Module 1: Introduction (part II)

Module 1: Introduction

by Dan Ault

Multiple Choice

Art in which the subject matter is often simplified or distorted can be described as _____________.

• realism

• abstraction

• non-representational

• out of context

Multiple Choice

The place in a work of art in which attracts the most attention is called the _____________.

• vanishing point

• iconography

• focal point

• central theme

Multiple Choice

Why is the depiction of foreground, middle ground and background in a painting  called the illusion of space?

• In real space there is no foreground, middle ground or background

• In reality, space cannot be separated from time

• The goal of painting is always to distort reality

• The painting in reality is two-dimensional, but has the appearance of three-dimensional space.

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of sculpture?

• relief, intaglio and in the round

• one-dimensional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional

• drawing, carving and casting

• marble, wood and bronze

Multiple Choice

Oil paint is a mixture of pigment and __________.

• linseed oil

• crude oil

• vegetable oil

• coconut oil

Multiple Choice

Tempera paint is a mixture of pigments and _____________.

• linseed oil

• hot wax

• egg yolks

• gum arabic

Multiple Choice

Woodcuts and Engravings are forms of ____________. 

• full-round sculpture

• printmaking

• kinetic sculpture

• picture frames

Multiple Choice

A work of art that is described as non-representational means that it _____________. 

• displays subject matter is distorted or simplified

• has a deeper, symbolic meaning other than what it appears to be

• does not refer to anything outside of itself

• is based on fictional characters or beings.

Multiple Choice

In a painting, overlapping may be used to imply ____________.

• depth

• importance

• time sequence

• unity

Multiple Choice

In the system of One-Point Perspective, the vanishing point is always located  _______________.

• in the center of the picture

• beyond the edges of the picture plane

• on the horizon line

• in the eye of the beholder