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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.

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

Question 1 of 10

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

Wax

Linseed oil

Gum arabic

Egg yolk

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Question 2 of 10

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

Insect materials

Pasta

Animal hair

Water

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Question 3 of 10

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

Peter Paul Rubens

Simon Carano

Diego Rivera

Vincent Van Gogh

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Question 4 of 10

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

Tempera

Watercolor

Acrylic

Gouache

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Question 5 of 10

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

Amber varnish

Damar varnish

Ruby varnish

Diamond varnish

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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

Intonaco

Sinopia

Giornata

Gesso

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Question 7 of 10

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

The paint tube

Oil paintings

The canvas

Watercolors

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Jan van Eyck? Hint

First true master of tempera painting.

First true master of watercolor painting.

First true master of oil painting.

First true master of encaustic painting.

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Question 9 of 10

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

Oil Painting

Tempera

Watercolor

Encaustic

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Question 10 of 10

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

The act of painting.

The act of applying pigment to a surface.

The act of applying paint to something.

The act of applying paint to a paintbrush.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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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