Module 6.2 - Other Two-Dimensional Media

It is a work of art having its elements organized in terms of a flat surface, especially emphasizing the vertical and horizontal character of the picture plane.

• Two-Dimensional Media

• Two-Dimensional Materials

• Two-Dimensional Materials Techniques

• Art Media

Answer explanation

Two-dimensional art consists of paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs, which differ from each other primarily in the technique of their execution.

This two-dimensional material is a pigment that is mixed together with resin or gum to hold it together, rolled or compacted into sticks and allowed to dry.

• Pastel Painting

• Collage

• Mixed Media

• Soft Pastels

Answer explanation

• There is no mixing of colors on the palette, no addition of water, oil, or synthetic painting medium. No waiting for the paint to dry.

Pastel is derived from the word “pastelo” which is a French word for gum.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is an Italian word.

These type of pastel is traditionally round and wrapped in paper sleeve whose function is to hold the pastel together. In this medium, there is a higher proportion of pigment to binder.

• Soft Pastel

• Hard Pastel

• Oil Pastel

• Chalk Pastel

This is ideal for rendering details and sometimes referred to as chalks. They have no paper sleeve and are usually square.

• Soft Pastel

• Hard Pastel

• Oil Pastel

• Chalk Pastel

Answer explanation

In this medium, more binder is added to make the stick stronger.

This can be brushed around on the support when moistened with turpentine. The range of the hues of this medium are limited but colors can be overlayed on the support.

• Soft Pastel

• Hard Pastel

• Oil Pastel

• Chalk Pastel

Answer explanation

Oil pastels are also wrapped in paper to hold it together and prevent breaking.

This two-dimensional material is a technique of composing a work of art by pasting on a single surface various materials not normally associated with each other.

• Pastel Painting

• Collage

• Mixed Media

• Soft Pastels

Answer explanation

• Examples of materials include newspaper clippings, parts of a photograph, tickets, envelope, ribbons, buttons, shells, lace, etc.

Collage became an art form during the synthetic cubist period of Picasso and Braque.

• True

• False

This refers to works of visual art that combine various traditionally distinct art media.

• Pastel Painting

• Collage

• Mixed Media

• Pastel

Answer explanation

• An example will be a combination of paint, ink and collage.

• This allows versatility and a rich viewer experience as the eye uncovers multiple layers that often characterized mixed media art.

• Pastel Painting

• Collage

• Mixed Media

• Pastel

Answer explanation

• An example will be a combination of paint, ink and collage.