1. Which painting technique involves applying paint to a surface while it is still wet, allowing colors to blend seamlessly?
a) Glazing
b) Dry brushing
c) Alla prima
d) Scumbling
Answer: c) Alla prima
2. Which art movement, characterized by its use of vivid colors, dramatic brushstrokes, and emphasis on emotional experience, is Vincent van Gogh most associated with?
a) Impressionism
b) Post-Impressionism
c) Surrealism
d) Abstract Expressionism
Answer: b) Post-Impressionism
3. What type of paint is known for its quick drying time and is often used for its vibrant colors and durability?
a) Watercolor
b) Acrylic
c) Oil
d) Tempera
Answer: b) Acrylic
4. The term “impasto” in painting refers to:
a) Thin layers of paint applied with a wash technique
b) A method of painting with thick, textured layers of paint
c) Using a palette knife to mix colors
d) Applying paint using a sponging technique
Answer: b) A method of painting with thick, textured layers of paint
5. Which artist is known for his contribution to the development of the Cubist style, alongside Georges Braque?
a) Henri Matisse
b) Pablo Picasso
c) Claude Monet
d) Paul Cézanne
Answer: b) Pablo Picasso
6. In painting, what does the term “underpainting” refer to?
a) The final layer of paint applied to a painting
b) The initial layer of paint used to establish the basic forms and values
c) The process of painting on canvas without a primer
d) The use of metallic paints to enhance the surface
Answer: b) The initial layer of paint used to establish the basic forms and values
7. Which painting technique uses translucent layers of paint to build up depth and luminosity?
a) Glazing
b) Impasto
c) Grisaille
d) Fresco
Answer: a) Glazing
8. What is the primary characteristic of “fresco” painting?
a) Painting on a dry plaster surface
b) Applying paint to a wet plaster surface
c) Using oil paints on canvas
d) Creating detailed line drawings before painting
Answer: b) Applying paint to a wet plaster surface
9. The use of “sfumato” in painting is best exemplified by which artist’s work?
a) Caravaggio
b) Raphael
c) Leonardo da Vinci
d) Rembrandt
Answer: c) Leonardo da Vinci
10. The “drip” painting technique, associated with which artist, involves dripping or pouring paint onto a canvas to create abstract forms?
a) Mark Rothko
b) Jackson Pollock
c) Andy Warhol
d) Roy Lichtenstein
Answer: b) Jackson Pollock
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