Painting Techniques

What is the term for using strong contrasts between light and dark in art to suggest volume and depth?

• Chiaroscuro

• Sfumato

• Tenebrism

• Foreshortening

What is the term for using thin, transparent layers of paint to create a luminous effect?

• A) Glazing

• B) Impasto

• C) Scumbling

• D) Sgraffito

Which painting technique involves applying thick layers of paint to create texture?

• A) Impasto

• B) Glazing

• C) Sfumato

• D) Grisaille

In art, what does the term 'sfumato' refer to?

• A) A technique of blending colors and tones

• B) A method of scratching through a surface

• C) A style of painting with dots

• D) A way of using geometric shapes

What is the purpose of using a 'grisaille' technique in painting?

• A) To create a monochromatic effect

• B) To add vibrant colors

• C) To emphasize brush strokes

• D) To highlight specific details

Which technique is used to create a sense of depth by gradually transitioning from light to dark?

• A) Chiaroscuro

• B) Sfumato

• C) Impasto

• D) Glazing

What does the term 'scumbling' mean in painting?

• A) Applying a thin layer of opaque paint

• B) Using a palette knife to create texture

• C) Blending colors smoothly

• D) Scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer

Which technique involves scratching through a layer of paint to reveal the layer beneath?

• A) Sgraffito

• B) Glazing

• C) Impasto

• D) Sfumato

What is the main characteristic of the 'pointillism' technique?

• A) Using small dots of color

• B) Applying thick layers of paint

• C) Blending colors smoothly

• D) Creating a monochromatic effect

Which painting technique is known for its use of small, distinct dots of color applied in patterns to form an image?

• A) Pointillism

• B) Impasto

• C) Sfumato

• D) Grisaille