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Tessellation and Printmaking Practice Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a tessellation?

a)

A pattern that repeats without gaps or overlaps

b)

A type of printmaking technique

c)

A method of shading in a drawing

d)

A design with random shapes that do not connect

2.

What are transformations in tessellations?

a)

The process of mixing colors to create new shades

b)

The movement of a shape using rotation, reflection, or translation

c)

A technique for carving into a printing plate

d)

A way of layering paint for depth

3.

How did M.C. Escher change tessellations from those found in Alhambra Castle?

a)

He used only geometric shapes instead of organic forms

b)

He added shading and color to create depth in his designs

c)

He transformed mathematical patterns into recognizable figures like animals and people

d)

He removed symmetry from his designs

4.

How is Elizabeth Catlett’s subject matter different from M.C. Escher’s?

a)

A) Catlett focused on social issues and human figures, while Escher focused on mathematical patterns and illusions

b)

B) Catlett used only black-and-white prints, while Escher used bright colors

c)

C) Catlett’s work had no repetition, while Escher used only repeated shapes

d)

D) Catlett painted landscapes, while Escher created sculptures

5.

Why is it essential to use a bench hook in printmaking? Mark only one oval.

a)

To help spread ink evenly on the printing plate

b)

To secure the linoleum or woodblock while carving, preventing slipping

c)

To dry prints quickly after inking

d)

To create patterns in the ink before printing

6.

What is a ghost print? Mark only one oval.

a)

A) A print made by rubbing a pencil over textured paper

b)

B) A faint second print made using leftover ink from the original print

c)

C) A print created with invisible ink

d)

D) A special type of stencil used in screen printing

7.

What is the primary purpose of a brayer in printmaking?

a)

D) To create textures on the paper

b)

C) To dry the ink quickly after printing

c)

B) To apply ink evenly onto a surface

d)

A) To carve intricate designs into a printing plate

8.

What is a key characteristic of a relief print?

a)

D) The print is created using a digital printer

b)

A) The image is carved into the surface, and the recessed areas hold the ink

c)

B) The image is drawn directly onto the paper with ink

d)

C) The raised areas of the surface are inked and printed