Which of the following is not true of the use of symbolism in art?

Artists must use symbols that transcend time and space.

Which of the following statements about tapestries and tapestry weaving is false?

The weft threads in tapestries are always continuous.

Propaganda posters are

instances of the use of art to achieve political objectives.

The Romantic movement in art was primarily a reaction against the

rationalism of the Age of Enlightenment and the industrial revolution.

When creating pottery, the purpose of "wedging" the clay is to

remove air pockets and ensure the clay has a uniform consistency.

The influence of Impressionist art can best be described as

introducing a new interpretation of the concept of naturalism in art.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of contemporary performance art?

Fusing art with daily life and inspiring social change

Which of the following is not a concept associated with contemporary performance art?

A hierarchy exists between the performance and the audience.

In digital imaging, a pixel is

the tiniest unit of visual information in an image

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1
The primary difference between Pointillist and Impressionist painting is the
medium used by the artist.
technique used by the artists.
artists' intent.
function of the artwork.
2
Which of the following is not considered a type of digital art?
Cinematography
Videography
3D computer animation
Pixel art
3
Which of the following is not true of the use of symbolism in art?
Artists must use symbols that transcend time and space.
Symbols are present in both traditional and modern art.
People who do not understand the symbolism can enjoy symbolic paintings.
Symbols may have political, social, or religious significance.
4
Which of the following is not a universal theme that appears in art from around the world?
Nature
Scenes from everyday life
Sporting events
Portraiture
5
Which of the following statements about tapestries and tapestry weaving is false?
The weft threads in tapestries are always continuous.
The art of tapestry weaving dates back to ancient Greece.
Tapestries feature religious, mythological, or hunting scenes.
The warp thread in tapestries are hidden by the weft thread.
6
In photography, the amount of light to which film is expected is influenced by the
aperture and shutter speed.
depth of field and f-number.
dept of the field and shutter speed.
"rule of threes" and aperture
7
Propaganda posters are
examples of decorative art.
always produced by social commentators.
examples of art intended to achieve social change on a massive scale.
instances of the use of art to achieve political objectives.
8
If one were making jewelry, one might use a spring-ring clasp for all but which of the following item?
Anklet
Bracelet
Earring
Necklace
9
The Romantic movement in art was primarily a reaction against the
minimalism of modern art.
rationalism of the Age of Enlightenment and the industrial revolution.
injustices of feudalism during the Middle Ages.
collective of Communist political philosophy.
10
When developing photographs in the darkroom, which of the following safety precautions is recommended?
All of the above
Covering chemical baths when not in use
Wearing gloves, goggles. and an apron to prevent injury
Use tongs to insert and remove photos from developer baths
11
Frescoes were traditionally painted on which of the following surfaces?
Wood
Plaster
Canvas
Paper
12
When creating pottery, the purpose of "wedging" the clay is to
wet it so that it is easier to shape.
remove air pockets and ensure the clay has a uniform consistency.
ensure that it is properly centered on the pottery wheel.
remove foreign objects such as small pebbles.
13
The threads that are stretched taut across the loom before weaving begins are called the
loom.
twill.
weft.
warp.
14
The influence of Impressionist art can best be described as
introducing a new interpretation of the concept of naturalism in art.
triggering a strong backlash in favor of naturalistic depictions
conveying its subjects' intense emotions.
ushering in social change through scathing social commentary.
15
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of contemporary performance art?
Achieving a well-defined political agenda through social commentary
Fusing art with daily life and inspiring social change
Infusing art into daily life by decorating utilitarian objects
Creating objects of enduring beauty
16
Which of the following is not a concept associated with contemporary performance art?
Characterization and plot are secondary to the experience of the moment.
The human body can be used as an artistic medium.
The line between performance and daily life should be blurred.
A hierarchy exists between the performance and the audience.
17
In order to create simple animation or a Web site, one would most likely use which of the following?
a digital camera
Microsoft Power Point
Adobe Flash
JavaScript
18
In digital imaging, a pixel is
the tiniest unit of visual information in an image
a type of paper on which digital images are printed.
a special lens used in digital cameras.
a mechanical component of a digital camera.
19
Islamic art primarily depicts
Arabic calligraphy.
portraits of Islamic leaders.
scenes from the Qur'an.
portraits of Mohammed and his family.
20
The fiber art technique that involves condensing, or matting, fibers together is called
felting.
flocking.
macrame'.
plaiting.

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