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Art EC-12 Prep Questions 2025 (extended)

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 59mins

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Class
Date
1.

Refer to the image of Romare Bearden’s Sunday After Sermon. In the work, the sense of a balanced composition is primarily created by the

a)

strategic placement of shapes, colors and textures.

b)

juxtaposition of photographs and paper as collage elements.

c)

use of paint to heighten contrast.

d)

repetition of young and old faces of African American people.

2.

Refer to the image of a color wheel, reproduced below. The wheel shown depicts the relationship between primary and secondary

a)

hues

b)

tints

c)

tones

d)

accents

3.

A color’s intensity is a basic property best defined as its relative

a)

warmth or coolness.

b)

dullness or brightness.

c)

lightness or darkness.

d)

opacity or transparency.

4.

In a still life composition, the figure–ground relationship generally corresponds to the relationship between which of the following?

a)

Small and large scale

b)

Static and dynamic balance

c)

Simple and complex shape

d)

Positive and negative space

5.

Which of the following drawing media offers the most limited range of values for rendering?

a)

Graphite stick

b)

Conté crayon

c)

Vine charcoal

d)

Compressed charcoal

6.

Of the following locations, it is safest to use spray fixative in

a)

a classroom that has open windows.

b)

an air-conditioned hallway.

c)

an unused basement space.

d)

an open-air courtyard.

7.

Which TWO of the following terms refer to types of line?

a)

Contour

b)

Doodle

c)

Hatched

d)

Cartoon

e)

Positive

8.

Which TWO of the following are commonly used with watercolor paint?

a)

Soft brushes

b)

Salt

c)

Squeegees

d)

Gel medium

e)

Gesso

9.

Which of the following terms refers to a blue pigment?

a)

Vermillion

b)

Ultramarine

c)

Umber

d)

Chrome

10.

Refer to the reproduced image of Vincent van Gogh’s The Potato Eaters. In an analytical classroom discussion of van Gogh’s early painting The Potato Eaters, which of the following conclusions would be logical?

a)

The drawing and features of the figures suggest the family’s hard life.

b)

The color palette prefigures the colors in van Gogh’s later well-known works.

c)

The position of the child suggests that she is unimportant in the family.

d)

The use of a single light source suggests that van Gogh had not yet mastered the depiction of light.

11.

Refer to the image of Melvin Edwards’ The Fourth Circle. After critiquing Melvin Edwards’ steel sculpture, tenth-grade students correctly deduce that the artist’s choice to cover all surfaces with matte black paint has which TWO of the following effects? Select two options.

a)

Variety is enhanced.

b)

Shapes are emphasized.

c)

Components are unified.

d)

Textures are obscured.

e)

Space is deepened.

12.

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in ceramics?

a)

Chasing

b)

Embossing

c)

Scoring

d)

Etching

13.

The material that is used as the center layer of a quilt is known as

a)

backing.

b)

felting.

c)

smocking.

d)

batting.

14.

To answer the question, refer to the image of the carved gem reproduced below. Which of the following is a jewelry-making method in which a design is reverse carved into a gemstone such as the blue onyx gem shown?

a)

Intaglio

b)

Inlay

c)

Cameo

d)

Scrimshaw

15.

Which of the following textile techniques uses a type of resist dyeing?

a)

Ombré dip dye

b)

Transfer printing

c)

Reverse appliqué

d)

Shibori tie dye

16.

Before creating a final edition of a print, a printmaker typically makes which of the following to ensure that the plate is printing as it should?

a)

A maquette

b)

A monoprint

c)

A patina

d)

A proof

17.

In digital photography, a histogram is used to gauge which of the following?

a)

History brush

b)

Tonal range

c)

Diopter adjustment

d)

Shutter speed

18.

If an artist appropriates an image from the Internet to incorporate in a digital work, it is most easily defensible for the artist to

a)

copy the image exactly, without alteration.

b)

research how often the image has been reproduced already.

c)

use an old image that no longer has copyright protection.

d)

choose an image that is not widely known.

19.

An art installation that includes looped film and sound elements is best described as which of the following?

a)

Endurance based

b)

Process based

c)

Product based

d)

Time based

20.

Traditional African Kente cloth consists of geometric patterns and vibrant colors that are

a)

derived from unknown sources.

b)

intended to be purely decorative.

c)

associated with creation mythology tales.

d)

meant to symbolize valued cultural concepts.

21.

The statue of David by Michelangelo became a symbol of the defense of civil liberty for which of the following cities?

a)

Milan

b)

Florence

c)

Athens

d)

Rome

22.

To answer the following question, refer to the detail of an Egyptian scroll reproduced below. The imagery in the detail shown refers to

a)

events after death.

b)

a royal parade.

c)

arguments among gods.

d)

performance of a play.

23.

To answer the following question, refer to the detail of an Egyptian scroll reproduced below. The detail shown is part of an Egyptian scroll made of

a)

papyrus.

b)

silk.

c)

canvas.

d)

ivory.

24.

The artwork of contemporary artist Kara Walker and Art Nouveau artist Aubrey Beardsley both share which of the following features?

a)

Heavy brushwork

b)

Naturalistic modeling

c)

Colorful geometric abstraction

d)

Black-and-white figural silhouette

25.

Refer to the image of Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. In The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the relationship between humanity and nature is best described by the idea that people

a)

can control nature if they try.

b)

have degraded the natural environment.

c)

are dominated by nature.

d)

are moved by the sublime beauty of nature.

26.

Which of the following descriptions is generally characteristic of traditional Chinese painting?

a)

Theatrical subjects and bold, heavy outlines

b)

Linear perspective and dramatic chiaroscuro

c)

Religious subjects and strong, opaque colors

d)

Aerial perspective and calligraphic brush strokes

27.

Indigenous Australian art frequently focuses on the

a)

influence of ancestral beings.

b)

feats of individual rulers.

c)

protection of the unconscious.

d)

attainment of enlightenment.

28.

To answer the following question, please refer to the image of Andean ear ornaments reproduced below. The pair of Moche ear ornaments shown depict winged runners that are best characterized as

a)

illusionistic.

b)

zoomorphic.

c)

naturalistic.

d)

anthropomorphic.

29.

Which of the following ancient cultures portrayed the human figure in an idealized form?

a)

Greek

b)

Egyptian

c)

Aegean

d)

Chinese

30.

To answer the following question, refer to the detail of Jan van Eyck’s Ghent Altarpiece reproduced below. Which of the following is a characteristic of van Eyck’s work that is evident in the image?

a)

Representations of classical subjects

b)

Depictions of stylized figures

c)

Use of painterly brushwork

d)

Rendering of minute detail

31.

Refer to the image of a poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec reproduced below. Which printing process did Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec use to create theatrical street posters, such as the artwork shown?

a)

Lithography

b)

Etching

c)

Silkscreen

d)

Woodcut

32.

The illustrations in the picture book Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold are based on her work with

a)

story quilts.

b)

encaustic paintings.

c)

heritage flags.

d)

glass mosaics.

33.

Which of the following painters received a commission in 1964 to create artwork for the interior of an interfaith chapel to be built in Houston, Texas?

a)

Clifford Still

b)

Mark Rothko

c)

Jackson Pollock

d)

Willem de Kooning

34.

To answer the following question, please refer to the image of Monet’s painting reproduced below. Which of the following is demonstrated in the painting and reflects Monet’s innovative approach to visual perception?

a)

Using only colors that have the same value

b)

Using strokes of color to represent the changing nature of light

c)

Using sharp shadows to indicate the exact time of day

d)

Using brushstroke patterns to demonstrate the movements of the painter’s eye

35.

Refer to August Macke’s painting reproduced below. The treatment of form and space in the painting primarily demonstrates the influence of

a)

Surrealism.

b)

Impressionism.

c)

Cubism.

d)

Romanticism.

36.

Refer to the reproduced image of Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco Last Supper. A primary goal of the painting was to

a)

critique corrupt practices within the church.

b)

attract attention and fame at a juried art exhibition.

c)

memorialize the scientific and literary achievements of a patron.

d)

break away from convention in dramatizing a religious narrative.

37.

To answer the following question, please refer to the image of Renoir’s Dance at Bougival reproduced below. The colors used to portray the two dancing figures in the foreground of this painting have the effect of

a)

making the figures seem weightless and ethereal.

b)

creating a visual contrast between the two figures.

c)

suggesting a mood of stillness and melancholy.

d)

creating an ambiguous sense of depth and volume.

38.

Which of the following terms refers to the underlying meaning of a work of art based on its formal qualities and subject matter as well as the personal and cultural experiences of the viewer?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Judgment

39.

Barbara Kruger’s artworks such as I shop therefore I am use appropriated imagery and text in a way that best aligns with which of the following approaches to analyzing works of art?

a)

Semiotic

b)

Iconographic

c)

Stylistic

d)

Psychoanalytic

40.

The art education model that plays down art production and fosters specific skills related to aesthetics, art criticism, and art history is

a)

discipline-based art education.

b)

visual culture art education.

c)

arts integration.

d)

choice-based art education.

41.

For a middle school lesson on rhythm, repetition and pattern, it would be most logical to connect those concepts to

a)

the choice of language in a well-known Shakespearean speech.

b)

a focused analysis of Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man.

c)

an excerpt from the music of a classical composer such as Mozart.

d)

stop-action photographs of an Olympic diver completing a dive.

42.

Of the following techniques and media, the best choice for a classroom with young students who are blind or have extremely limited sight is

a)

blending with pastels.

b)

crosshatching with pencils.

c)

sculpting with modeling clay.

d)

printmaking with linoleum.

43.

Which of the following art history activities would most likely help a middle school class develop the ability to make informed judgments about artwork from a variety of times and cultures?

a)

Asking the class to vote for its favorite work among a group of related works that are displayed in the classroom

b)

Defining the principles of design and then giving the class a written quiz about the principles

c)

Displaying a group of related works from various cultures and leading a discussion of how similar content is represented in each one

d)

Having each student in the class create a personal symbol, paint it with tempera paint, and write a paragraph explaining its meaning

44.

To ensure that art materials are not toxic, art teachers should look for

a)

donated and found materials.

b)

materials with an AP label from the ACMI.

c)

materials with a CL label from the ACMI.

d)

water-based materials only.

45.

Which of the following activities would best help students to make informed decisions about their works in progress?

a)

Asking students to write reflective self-assessments when the work is complete

b)

Holding formative critiques to discuss progress, problems and possible solutions

c)

Requiring students to keep careful logs of the time spent working on an assignment

d)

Giving students a rubric that explains the criteria that will be used in grading the assignment

46.

Of the following methods of presentation, which would be most effective for a high school teacher who wants all students to see the same set of visual examples?

a)

Providing access to several websites that have relevant images

b)

Projecting a digital slide show on a screen while the class watches

c)

Passing around books that each contain some of the images, with the relevant pages marked

d)

Circulating a stack of individual reproductions of the images for the students to each view

47.

If a teacher is required to assign a letter grade to student artwork, the most responsible way to arrive at the grade is to do which of the following?

a)

Intuitively sort students’ artwork into various piles by level of achievement and then assign a letter grade to the work in each pile.

b)

Organize the artwork on tables from most to least successful and then decide where to place the line between each letter grade.

c)

Assign a total number of possible points and then deduct points for any unsatisfactory aspects in the artwork.

d)

Use a predetermined rubric with criteria for each letter grade and then decide which set of criteria best fits each individual artwork.

48.

Which of the following questions, if included in a high school student’s self-assessment, would best reveal student growth after the completion of an art assignment?

a)

Did you enjoy the assignment? Why or why not?

b)

How long did the assignment take to complete? Was the time allowed reasonable?

c)

What is the subject matter of the work you created for the assignment? Where did you get this idea?

d)

What new strategy or technique did you try in the assignment? How was this attempt successful or unsuccessful?

49.

The method of assessment most suitable for evaluating expressive learning is

a)

standardized testing.

b)

state competency testing.

c)

performance assessment.

d)

personality assessment.

50.

To promote district support for a school’s art program, it is most appropriate for a teacher to take which of the following actions?

a)

Display the winning work from a student-run art contest in the school hallway.

b)

Post images of students working in art class on a social networking website.

c)

Make a presentation of representative student artwork to the school board.

d)

Allow gifted students to come to the art room during their lunch period.

51.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)?

a)

To provide students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education tailored to their individual needs.

b)

To exempt students with disabilities from standardized testing.

c)

To segregate students with disabilities from their non-disabled peers.

d)

To provide students with disabilities with a private education at public expense.

52.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)?

a)

To provide students with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education tailored to their individual needs.

b)

To exempt students with disabilities from standardized testing.

c)

To segregate students with disabilities from their non-disabled peers.

d)

To provide students with disabilities with a private education at public expense.

53.

Match each classroom assessment purpose with its description.

a)

To monitor student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.

1.

Formative assessment

b)

To assign grades to students for their performance.

2.

Summative assessment

c)

To compare student performance to national standards.

3.

Standardized assessment

d)

To determine which students are eligible for special education services.

4.

Diagnostic assessment

54.

What is the process for burnishing a colored pencil drawing?

a)

multiple passes over the same area, in multiple directions, going from light pressure to hard pressure

b)

scribbling very hard in the space that needs to be colored

c)

using a paper blender

d)

dipping the pencil in water first

55.

What were the Maoi Statues on Easter Island made from?

a)

Volcanic rock

b)

Lava

c)

Mountain rock

d)

Mix of rock and clay

56.

This art style is most known for its exploration of bold, unnatural color and painterly qualities

a)

Cubism

b)

Pop Art

c)

Impressionism

d)

Fauvism

57.

This style is characterized by exaggerated movement and clear, realistic detail to produce drama. It also usually has dramatic lighting.

a)

Impressionism

b)

Expressionism

c)

Baroque

d)

Rococo

58.

This art style focuses more on emotions and ideas rather than showing a realistic representation

a)

Expressionism

b)

Impressionism

c)

Romanticism

d)

Realism

59.

This art style is best known for its unusual, unnerving, and illogical artworks that activate the subconscious mind through its imagery

a)

Surrealism

b)

Pop Art

c)

Fauvism

d)

Impressionism

60.

This art style challenged the traditions of fine art by including imagery of popular culture and mass-produced objects

a)

Expressionism

b)

Surrealism

c)

Fauvism

d)

Pop Art

61.

This art style featured soft colors and curved lines, and focused on lighthearted subject matter.

a)

Baroque

b)

Rococo

c)

Expressionism

d)

Pop Art

62.

A Neo-Impressionist style of painting using dots of color for optical blending

a)

Post-Impressionism

b)

Pointillism

c)

Ben-day dots

d)

Dot Matrix

63.

This style of art was a revival of classic Greek and Roman art forms, including realistic figures, perspective, and foreshortening

a)

Renaissance

b)

Rococo

c)

Romanticism

d)

Realism

64.

The images on the Olympic vases were painted in a silhouette-like style called what?

a)

orange figure

b)

red figure

c)

gold figure

d)

black figure

65.

In Greek art, men are typically portrayed with exaggerated body features such as overly-buff thigh muscles. However, they didn't actually look this way in real life. What is the reason for the exaggerated paintings?

a)

The Greeks were uncomfortable with their real bodies.

b)

It made them feel more powerful.

c)

The paintings represented the Greeks' idea of the perfect ideal body.

d)

The artists didn't know what the athletes actually looked like.

66.

The way this figure is standing with more weight on one leg and the torso twisted somewhat is called a _____ stance.

a)

entasis

b)

contrapposto

c)

foreshortening

d)

kore

67.
The Column of Trajan was built to commemorate his victory over the Dacians, and does so by
a)
Gold leaf decorations  
b)
A spiral relief narrative all the way up the column
c)
Panels on the base proclaiming his victories  
d)
A chaotic battle scene with Romans and Goths
68.
Official portraits of Augustus Caesar portray him  
a)
As an aging man of wisdom
b)
As a wrinkled statesman  
c)
A Godlike, youthful figure
d)
As a humble serf
69.

Which of these Mesoamerican civilizations is considered the 'mother culture' of all Mesoamerican nations?

a)

The Aztecs

b)

The Olmecs

c)

The Mayans

d)

The Zapotecs

70.

Match the following artists with their nationality.

a)

Rembrandt von Rijn

1.

Dutch artist

b)

Michelangelo Buonarroti

2.

Italian artist (Renaissance)

c)

Leonardo da Vinci

3.

Italian artist (Renaissance)

d)

Eugene Delacroix

4.

French Romantic artist

71.

What was Eugene Delacroix introduced to at the Louvre?

a)

Murals

b)

English watercolor painting

c)

Italian Sculptures

d)

Baroque oil paintings

72.

What defines forms through contrast of light and shadow?

a)

Chiaroscuro

b)

Hydraulics

c)

Dante

d)

Stumato

73.

Mexican Muralist;

A member of the Communist party, he created popular political murals throughout Mexico that often included attacks on the ruling class, the church and capitalism.

a)

Frida Kahlo

b)

Diego Rivera

c)

Andy Warhol

d)

Pablo Picasso

74.

Who made the Ghent Altarpiece?

a)

Jan van Eyck

b)

Ghiberti

c)

Hubert and Jan van Eyck

d)

Brunelleschi

75.

Who made Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife?

a)

Jan Van Eyck

b)

Brunelleschi

c)

Sandro Botticelli

d)

Michelangelo

76.

Who made this version of David?

a)

Donatello

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Bernini

d)

Raphael

77.

Who made the Florence Cathedral Dome?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Botticelli

d)

Brunelleschi

78.

Who made this version of David?

a)

Bernini

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Caravaggio

d)

Donatello

79.
What are the steps in the proper order for Art Criticism?
a)
Describe, Interpret, Analyze, Judge
b)
Interpret, Describe, Judge, Analyze
c)
Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Judge
d)
Judge, Describe, Analyze, Interpret
80.

This is a building made of mud bricks and has high walls with a long, gradual staircase leading to the top of the structure.


Saddam Hussein parked his fighter jets next to it during Operation Desert Storm war in the 1990s to keep the Americans from blowing them up.

a)

Ishtar Gate

b)

Ziggurat of Ur

c)

Stele of Hammurabi

d)

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

81.

Match the correct paint with its correct binder.

a)

Acrylic

1.

Synthetic resin

b)

Tempera

2.

Egg yolk

c)

Oil

3.

Linseed Oil

d)

Watercolor

4.

Gum arabic

82.

A Renaissance painting technique from the Italian word for "smoke," involving subtle, seamless blending of colors and tones to create soft, hazy, and lifelike transitions without harsh lines

a)

sfumato

b)

chiaroscuro

c)

sgraffito

d)

impasto

83.

Which of the following artists is known for pioneering the use of oil paint to achieve realistic textures and reflections in Northern Renaissance art?

a)

Albrecht Dürer

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Raphael

d)

Jan van Eyck

84.

Which Mexican muralist is famous for creating large-scale frescoes that depict social and political themes, often focusing on the struggles of the working class?

a)

Joaquín Torres-García

b)

David Alfaro Siqueiros

c)

Diego Rivera

d)

José Clemente Orozco