Art Display Quiz

What is the purpose of displaying artwork?

• To protect the artwork from damage

• To present the artwork

• To create the artwork

• To sell the artwork

What is the purpose of conserving artwork?

• To present the artwork

• To create the artwork

• To protect the artwork from potential damage

• To sell the artwork

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using cases, plinths, pedestals, and partitions in art displays?

• Puts distance between artwork and viewer

• Protects artwork from air pollutants

• Enhances the color of the artwork

• Prevents artwork from being accidentally stepped on or kicked

What is one of the purposes of using enclosed cases in art displays?

• To make the artwork look larger

• To protect the artwork from being touched

• To change the temperature of the artwork

• To make the artwork more colorful

How do plinths benefit the viewing experience of artwork?

• They raise the artwork to eye-level

• They change the color of the artwork

• They make the artwork smaller

• They add sound effects to the display

What is the recommended height for hanging artworks at eye-level?

• 100cm off the floor

• 155cm off the floor

• 200cm off the floor

• 120cm off the floor

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of framing artwork with a glass screen?

• Protects artwork from direct light

• Protects the artwork from being touched

• Makes the artwork more colorful

• Creates a consistent and formal display

What is one of the purposes of framing artwork with a glass screen?

• To make the artwork heavier

• To protect the artwork from air pollutants

• To make the artwork larger

• To change the color of the artwork

What is mounting?

• To frame a 3D artwork

• To attach a 2D artwork onto a sheet of cardboard or other backing

• To hang a painting on the wall

• To laminate a drawing

Which of the following is NOT a step in the mounting process?

• Attaching a 2D artwork onto a sheet of cardboard

• Using a frame to enclose the artwork

• Using other backing materials

• Ensuring the artwork is flat and secure