a critic analyzes a vase with deliberation over the meanings of the symbols. which method of criticism are they using

cultural perspective aesthetic theory

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 accurately describes characteristics of gouache paint?

it is opaque and dries to a smooth, matte finish

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 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

fresco was a renaissance technique. which best describes it?

pigments mixed with watter, applied to wet plaster

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

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

deconstruction criticism theory

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

spain colonized central and south america

which of the following painting surfaces does NOT need to be primed before it is painted on?

watercolor paper, when using watercolor paints

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

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

both sought to depart from traditions and authority of older movements

which would reinforce the goals of the feminist art movement?

embracing materials in female artwork traditionally tied to their gender

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

student should be given larger materials to work with

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

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

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

to portray exaggerated scenes and heightened emotions

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

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