WorksheetsVAC2_UNIT 2_ADINKRA & SHIBORI PRINTMAKING
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is an adinkra?
Adinkra is a cotton cloth created and used in Ghana by stamping symbols that represent symbolic meaning.
A type of quilt.
An alphabet.
Cool art designs.
What part of Africa were adrinkras started?
Zimbabwe
Ghana
Botswana
Zambia
Who was originally allowed to wear garments with adinkra symbols on them?
Everyone
Teachers
Royalty and Spiritual Leaders
Children
What are the adinkra stamps carved into?
Wood
Leather
Rubber
Gourds
What does this adinkra stamp represent?
Love, family and unity
Heatbreak
Favorite things
Caring and kindness
What does symbolism mean?
It's a type of instrument.
A picture.
A symbol that represents something else.
A form of language.
What does the spiderweb symbol mean?
Unity
Love
Adventure
Creativity
Where is Ghana located in Africa?
South Africa
North Africa
East Africa
West Africa
Which of the following is the alternate version the this symbol
“Dinkra” means ______ in the Akan language?
to find peace, love and happiness
growth, joy, and strength
to be separated, taking leave or farewell.
fairness and equality
Adinkra (ah-DEEN-krah) is hand-printed ____ made in Ghana. (another word for textiles)
plaster
fabric
metal
wood
Adinkra cloths were originally made for royalty to wear at religious ceremonies, especially ___________.
weddings
anniversaries
birth
funerals
It is the art of transferring or duplicating images.
A. Landscape painting
B. Sculpture
C. Printmaking
D. Engraving
It is done when you cut away the portions from block of woods leaving portion of the design that will stand out from the block.
A. Relief
B. Intaglio
c. Silk Screen
What is this tool called?
(a)
Which one is the correct statement of Shibori?
Shibori or Tie-Dye is a technique by dyeing cloth that only can be folded according to a certain pattern.
Shibori is a technique that transfers plant color and shape onto cloth. This technique is similar to bundle dyeing, but a bit different.
Shibori or Tie-Dye is commonly used to define various methods of decorating cloth or textile materials which are done by dyeing cloth that has been tied, sewn, or folded according to a certain pattern.
Shibori or Tie-Dye is a technique by dyeing cloth that only can be tied according to a certain pattern.
The picture above is................... technique.
Arashi
Nui
Kumo
Kanoko
Shibori is famous for its blue natural dyes. Natural dyes that it used is.................
Red Rose
Indigofera
Sappan wood
Onion
Which one is not the way of making a shibori technique?
Tied
Pound
Sewn
Folded
2. In Japan their tie-dyeing is known as ?
Shibora
Bandhana
Shibori
Bandhani
4. TRUE or FALSE. Tie- dyeing is gathering the fabric together and tying them tightly with string before putting it in the dye bath.
TRUE
FALSE
5. TRUE or FALSE. Dyes are discovered with flowers, leaves, barks, and various plant’s juices.
TRUE
FALSE
The tie-dye technique in Japan is called shibori. Is the statement true or false?
TRUE
FALSE
The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors or other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.
Variety
Emphasis
Placement
Value
What type of balance do you see in this image?
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Radial
Informal
M.C. Escher used _________________ rhythm in this artwork to show more than one element repeating a 1-2-1-2-1-2 pattern.
flowing
regular
progressive
alternating
How did this artist create emphasis?
Isolation
Placement
Contrast
Patterns
What type of balance is seen in this image?
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Radial
Formal
What type of rhythm appears in this image?
Flowing
Regular
Alternating
Progressive
A principle of design that focuses on a repetition of elements is ________________.
Shape
Pattern
Value
Proportion
Principle of art concerned with difference or contrast.
Variety
Unity
Harmony
Rhythm
The tie-dye printing in Japan is __________.
Pelangi
Bandhani
Shibori
What is the minimum time we need to let the dye soak in for?
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
72 hours
Why do we tie or bind the fabric with string or rubber bands?
To make shapes
To add texture
To add contrast
To create areas where the dye won't go to leave the fabric white
Where does the art of Shibori tie dying come from?
India
Africa
Japan
Korea
What colour do Japanese traditionally use for the Shibori technique?
Orange
Red
Blue
Green
The concept of corporate identity is similar to that of our own personal identity.
NO
YES
A logo is made up of
Images
Texts
Shapes
All of the above
The Principle of Design, Rhythm is...
the visual weight of a design
elements in a design that appear to belong together
repetition or movement that guides the eye
any two connected points
The Element of Design, shape is...
geometric or organic, and defined by boundaries, such as line or color
the visual weight of a design
any two connected points
repetition or movement that guides the eye
The Principle of Design, Unity is
elements in a design that appear to belong together
a distribution of equal visual weight
creates a mood and tells a story about the design
a juxtaposition that accentuates difference
A ___________ is a symbol or other design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Watermark
Stock Image
Logo
Brand Name
A good logo should be
Unique
Memorable
Simple
Representative of the company
All of the above
