It was made quickly so that the clay does notdry.
A glaze was used after the initial firing.
It was made using a potter’s wheel.
It was put through the oven twice to insure itsstability.
7
The technique of stippling can be defined as
using many dots to create the illusion ofshading
drawing an image onto a waxy plate that is thensaturated with water
painting directly onto the plaster covering wallsor ceilings
incising a design through a layer of wax that isapplied to a metal plate
8
What important change do kilns make to pottery?
They drive out air bubbles.
They change the color
They make the surface regular.
They remove all moisture.
9
An artist would use acrylic instead of oil paints if he artist
plans to use multiple layers of paint
is allergic to oil paints
wishes to have extremely fine details
needs a cheaper alternative
10
The technique of applying paint to dry plaster is known as
buon fresco
fresco secco
tempera painting
true fresco
11
Which of the following artists is known for his frescoes?
Mark Rothko
Pablo Picasso
Diego Rivera
Andy Warhol
12
Placing lines closely together is a technique known as
impasto
hatching
lithography
stippling
13
Drawing is predominantly based on the formal quality of
form
texture
line
shape
14
Which of the following products can NOT be made using a printmaking process?
relief prints
lithographs
encaustic grave markers
screen prints
15
Which of the following practices is most often used by artists when painting with watercolor?
using white paint to create lighter shades ofother colors
painting details before moving on to broadareas
starting with the foreground of the painting
painting the lightest colors first
16
Which of the following techniques does NOT create a two-dimensional work of art?
photography
painting
printmaking
sculpture
17
Which of the following materials can NOT be used as a binder?
wax
clay
egg yolks
linseed oil
18
Which type of paint can be considered a higher quality version of tempera?
acrylic paint
oil paint
watercolor
gouache
19
Which printmaking process uses acid to carve into the plate?
lithography
engraving
encaustic printmaking
etching
20
What is unique about using charcoal to draw?
The color of the paper shows when the mediumis applied lightly.
Charcoal will always form thin, solid lines.
Unlike other drawing mediums, charcoal cannotbe used to shade.
Charcoal can only be used to draw on walls.

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