Art Quiz

What is a relief sculpture?

• A type of sculpture in which forms project from a background.

• A freestanding sculpture meant to be seen from all sides.

• A type of painting medium in which pigments are mixed with water.

• A method of mural painting in which pigments are applied to a thin layer of wet plaster.

Which term refers to the materials used to create an artwork?

• Fresco

• Medium

• Tempera

• Lithography

What is fresco?

• A type of paint consisting of pigments mixed with water.

• A method of mural painting in which pigments are applied to a thin layer of wet plaster.

• A synthetic painting medium in which pigments are mixed with acrylic.

• A technique of painting in which water-based paint is mixed or tempered with egg yolk.

Which painting medium uses pigments mixed with linseed oil?

• Watercolor

• Acrylic

• Oil

• Tempera

What is a mosaic?

• A two-dimensional composition made by gluing various materials on a flat surface.

• A mural technique formed by placing colored pieces of marble or glass in a layer of adhesive material.

• A print produced when raised surfaces are inked.

• A technique of printmaking where lines and areas are etched beneath the surface of a plate.

What is lithography?

• A method of printing from a flat stone or metal plate.

• A printmaking technique in which the artist creates a design on a stencil.

• A technique of painting in which water-based paint is mixed with egg yolk.

• A type of sculpture in which forms project from a background.

What is a silkscreen?

• A type of paint consisting of pigments mixed with water.

• A printmaking technique in which the artist creates a design on a stencil and places it on a screen.

• A method of mural painting in which pigments are applied to a thin layer of wet plaster.

• A technique of painting in which water-based paint is mixed with egg yolk.

What is a sculpture in the round?

• A type of sculpture in which forms project from a background.

• A freestanding sculpture meant to be seen from all sides.

• A type of painting medium in which pigments are mixed with water.

• A method of mural painting in which pigments are applied to a thin layer of wet plaster.

What is the process of making forms by pouring a fluid substance such as molten metal, liquid plaster, or plastic into a mold?

• Conceptual art

• Performance art

• Casting

• Installation art

Which style of art emphasizes the idea behind the work of art rather than the work itself?

• Performance art

• Conceptual art

• Landscape

• Still life