M2.1.2 SCULPTURE

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Artists use the assemblage process to arrange carefully shaped or found objects into a ___ .

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

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What sculptural technique is defined by the artist arranging carefully shaped or found objects to create a three-dimensional version of a collage?

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.

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What is the term that literally means "many colors" and refers to applying color, paint, or glaze to the surface of a sculpture?

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What is the technique that involves joining metal parts to create complex structures?

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.