Repousse 2024

What does the term "repousse" mean in the context of Greek and Roman Art?

• Carving into stone

• Pushed forward from the back

• Molding with clay

• Painting on a surface

What is a low relief?

• A sculpture with deep undercuts

• A flat drawing with no texture

• A design that extends slightly from the background without undercuts

• A fully three-dimensional sculpture

Which tool is described as being used to stretch or push the metal?

• Chisel

• Stylus

• Hammer

• Anvil

What is the purpose of embossing?

• To flatten a design onto a surface

• To create a pattern of colors

• To press a design into a surface so it is raised in relief

• To polish a surface to a high shine

What is the technique called when the metal is pushed back from the front?

• Engraving

• Chasing

• Welding

• Casting

What does "antiquing" refer to in metalworking?

• Polishing metal to a high shine

• Using paint wiped back to make something appear older

• Creating a futuristic design

• Using ancient techniques to create metal objects

What is the purpose of using unity in art?

• To create a sense of chaos

• To make the art look incomplete

• To make the art look whole by using similar elements

• To highlight the differences in the artwork

What is repousse used for?

• Decorating metal for jewelry, armor, weapons

• Decorating paper for origami

• Decorating wood for furniture

• Decorating glass for stained glass windows