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Which of the following is not true of silver?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals.
B
It is a precious metal used to make ornaments, jewelry, and utensils.
C
It is a copper alloy, usually mixed tin as the main additive.
D
It is very ductile and malleable, slightly harder than gold.
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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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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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A craft ___________________

A
emphasizes the physical effort and skill in the creative process.
B
is a creative expression of an idea in some form.
C
is made using hand skills and generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function.
D
refers to any type of art that has a purpose or use.
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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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______________ is a durable material and is widely used for casting, which is a process by which the melted material is poured into a mold.

A
Bronze
B
Silver
C
Copper
D
Gold
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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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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 examples of materials used for carving, except which?

A
stone
B
ivory
C
wood
D
clay
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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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The fabrication method that joins together materials, usually metal, is known as __________.

A
casting
B
milling
C
cutting
D
welding
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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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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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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
A
B
B
C
C
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Which of the following is true of iron?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.
B
It can exist in many alloys, usually with a carbon base.
C
It is highly valuable, has symbolic meaning, and widely used.
D
It is a durable metal and is commonly used for casting.
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A precious metal is _________________

A
an element with super and electric and thermal conductivity, high luster, and sensitivity.
B
a highly sought after dense, shiny, soft precious metal that has been used as money for many centuries.
C
an highly valuable element with super and electric and thermal conductivity, high luster, and sensitivity.
D
a soft, sensitive, and lustrous element with the highest conductivity of any element.
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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 ______(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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______________ is not only the most valuable precious metal, but it is also both aesthetically and intrinsically pleasing, and retains religious or symbolic meaning in many cultures.

A
Silver
B
Bronze
C
Iron
D
Gold
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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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