M2.1.2 SCULPTURE

Multiple Choice

What is the wooden or metal framework sometimes used to support the weight of the soft materials during the modeling process?

• Armature

• Kiln

• Die

• Chinsel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the technique of polychromy in sculpture?

• Applying color to the surface of a sculpture to bring it to life

• Joining metal parts to create complex structures

• Using digital technology to create sculptures

• Carving sculptures from a single block of stone

Multiple Choice

Why is carving fundamentally referred to as a subtractive process in sculpture?

• Because it involves using tools and abrasives to finish the surface.

• Because it is used to create figures, reliefs, or abstract forms.

• Because the artist forms the sculpture by removing material with tools like chisels.

• Because it is primarily used on hard materials like stone and wood.

Multiple Choice

Which technique is described as a cutting-edge technology allowing for precise and intricate builds and endless possibilities for customization?

• Assemblage

• 3D Printing

• Carving

• Hammering

Multiple Choice

An artist is working on a tall, complex form using a soft, pliable medium like clay. What essential supporting element must they often incorporate during the modeling process to manage the medium's weight and prevent collapse?

• A hot kiln to turn the material into terracotta.

• A metal or plastic armature.

• An abrasive tool to carve away excess material.

• A die to press a design into the surface.

Multiple Choice

Why are materials such as stone and wood described as materials sculptors often work with when using the carving technique?

• They are flexible and easily modeled with hands.

• They are soft materials that require an armature

• They are hard materials suitable for the subtractive process of carving.

• They are used in the process of creating a mold.