Art Mediums and Techniques Quiz

What does the Latin word "medium" signify in the context of art?

• An artist's tool

• The materials used by an artist

• A type of artwork

• The process of painting

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which painting method is applied to a moist plaster surface and requires swift execution?

• Oil painting

• Fresco

• Tempera

• Encaustic

What material serves as the binder in tempera paints?

• Linseed oil

• Egg yolk or egg white

• Gum water

• Acrylic emulsion

What is "tesserae" primarily used for?

• Gouache

• Mosaic

• Tapestry

• Watercolor

What characterizes watercolor as a painting medium?

• Glossy finish

• application to wet plaster

• Transparency and varying tones

• Resistance to moisture

Who is referred to as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"?

• Juan Luna

• Vicente Manansala

• Fernando Amorsolo

• Guillermo Tolentino

Which art form is crafted by weaving colored threads onto a warp?

• Mosaic

• Printmaking

• Tapestry

• Drawing

What medium combines characteristics of both watercolor and oil paint?

• Tempera

• Acrylic

• Gouache

• Encaustic

What is the primary material used in stained glass art?

• Resin

• Plexiglass

• Colored glass

• Ceramic

What does encaustic painting involve?

• Egg-based pigments

• Wax colors fixed with heat

• Acrylic binders

• Water-based pigments