Classical Greek Era Paintings Quiz

What were the most common methods of Greek painting during the classical era?

• Fresco and Encaustic

• Oil and Watercolor

• Acrylic and Tempera

• Gouache and Pastel

What shapes are commonly found in vase paintings from the classical Greek era?

• Kylix, Amphora, Hydria, Pyxis

• Amphoriskos, Chous, Skyphos, Loutrophoros

• Pelike, Lekanis, Lekythos, Krater

• Oinochoe, Stamnos, Alabastron, Kantharos

What is the Kerch Style also referred to as?

• Attic Black-Figure

• Corinthian Pottery

• Red-Figure Pottery

• Kerch Vases

What is panel painting?

• Paintings on walls

• Paintings on tombs

• Paintings on vases

• Paintings of flat panels of wood

What art process involves creating an image using small pieces of colored glass, stones, or other materials?

• Sculpture

• Collage

• Calligraphy

• Mosaic

Where were paintings most commonly found during the classical Greek era?

• Temples and palaces

• Vases, panels, and tombs

• Public squares and streets

• Marketplaces and theaters

What method was commonly used for tomb/wall painting during the classical Greek era?

• Frescos either tempera or encaustic

• Oil painting

• Acrylic painting

• Watercolor painting

What is the main material used in mosaic art?

• Charcoal

• Clay

• Oil paint

• Colored glass

What is the main difference between fresco and encaustic painting?

• Frescos use watercolor, while encaustic uses oil paint

• Frescos use oil paint, while encaustic uses watercolor

• Frescos use heated wax, while encaustic uses wet plaster

• Frescos use wet plaster, while encaustic uses heated wax

What is the most common material used for panel painting during the classical Greek era?

• Stone

• Wood

• Canvas

• Metal