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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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This example of architecture displays a(n) _____________.

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A
arch
B
dome
C
truss
D
vault
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 exterior of an architectural structure is called the _____________.

A
skeleton
B
post-and-lintel
C
facade
D
shell
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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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A
transmit
B
transfer
C
refract
D
absorb
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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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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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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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___________ is a creative expression of an idea in some form.

A
Handicraft
B
Craft
C
Art
D
Embroidery
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______________ is the art of building.

A
Architect
B
Design
C
Architecture
D
Construction
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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 the process of forming a pliable medium with hands or tools.

A
Modeling
B
Carving
C
Casting
D
Assemblage
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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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