AnswersPBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_0100310_Introduction_to_Art_History_2016Unit Test

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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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A ______(1)______ is used to spin the clay while the ceramicist shapes it into a form, where as a ______(2)______ is used to fire, or heat the clay.

A
(1) clay spinner; (2) roaster
B
(1) potters wheel; (2) kiln
C
(1) kiln; (2) glaze
D
(1) meander; (2) slip oven
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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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The Arts and Crafts Movement was largely fueled by the _____(1)_____, in which everything was mass produced. More and more artists wanted to return to _____(2)_____ objects that were unique.

A
(1) 20th century; (2) rustic
B
(1) Industrial Revolution; (2) hand-crafted
C
(1) Artistic Revolution; (2) machine made
D
(1) Revolutionary War; (2) hand-made
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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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This is an example of a ________________ because it not only shows skills and beauty, but was also created to hold or transport something. a. piece of functional art c. piece of fine art b. practical vase Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
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B
C
C
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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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This image is an example which technique in ceramics?

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A
red figure painting
B
meander pattern
C
glazing
D
black figure painting
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All of the following are types of artistic techniques that use fibers, except which?

A
glass blowing
B
sewing
C
basketry
D
weaving
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_____(1) _____ are made by heating sand silica until it melts into a liquid state. The melted glass can then either be shaped by _____(2) _____ the liquid glass or by pouring the melted glass into a mold. The shape and size of the finished piece depends on the tools and method used by the artist.

A
(1) Glass pieces of art; (2) condensing
B
(1) Fiber crafts; (2) hammering
C
(1) Glass crafts; (2) blowing
D
(1) Fiber pieces of art; (2) shaping
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Black figure painting is ____________________

A
a hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials.
B
an advanced technique allowing for more detailed figures.
C
a process in which the outside rim is designed with geometric patterns consisting of horizontal and vertical lines.
D
an ancient Greek technique in which the figures appear as black silhouettes on red background.
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_____________ is a process, also known as inlay, in which spaces are cut into wood and filled with wood shapes of a different color.

A
Amphora
B
Wood grain
C
Intarsia
D
Meander pattern
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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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If a piece of glass permits light to pass through, then it is considered ___________.

A
transparent
B
reflective
C
transmitting
D
absorbent
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Earthenware is a(n) ____________________

A
hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago.
B
common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form.
C
advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified.
D
type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature.
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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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Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence. Prisms made of glass will ________ light and create colored rainbows on a wall, as is shown in the image above.

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transmit
B
transfer
C
refract
D
absorb
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A handicraft _____________

A
is a creative expression of an idea in some form.
B
is a type of cloth made by interlacing threads on a loom.
C
is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.
D
emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.
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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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___________ is a creative expression of an idea in some form.

A
Handicraft
B
Craft
C
Art
D
Embroidery

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