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Quiz about Art Fundamentals Painting
Quiz about Art Fundamentals Painting

Art Fundamentals: Painting Trivia Quiz


Ten questions about painting. It can be about techniques, media, or artworks/artists.

A multiple-choice quiz by arjun_avila. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
arjun_avila
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
258,798
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1666
Last 3 plays: callie_ross (4/10), superhooppete (5/10), MoonStone89 (4/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What type of vehicle is used for watercolors and/or pastels? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following would be considered a pigment? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which artist is popular for his fresco works? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following paints is considered the 'new kid in school'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What type of varnish is most commonly used today? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In Italian this means "day's work". It is the portion of new fresco plaster than an artist plans to paint in ONE DAY. What is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following inventions helped to develop Impressionism and the impasto technique? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was Jan van Eyck? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following paint DOES NOT traditionally include the color white? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the most descriptive way, what is painting? Hint



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1. What type of vehicle is used for watercolors and/or pastels?

Answer: Gum arabic

Linseed oil is used for oil paints, egg yolk for tempera, wax for encaustic and gum arabic for watercolors and pastels.
2. Which of the following would be considered a pigment?

Answer: Insect materials

Believe it or not, insect materials can actually be used for creating pigment, a substance that gives paint its color.

Clay, gemstones, minerals, plants, and insect materials are just a few common examples of pigments.
3. Which artist is popular for his fresco works?

Answer: Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera, a Mexican muralist, is known all over the world for his frescoes.
4. Which of the following paints is considered the 'new kid in school'?

Answer: Acrylic

Acrylic was developed after World War II. It is very easy to use and is made with synthetic materials rather than natural substances.
5. What type of varnish is most commonly used today?

Answer: Damar varnish

The Damar varnish is traditionally used as the final protective coat. While the amber varnish is a tougher and longer-lasting finish, it is still not used as widely as the other. The ruby and diamond varnishes are just made up.
6. In Italian this means "day's work". It is the portion of new fresco plaster than an artist plans to paint in ONE DAY. What is it?

Answer: Giornata

"All in a Day's Work."
7. Which of the following inventions helped to develop Impressionism and the impasto technique?

Answer: The paint tube

The paint tube, invented in 1841, helped to develop impressionism. Before the paint tube was used, it used to be stored in pig's bladder which often ripped open. This also helped to get women involved in the art.
8. Who was Jan van Eyck?

Answer: First true master of oil painting.

Encaustic was used in Egypt as a form of 'gravemarking'. Tempera was popular during the Renaissance, but Eyck did not perfect it.
9. Which of the following paint DOES NOT traditionally include the color white?

Answer: Watercolor

Because watercolor is transparent and the artist usually uses white paper, it is not necessary to include a white color. Artists are unable to achieve pure white with water color; those with experience can achieve the highlighting they desire by diluting the color.
10. In the most descriptive way, what is painting?

Answer: The act of applying pigment to a surface.

The other three aren't as descriptive as the answer because of the fact that they are merely retelling how to paint, not the act of painting.

Hope you got this!
Source: Author arjun_avila

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