True or false: Drawing only uses dry media.
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False
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Drawing was traditionally used for what purpose?
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Preliminary studies for larger works of art in different media.
The correct answer is: Preliminary studies for larger works of art in
different media.
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What is the physical difference between vine and compressed charcoal?
How do they differ in their effects?
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Vine: charred twigs and small branches. Effects: range of values from
light to dark tones. Compressed: pulverized charcoal compressed into
sticks. Effects: deep, rich blacks
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Why would drawing be important to a sculptor?
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Drawing preliminary sketches and poses. Visualizing form.
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What would you include in a complete list of drawing media that contain
color?
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pencils, chalk, pastels
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What does painting offer that drawing can’t?
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Painting media offers a wide range of colors, textures and surface
coverage techniques.
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What is impasto? What is a glaze?
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Impasto: thick buildup of paint. Glaze: Thin layer of diluted paint.
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What is a ground, and how is it traditionally prepared for painting?
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Ground is the surface to be painted on. Traditional preparation: apply
thin layers of gesso. Sand between coats.
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True or false: Woodcut prints afford lots of detail.
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What one characteristic is shared by all forms of printmaking? Hint: a
mechanical function.
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Use of a press.
The correct answer is: Use of a press.
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Which form of printmaking offers the most detail? Why?
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Intaglio. Networks of needle scratches build areas of detail on the plate.
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Transparent watercolor relies on what for its color resonance?
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white paper ground
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Explain the role collage had in the development of modern art.
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Cubists used collage in the rebuilding of forms. Created flat space
emphasizing the picture plane.
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Define “collage”.
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Use of cutting/pasting found materials onto drawings, paintings and
prints.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Encaustic
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pigment, wax, heat: Very stable
The correct answer is: pigment, wax, heat: Very stable
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Tempera
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pigment, egg yolk, water: Layered in washes. Detail, color and stability.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Oil
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pigment, linseed oil, turpentine: Range of color and tones. Workable for
long periods.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Fresco
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pigment, lime plaster, water: Covers large surface areas, strong color,
durable when kept dry.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Acrylic
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pigment, acrylic polymer, water: Water based alternative to oils. Dries
quickly, extremely stable.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint:
Transparent watercolor
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pigment, gum arabic, water: Applied in thin washes. Uses the white of
the paper for sense of light.
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List the components and characteristics of the following paint: Gouache
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pigment, gum arabic, chalk, water: Opaque watercolor. Thin applications.
Areas of solid color.
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What are the three basic processes in printmaking? How do they differ?
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Relief: raised surface accepts the ink. Relief prints have high contrast, less
detail Intaglio: recessed surface accepts ink. Intaglio prints offer greater
areas of detail, plate manipulation. Planar: flat surface accepts ink. Planar
prints are more painterly. Can accommodate various mediums. Use of
monoprint.
