Quiz 3

1. What does the term "score" mean in art?

• Apply a water/clay mixture to the surface of the clay
• Push on the surface of the clay with your hand
• Scratch small lines into the surface of the clay
• Rub two pieces of clay together

2. What does the term "slip" mean in art?

• Apply a water/clay mixture to the surface of the clay
• Push on the surface of the clay with your hand
• Scratch small lines into the surface of the clay
• Rub two pieces of clay together

3. Which of the following are characteristics of Cycladic figures?

• Carved from wood
• Simple, geometric appearance
• Usually shown standing with arms across stomach
• Always over 10 feet tall

4. What material are ancient Cycladic figures made from?

• Clay
• Steel
• White marble
• Wood

5. Where did Cycladic figures originate?

• Cyclades islands
• Jerusalem
• Turkey
• United States of America

6. Which timeline event is right before the creation of Cycladic figures?

• Birth of Abraham
• Birth of Jesus
• Invention of Nativity Scenes
• Tower of Babel

7. Which of the following are possible purposes of Cycladic figures?

• Decoration
• Dolls
• Monotheistic religious practicies
• Polytheistic religious practices

8. What does the word "advent" mean?

• Arrival
• Celebrate
• Jesus' birth
• Waiting

9. True or false: Cycladic figures have detailed facial features.

• True
• False

10. What is the purpose of slipping and scoring clay?

• To create a design on the clay
• To give the clay a textured look
• To join two pieces of clay together
• To keep the clay from drying