2D2 Midterm 2024

What is the primary purpose of a gesture drawing?

• To capture fine details

• To create a rough outline of the subject’s movement and energy

• To add color to a subject

• To study shadow and light

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a gesture drawing?

• Quick and loose strokes

• Focus on capturing the movement

• High attention to detail and realism

• Use of basic shapes to form the structure

What is the typical time frame for completing a gesture drawing?

• multiple days

• 30-45 minutes

• 1-2 hours

• 5 minutes or less

Which of the following is most important in gesture drawing?

• Proportions

• Gesture and flow

• Detail

• Symmetry

When doing live figure drawing, which of these techniques helps establish the basic structure?

• Shading

• Contour lines

• Proportional measurements

• Texture

What is the typical head-to-body proportion in classical figure drawing?

• 1:4

• 1:6

• 1:7

• 1:8

Which of the following mediums is commonly used for figure drawing when the drawing includes shading and depth?

• Pastels

• Charcoal

• Watercolor

• Oil paints

What is the "line of action" in figure drawing?

• The outline of the figure’s pose

• An imaginary line that runs through the figure defining it main movement or flow

• The outline of the figure's clothing

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Impressionist landscapes?

• Short, visible brushstrokes

• Focus on light and atmosphere

• Vibrant colors

• All the above

Which Impressionist artist is famous for his painting “Impression, Sunrise”?

• Claude Monet

• Edgar Degas

• Pierre-Auguste Renoir

• Georges Seurat