AnswersHS Intro to Art Sem. 2Relief

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Assemblage is ________________

A
a technique for casting where wax is carved then heated after a mold is made, then heated so that the wax melts, leaving an impression.
B
an additive process where artists construct work by putting together objects and attaches them in some way.
C
a substitution process in which the artist models an image in a soft medium such as wax, and then replaces it with something more durable such as bronze.
D
the use of tools to chip away at a base in order to produce the sculpture.
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All of the following are examples of materials used for carving, except which?

A
stone
B
ivory
C
wood
D
clay
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Which of the following is not true of relief sculpture?

A
There are three primary types of relief sculpture.
B
A relief sculpture contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
C
Many examples of sunken reliefs have been found in Egyptian tombs.
D
The carved images in relief sculptures always extend at least halfway off the background.
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If you examine the images below, you will notice they are examples of sculpture. Which would not be considered an example of an environment sculpture? a. c. b. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B
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D
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The primary difference between a high relief and a low relief is that _________________

A
a high relief must project at least halfway off the background.
B
a low relief is carved into the background, where as a high relief is projected out.
C
low reliefs are found only in Egyptian tombs and in Grecian art.
D
a high relief must project no more than one-half of its images from the background.
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This relief sculpture is an example of a ________________.

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A
high relief
B
low relief
C
freestanding relief
D
sunken relief
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A freestanding sculpture _________________

A
is the type of sculpture which most resembles painting.
B
is surrounded by space on all sides, allowing it to be viewed from multiple perspectives..
C
contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
D
has less projection from the background plane than high relief.
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An installations sculpture is ____________________

A
a sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where the exist.
B
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding.
C
a group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space.
D
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.
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Which of the following is not true of sculpture in the round?

A
There are three main techniques of sculpture in the round which include, casting, carving, and assemblage.
B
It is a three dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.
C
Sculptures in the round are usually posed in order to create an interesting composition from all viewing angles.
D
When observing a sculpture in the round, the division of positive and negative space is depending on the angle it is viewed from.
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______________ is a type of sculpture that was inspired by forms and processes from nature.

A
Sculpture series
B
Natural sculpture
C
Installation sculpture
D
Site specific sculpture
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______________ is the process of forming a pliable medium with hands or tools.

A
Modeling
B
Carving
C
Casting
D
Assemblage
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What is an environment sculpture?

A
A group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space.
B
A sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where it exists.
C
A sculpture that has a relationship with its surroundings.
D
A form of site specific sculpture, which is designed to affect the way the space is experienced.
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A high relief is _________________

A
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
B
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
C
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
D
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
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A site specific sculpture is __________________

A
a sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where it exists.
B
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.
C
a group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space.
D
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding.
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This sculpture is an example of a low relief because ___________________.

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it can be view from multiple perspectives.
B
the images are extended less than halfway out of the background.
C
the images are carved into some type of stone.
D
the images are projected off the background so that they curve back into the background to creating shadowing.
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Picture 1: Picture2: Picture 3: Examine the three pictures above. Which type of relief is each?

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Picture 1: sunken relief; Picture 2: freestanding sculpture; Picture 3: high relief
B
Picture 1: high relief; Picture 2: sunken relief; Picture 3: high relief
C
Picture 1: low relief; Picture 2: freestanding sculpture; Picture 3: high relief
D
Picture 1: sunken relief; Picture 2: high-standing sculpture; Picture 3: low relief
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Picture 1: Picture 2: Examine the examples of sculpture above. What technique was used to make each?

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Picture 1: carving; Picture 2: assemblage
B
Picture 1: casting; Picture 2: modeling
C
Picture 1: modeling; Picture 2: casting
D
Picture 1: assemblage; Picture 2: carving
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Which sculpture technique is more commonly used by modern artists than by artists in the past?

A
assemblage
B
carving
C
casting
D
modeling
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