Art EC-12 Quizlet (178)

A teacher writes their curriculum focusing first on setting the goals of instruction, then the assessment methods and the lesson plans. Which curriculum design method is this teacher using?

a. Teaching for Artistic behavior
b. Discipline Based Art Education
c. The TABA method
d. Backwards design

D. Backwards design entails starting with the end point, or the goals of instruction, and then basing the assessments and the lessons around meeting those goals.

The backwards design method entails identifying what skills or knowledge the students should master by the end of the lesson or unit, then designing the instruction and assessments for the students to master the skills and information.

Which of the following describes a student's use of metacognitive skills in the art classroom?

a. A student uses a rubric to assess their progress toward reaching their goals.
b. A student answers an essay question about an artist's life
c. A student creates a sketch in their sketchbook drawn from real life
d. A student uses different media than they are used to for creating artwork

a. A student uses their metacognitive skills to assess their own learning, and this can include self-assessment and correcting their own work based on their self-assessment.

When a student uses a rubric to check their progress toward reaching their goals, they are using their metacognitive skills. These skills help a student understand and regulate their own learning, and when the student uses them, they can get themselves closer to their learning goals.

Which of the following paint supports would be most ideal for an egg tempera painting>

a. Canvas
b. Paper
c. Masonite
d. Linen

C. Egg tempera requires a rigid support so that the paint will not crack or flake off the support. Masonite or a wood panel would be the most ideal support for this paint.

Which of the following art movements did NOT aim to portray life and people in an exaggerated or idealized way?

a. The Ashcan School
b. The Hudson River School
c. Romanticism
d. Neoclassical

a. The Ashcan School

The Ashcan School sought to portray life and people in a realistic, unidealized manner and thought the working class was a worthy subject. Artists of romanticism portrayed scenes with exaggerated and heightened emotions, while artists of the neoclassical movement portrayed people with themes of heroism and classical mythology. The Hudson River School depicted idealized landscapes of the views surrounding the Hudson River Valley

A student evaluates a well-known artwork, finding the potential meanings and implied meanings within it. Which of the following criticism theories is the student using?

a. Formalist aesthetic theory
b. Cultural perspective aesthetic theory
c. Deconstruction criticism theory
d. Expression aesthetic theory

c. Deconstruction criticism theory

The deconstruction criticism theory involves finding hidden meanings and implied messages within an artwork. This theory seeks to analyze what is hidden, omitted, or represented within the artwork, and shows that the initial impression of the artwork is just one of many potential interpretations. The artists intentions, and the significance of subjects, objects, or locations, could all lead to different interpretations of the artwork.

Which of the following statements accurately describes an ethical standard relating to artwork?

a. Permission should be obtained if using source materials that are not public domain or out of copyright
b. Copyright for an artwork begins once the artist files for copyright
c. Copyright laws are the same in each of the 50 states, but vary by country
d. It is permissible to draw or paint a copy of a famous artwork and sell copies of it

a. Permission should be obtained if using source materials that are not public domain or out of copyright

If not using your own source material, and the source material is not out of copyright or in the public domain, you should obtain permission from the source, Copyright for an artwork begins once the artwork is completed. Copyright laws vary by state and country, so it is important to always check. It is not permitted to sell a copy of a famous artwork as your own.

Fresco was a technique often used in the Renaissance art period. Which of the following best describes this process?

a. Oil paint was applied to wet plaster
b. Pigments mixed with plaster were applied to a surface
d. Tempera paint was applied to dry plaster
d. Pigments mixed with water were applied to wet plaster

d. Pigments mixed with water were applied to wet plaster

The fresco technique involved mixing pigments with water and applying the mixture to wet plaster. Once the plaster dried, the pigments would be visible. This made the pigments and the painting into a permanent part of the wall. The painting technique is time sensitive since the paint must be applied while the plaster is still wet. This technique was used by Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Which of the following best describes some of the characteristics of Baroque architecture?

a. Pear shaped domes, marble or faux finishing, and bronze gilding.
b. Hemispherical domes, columns, and decorative pilasters
c. Semicircular arches, barrel or groin vaults, and thick walls
d. Circular domes, pendentives, and mosaics

a. Pear shaped domes, marble or faux finishing, and bronze gilding.

Baroque architecture is characterized by pear shaped domes, marble or faux finishing, and bronze gilding, among other things. It originated in Italy in the late 16th century, Hemispherical domes, columns and decorative pilasters are characteristics of Renaissance architecture. Semicircular arches, barrel or groin vaults, and thick walls are characteristics of Romanesque architecture. Circular domes, pendentives, and mosaics are characteristics of Byzantine architecture.

Which of the following recommendations is NOT a way to improve the composition of a still life?

a. Arranging the items in a symmetrical grouping
b. Overlapping items rather than having the edges touch
c. Using accurate perspective
d. Including a focal point in the arrangement

a. Arranging the items in a symmetrical grouping

A still life arrangement will have a better and more interesting composition when it is asymmetrical. It can still be centered but should still have elements Using incorrect perspective can be distracting to the viewer. Having edges of objects touch rather than overlap causes spatial ambiguity rather than showing which object is closer. A focal point should be included in the arrangement to draw the viewers eye.

Which of the following best describes the mezzotint process?

a. The artist uses gouges to cut away the pieces of material that will not hold ink.
b. The artist works from dark to light, roughening and smoothing areas of a plaster to change their ability to hold ink.
c. The artist melts fine particles of acid-resistant powdered rosin onto a metal plate, which is then dipped in acid
d. The artist uses a burnin to carve lines into a place, and these lines hold onto the ink for printing

b.

For a mezzotint, the artist will roughen and smooth areas of a plate to change their ability to hold ink. The artist works from dark to light, roughening parts for shading and smoothing parts for lighter areas. Using gouges to cut away material describes linocut and woodcut Melting fine particles of acid resistant material onto a plate describes aquatint. The use of a burin to carve lines describes the intaglio process.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate difference between acrylic paint and oil paint?
a. Acrylic paint dries much more quickly than oil paint.
b. Oil paint is more flexible than acrylic paint when dry.
c. Acrylic paint can be cleaned with water, while oil paint requires solvents.
d. Oil paint has no visible color shift when it dries, while acrylic paint becomes darker when it dries.

b. Oil paint is more flexible than acrylic paint when dry.

When acrylic paint dries, it becomes a sort of plastic that is flexible and will not crack when bent. This makes acrylic ideal for painting on multiple surfaces. Oil paint is less flexible and is prone to crack when flexed. Acrylic does drive much more quickly than oil and can be cleaned up with water. It does dry slightly darker when the white binder in the paint turns clear,

Which of the following is NOT a common oil painting medium?

a. Poppy oil
b. Linseed oil
c. Grapeseed oil
d. Stand oil

c. Grapeseed oil

Poppy oil, linseed oil, and stand oil are all used in oil painting. Linseed oil is the most commonly used, and it gives the colors a glossy effect while slowing drying time. Poppy oil is good for lighter colors, as it is less likely to yellow than linseed oil. Stand oil will dry more quickly than linseed oil and can be used to thin oil paint.

This metalworking technique involves forming metal threads into a lace pattern. Which of the following is the name of this technique?

a. Filigree
b. Enameling
c. Fusion
d. Soldering

a. Filigree

This technique of creating a lace pattern from thin strips of metal is called filigree. Creating a filigree piece involves careful bending of wire. A filigreed piece can be simple or ornate and complex. Many pieces of metal can be combined in this technique, The metal first needs to be annealed, or heated then cooled slowly, to make it easier to bend and work with.

Which of the following forms of printmaking was applied in this image?

a. Relief
b. Serigraphy
c. Lithography
d. Intaglio

d. Intaglio

This example is of etching, which is a form of intaglio printing. Intaglio is from the Italian word intagliare meaning "to carve or cut," and it involves carving or cutting lines into a metal plate, Intaglio methods also include drypoint; mezzotint, aquatint; and engraving, The artist uses a sharp tool to carve into the surface, and then he or she rubs ink into the surface and prints the ink onto the paper to produce the print.

68. Which of the following video file formats would be the most ideal for saving and sharing a high, definition video?

a. .mp4
b. .wmv
c. .mpeg
d. .mov

a. MP4

An MP4 file will have the best combination of smaller file size and high quality video output

How does the traditional creation of porcelain challenge the perception of the "Made in China" slogan, which calls to mind mass-produced products made inexpensively in China?

a. Porcelain is no longer made in China.
b. The creation of porcelain is labor intensive.
c. The materials used for porcelain are very expensive.
d. porcelain can only be made by artisans.

b. The creation of porcelain is labor intensive.

The traditional creation of porcelain in China is very labor intensive and can involve a 30-step process from the beginning to the end, Highly skilled artisans create traditional porcelain, and this takes time as well as specialized knowledge. This process challenges the perception of the "Made in China" slogan, which calls to mind mass-produced items that are made quickly and cheaply, Porcelain parts, however, can be mass-produced in factories

Which of the following image resolutions are considered ideal for printing an image versus publishing an image online?

a. 300dpi for printing, 72dpi for online
b. 720dpi for printing, 100dpi for online
c. 100dpi for printing, 75dpi for online
d. 500dpi for printing, 250dpi for online

a. 300dpi for printing, 72dpi for online

The ideal and standard resolution for printing a digital image is 300dpi. At this resolution the image should come out clear and not pixelated. The resolution can be much lower for publishing online 72 dpi - and it will appear clear on the screen. A lower resolution than this can appear pixelated on the screen, and an image saved at screen resolution is not suitable for printing

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with knitting?

a. Chain stich
b. Purl
c. Casting on
d. Stockinette

a. Chain Stich

A chain stitch is associated with crochet, not knitting. A chain stitch is created, for example, as the first row of an afghan. and the subsequent row is worked off of this chain. Purl, stockinette, and cast on are all terms associated with knitting. Casting on is creating the first stitch on the knitting needle. The main stitches are knit and purl, and the basic pattern is stockinette