to dispose of oil-based painting & printmaking products safely, all such materials should be

deposited in an approved container

a triad on a color wheel can be described as

three colors equally spaced apart

what style of characterizes Japanese artwork such as that by Hokusai?

clean lines, flattening of space & flat use of color

it is safe to unload bisqueware from the kiln when

outside of kiln is cool to touch & pieces can be easily touched by hand

which of the following types of artwork can be attributed to Aboriginal artists in Australia?

petroglyphs, dot paintings & stone arrangements

which of the following best describes the tintype?

a direct positive image is made on a thin plate of metal

which of the following is the most reasonable action when working with a hazardous product?

reading product’s label and following directions

which of the following describes how Frank Stella purposely removed expressive content from his art work?

he eliminated visible brush strokes, gesture & definition of the surface

the layout and design of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing are intended mainly as a symbolic expression of the

connections between imperial and cosmic orders

which of the following best describes the concept of composition in an artwork?

how form is organized in a work of art

which of the following best describes the deckle as it relates to the paper making process?

a wooden frame used to control the size of the sheet of paper

which of the following best describes underpainting?

establishing a toned ground on which to develop the painting

which of the following processes illustrates the principle of 'fat over lean'?

using oil pastels over a layer of gouache in a drawing

which of the following is most important for an artist to do to ensure safety in the studio?

wear safety glasses when using power tools

which of the following statements accurately describes a JPEG compressed digital photograph?

JPEG format compresses file size by selectively discarding data

which of the following best describes content related to artwork?

the conditions or circumstances around which something is made

which of the following best describes raku pottery?

a low-fire clay, usually hand shaped and porous

which of the following best describes the fiber arts practice of tatting?

using a needle or shuffle to create lace with knots and loops

which of the following critical responses was directed at the Minimalist art movement?

it undervalued art by blurring the line between art and everyday objects

George’s Seurat pointillist paintings are most notable for containing which of the following characteristics?

static figures & a sense of optical surface movement

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1
to dispose of oil-based painting & printmaking products safely, all such materials should be
thrown in the trash as quickly as possible
stored indefinitely in a metal cabinet
placed in a general recycling bin
deposited in an approved container
2
which landscape painter created a poetic sense of changing atmosphere effects by using tiny applications of local color
william morris
joshua reynolds
william hogarth
john constable
3
a line that crosses a surface & defines changes in the surface of the form is known as a
contour line
straight line
hatching
cross-contour line
4
a triad on a color wheel can be described as
three colors of equal value
three colors equally spaced apart
three analogous colors
a complementary set
5
in a nonrepresntational work of art, which of the following elements most likely contributes a sense of spatial depth?
overlapping shapes
overlapping lines
spaced out shapes
spaced out lines
6
which of the following art movements was the Art Deco movement influenced by?
cave paintings
renaissance
cubism
expressionism
7
which of the following is most characteristic of gesture drawing?
carefully observed details
an outline
gradual shading
action and movement
8
when a kiln is being used indoors, best way to keep room safely ventilated is to have
ceiling fans creating a cross draft
open windows at all times
an overhead fume detector
a downdraft ventilation system
9
The mark making in Elizabeth Catlett's Sharecropper, shown, identifies the print as
a linocut
a serigraph
an engraving
a lithograph
10
what style of characterizes Japanese artwork such as that by Hokusai?
blurred lines, pop up of space & bright, eye popping colors
clean lines, flattening of space & flat use of color
11
which of the following acronyms refers to a file format that can be used with moving images?
BMP
DV
PNG
EPS
12
it is safe to unload bisqueware from the kiln when
rolled up newspaper inserted into kilns peephole turns brown w/out igniting
pieces inside have stopped glowing red & are their natural clay color
outside of kiln is cool to touch & pieces can be easily touched by hand
silicone mitts are used to remove pieces after temp has fallen to 400°F
13
what technique creates a painting that has a thick texture w/ridges & defined marks from the application of the paint
chiaroscuro
impasto
contrapposto
sfumato
14
which of the following types of artwork can be attributed to Aboriginal artists in Australia?
petroglyphs, tribal face masks & stone arrangements
petroglyphs, dot paintings & rock carvings
rock carvings, dot paintings & stone arrangements
petroglyphs, dot paintings & stone arrangements
15
in sorting printmaking supplies, it’s important to store which if the following materials separately from the others?
rosin powder
solvents
nitric acid
acetic acid
16
which of the following color models is used in most computer monitors?
RGB
CIELAB
CMYK
RYB
17
which of the following best describes the tintype?
an image is created on a silvered copper plate
an image created on a piece of paper
an image is created on paper coated in silver iodide
a direct positive image is made on a thin plate of metal
18
a megapixel is composed of
1,000,000 pixels
100 pixels
1,000 pixels
100,000 pixels
19
which of the following is the most reasonable action when working with a hazardous product?
making sure no children are present
finding a nontoxic alternative
reading product’s label and following directions
checking with a qualified toxicologist before using product
20
which of the following describes how Frank Stella purposely removed expressive content from his art work?
he eliminated visible brush strokes, gesture & definition of the surface
he added visible brushstrokes gestures and definition of the surface
21
which of the following cables provides the most common interface between a computer & a printer?
composite video
S-video
USB
coaxial
22
the layout and design of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing are intended mainly as a symbolic expression of the
philosophical principles of feng shui
emperor’s absolute power over earthly matters
metaphysical teachings of the Buddha
connections between imperial and cosmic orders
23
which of the following best describes the concept of composition in an artwork?
how form is organized in a work of art
the subject matter in the artwork
the materials used in work of art
the placement of objects in artwork
24
which of the following best describes the deckle as it relates to the paper making process?
using a pin role to role out the paper to make a sheet
a glass container that controls the size of the paper
the rubber tool that smooth the materials into a sheet
a wooden frame used to control the size of the sheet of paper
25
which of the following best describes underpainting?
applying paint from the lowest quadrant upward
establishing a toned ground on which to develop the painting
layering light colors over dark colors
painting over a previously finished painting
26
for millennia, artists working in 2D have transferred small compositions to larger surfaces through the use of a
mirror
lens
pinhole camera
grid
27
pug mills, slab rollers, & wedging tables are used in
printmaking
jewelry making
photography
ceramics
28
the safest way to use aerosol propellants such as fixative is apply them
in an unused corner of the studio
in a spray booth
near an open window
as a series or several light layers
29
term best describes artwork with theatrical elements like music and body movement is
digital collage
mimesis
performance art
installation art
30
Japanese and Chinese drawings, paintings and prints have historically portrayed which of the following?
landscapes animals & people
feelings and personal expressions
landscapes
personal expression and animals
31
which of the following colors is toxic when used as pigment?
cobalt blue
mars black
ultramarine violet
burnt siena
32
which of the following processes illustrates the principle of 'fat over lean'?
painting a completed papier-mache mask w/acrylic paint
using water-soluble crayons to create an image for a monoprint
using oil pastels over a layer of gouache in a drawing
creating a batik by using the traditional wax-resist process
33
which of the following is most important for an artist to do to ensure safety in the studio?
wear rubber gloves when using turpentine
wash hands frequently when working w/acrylic paints
wear a ventilator when working with photochemicals
wear safety glasses when using power tools
34
which of the following terms refers to the process of using thick applications of paint?
frottage
impasto
alla prima
scumbling
35
when a painting is described as 'painterly' it indicates that the artists has used the paint
in a loose, gestural way
in a very precise, controlled manner
with subtle shifts in value & color
with no evidence of brushstrokes
36
which of the following statements accurately describes a JPEG compressed digital photograph?
JPEG format compresses file size by selectively discarding data
JPEG compression alters proportions of original image by rearranging data
the JPEG format is used only for color photos
JPEG compression sharpens details in an image
37
which term refers to Archaic Greek statues that pose rigidly frontal with clenched fists?
discoboloi
telamones
caryatids
kouroi
38
an artist who wants an orange area in a work to appear brighter & lighter would use which of the following colors?
dark dull blue
hot magenta
bright red
forest green
39
which of the following best describes content related to artwork?
the ways in which an artist uses their skills to create a work
the conditions or circumstances around which something is made
physical materials used by an artist to create artwork
40
which of the following best describes raku pottery?
a high-fire clay, usually hand shaped and porous
a low-fire clay, usually hand shaped and porous
a low-fire clay, usually thrown and solid
a high-fire clay, usually thrown and porous
41
which of the following was NOT a role of an apprentice to a master artist during the renaissance?
grind pigments
communications with patrons
clean paintbrushes
prepare art surfaces
42
which of the following terms refers to the liquid that holds pigment in suspension?
vehicle
extender
finish
solvent
43
which of the following digital camera settings can be used to keep colors accurate under a variety of light conditions?
white balance
shutter speed
ISO speed
aperture
44
which of the following best describes the fiber arts practice of tatting?
using a hook to create paper with knots and loops
using a needle or shuffle to create lace with knots and loops
using a hook to create satin with knots and loops
using a needle or shuffle to create satin with knots and loops
45
which of the following is NOT a method that is used to create a successful composition in a photograph?
rule of thirds
rule of odds
boxing in it
frame within a frame
46
the aesthetic philosophy that claims that the value of a work of art is determined by museums & galleries is known as
capitalism
structuralism
institutionalize
conceptualism
47
in which of the following kinds of art do both time & space directly contribute to a viewer's experience?
assemblage
fabrication
installation
photomontage
48
which of the following critical responses was directed at the Minimalist art movement?
it undervalued art by blurring the line between art and everyday objects
it undervalued art by exploring the line between art and everyday objects
it valued art by blurring the line between art and everyday objects
it overvalued art by blurring the line between art and everyday objects
49
George’s Seurat pointillist paintings are most notable for containing which of the following characteristics?
lively figures created through the use of forceful lines
an expressionistic use of broad brushstrokes & tactile surface texture
an emotional use of strident colors with a high degree of simplication
static figures & a sense of optical surface movement
50
in weaving, the vertical and horizontal threads in a loom are called the
warp and weft
bobbin and quill
shuttle and paddle
ply and twist
51
which of the following presents a significant health risk for absorption through healthy m, unbroken skin?
turpentine
white glue
gouache
linseed oil
52
immersive virtual reality art that uses sensors within an installation can best be described as
interactive
streaming
distributed
cinematic
53
which of the following does NOT describe warp and weft in weaving?
the weft is latitudinal and held in low tension
the weft is longitudinal and is held in high tension
the warp is longitudinal and is held in high tension
54
in a 2D art, a birds/worms eye view of an object can best be achieved by using which of the following perspectives?
two-point
three-point
one-point
atmospheric
55
which one of the following pigments is considered toxic?
titanium white
cadmium red hue
burnt umber
chrome yellow
56
which of the following figures is a contemporary installation artist who uses image projection & videos?
damien hirst
bill viola
rachel white read
betye saar
57
which of the following is a drawing process that uses changes in value to represent a 3D surface?
modeling
linear perspective
stippling
simulation
58
which of the following best describes the sculpture technique of casting?
involved chipping /cutting away
a material is melted down and then it is poured into a mold
putting materials together to create something bigger
building up using soft materials
59
which of the following would be considered a modern sculpture material?
bronze
stoneware
stainless steel
marble
60
which of the following are accurate statements about monoprinting? select all
is particularly effective way to produce large edition of identical prints
monoprinting is well suited to the creation of loose & expressive images
time required to create one print is longer than time for another process
both water-based & oil-based inks can be used to produce monoprints
61
a typical decorative motif of Islamic architectural mosaics is known as
a paisley
a rosette
calligraphy
an arabesque
62
which of the following media are often used to produce a hard, glossy finish?
lacquer
tempera
enamel
gouache
63
which of the following correctly describes the relationship between an element of art & principle of design?
texture is made using movement
shapes are created by using different lines
color can be created using lines
movement could be created with wavy lines
64
which if the following strategies would be most to safe practice when using a buffing machine on a piece of metal?
tying back king hair to keep it from being caught in the machine
wearing clothing that is loose & enables free movement around the machine
wearing heat-resistant gloves to protect the fingers from the machine
holding the piece with a firm grip so that it cannot fly off the machine
65
which of the following terms refers to pottery that has NOT been bisque fired?
raku
terracotta
stoneware
green ware
66
fragile works of sculpture can be displayed most securely by placing the works
on a series of pedestals
in shadow boxes with signs that read ‘do not touch’
on wall-mounted shelves with sturdier works around them
in glass-paneled cases
67
which of the following is a pair of tools commonly used in printmaking?
tjanting
pyrometer
ribbon tool
baren
68
a designer who carefully selects a particular typeface to use in a design is likely to be most concerned with the
familiarity or novelty of the typeface to the general public
history of the use of the typeface
size difference between the capital & lowercase letters
exact shapes of the letters
69
a hard-edge painting is most likely to be characterized by
scratchy brush marks clearly separated
blurry color mixed on the painting’s surface
an even, solid paint application
translucent multiple layers of paint
70
which of the following is labeled as a hazardous material?
rubber cement
white glue
graphite
tempera paint
71
which of the following is a term for a preliminary small-scale model created prior to a finished sculpture?
armature
crucible
maquette
majolica
72
the 19th century photographic process used to create a daguerreotype was notable for its
ability to capture sharp detail
use of paper negatives
capacity to be reproduced multiple times
quick exposure time
73
in Michelangelo’s sculpture, David’s expression is best characterized as
youthful & idealized
angry & intense
tense & watchful
calm & brave
74
which method would be the most appropriate for teaching 6th grade students how to critique others performances?
create outline that includes description analysis interpretation & eval.
speaking freely
75
in digital imaging, series of pixels that can be used to compose images are known as
bath files
bitmaps
microprocessors
analog systems
76
in digital photography, image sharpness is determined by
reticulation
f-stop
shutter speed
resolution
77
work with which of the following requires good ventilation?
india ink for calligraphy
acid bath for etching
acrylic extender for painting
soft charcoal for drawing
78
which of the following art materials can be used safely in any room, regardless of its ventilation?
rubber cement
acetone
watercolor
encaustic
79
exposure to photography led artists such as Mary Cassatt & Edgar Degas to
reduce decorative motifs in their work radically
blue distant objects in landscapes to suggest spirituality
compose work so that subject matter appears cropped
make multiple, slightly different representations of a subject wrong
80
in photography, a polarizing filter can be used to
shoot a close-up image clearly
lighten values overall
create a kaleidoscopic image
reduce/remove reflections
81
Professional digital film editing is most often done using
final cut pro
pro tools
a moviola
a camcorder
82
which of the following tools is LEAST likely to be used in the process of creating a wood sculpture?
a rasp
a lathe
a gouge
an extruded
83
the process of making a lithographic print may include with of the following?
applying an acid-resistant coating to a metal plate & scratching w/a needle
applying ink to a flat, smooth surface & drawing into the ink
cutting away negative space on wood block & apply ink to remaining surface
drawing on plate w/a greasy crayon & applying ink, which adheres the crayon
84
the intention of making traditional, saleable art objects was abandoned by
conceptual artists
abstract expressionists
impressionists
pop artists
85
If a primary color is mixed with a secondary color next to it on the color wheel, the resulting color is called?
triad
tertiary
third
analogous
86
which of the following actions is a safe studio practice?
using an extension cord w/multiple sockets instead of plugging into wall
after baking oven-hardening clay, letting cookie sheets cool completely
using a wet mop to remove clay dust along with a HEPA-filtered vacuum
make sure the edges of carving tools are dull to reduce the risk of injury
87
which of the following best describes the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque?
there is no difference
gargoyle has a waterspout and grotesque doesn’t
grotesque has a waterspout and a gargoyle doesn’t
88
in ceramics, 'slip' is a term used to describe
clay suspended in water
extruded clay
a hand-building technique
pigmented glaze
89
which of the following terms refers to the surface texture of paper?
sizing
tooth
support
grain
90
manufacturers’ information about the toxicity & safety of art supplies they produce can be found in
material safety data sheets
NAEA publications
art department guidelines at local colleges
state & county health regulations
91
which of the following describes the symmetry that would be found in a rose window of a gothic-style cathedral?
radial
spherical
asymmetry
reflection
92
which of the following was a tenet of Bauhaus design & architecture?
form follows function
pattern and color
form doesn’t follow function
texture and movement
93
Which of the following statements accurately describes The Red Model by René Magritte?
the dominant principle of design in the work is repetition
cool colors are used to create a peaceful mood
the flat background is used to destroy the viewers sense of visual space
dissimilar elements are juxtaposed to create unsettling contrast
94
What is a Tetradic color harmony?
uses 3 evenly spaced colors on the color wheel
uses colors next to each on the color wheel
forms a rectangle on a color wheel, 4 corners on 2 complementary pairs
uses 1 color with 2 on each side of the one opposite on the color wheel
95
what word is defined by “the use of unrelated images, materials, etc. to create a new image
juxtaposition
hybridity
appropriation
gazing
96
which of the following is a theme that Cindy Sherman has explored in a photographic series?
the roles of men in society
the roles of women in society
the roles of children in society
the roles of families in society
97
which of the following digital camera settings controls the length of time during which light can enter the camera?
F-stop
bracketing
shutter speed
white balance
98
the quality of a digital image printed on paper is most closely tied to which of the following factors?
whether the paper is smooth or lightly textured
the camera used to photograph the image
the dots per inch (dpi) of ink or toner on the paper
whether the image is in color or black & white
99
which of the following terms refers to the use of distortion to create the illusion of an object extending into space?
sfumato
foreshortening
cantilevering
contrapposto
100
which of the following genres of photography was NOT accepted as fine art prior to the 1970s?
portraits
landscapes
fashion
nudes

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