Question 1

This Japanese-American artist used acrylic paint to express the relationship between American and Japanese cultures.

Accepted Answer

Roger Shimomura is known for his use of acrylic paint to explore the complex relationship between American and Japanese cultures, particularly through the lens of his own personal experience as a Japanese-American.

Question 2

Sonia Delaunay used this medium for her lively illustrations accompanying Blaise Cendrars's poetry in their "simultaneous" artist's book.

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The answer of Sonia Delaunay used this medium for her...

Question 3

This contemporary painting medium uses a polymer resin as a binder.

Accepted Answer

Acrylic paint uses a polymer resin as a binder, which distinguishes it from traditional oil or tempera paints. The polymer resin creates a durable film on the surface of the painting that is resistant to cracking or fading.

Question 4

This painting medium is transparent, applied to a paper surface, and has a gum arabic binder (the French version uses honey.)

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Watercolor is a painting medium that is transparent, applied to a paper surface, and has a gum arabic binder. The French version may use honey, which is referred to as a "miel" binder. Soot ink (B) and gall ink (C) are both traditional ink mediums, while bistre (D) and sepia (E) are brown pigments often used in painting. However, neither bistre nor sepia typically use gum arabic or honey as a binder.

Question 5

This painting technique was used by the prehistoric cave painters of Lascaux, France, and is still used by contemporary graffiti artists.

Accepted Answer

The technique of spray paint was used by the prehistoric cave painters of Lascaux, France to create their intricate and detailed images. This technique is still used today by contemporary graffiti artists, who often use spray paint to create large-scale works of art on walls and buildings.

Question 6

This German artist's naturalistic depiction Hare was created using a combination of watercolor and gouache highlighting.

Accepted Answer

The German artist known for naturalistic depictions of animals, including hares, is Albrecht Dürer. He was known for his use of watercolor and gouache highlighting in his works.

Question 7

This painting medium is opaque, applied to a paper surface, and uses a gum arabic binder.

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The description fits gouache, which is an opaque watercolor medium that uses a gum arabic binder and is applied to a paper surface. Soot ink is not opaque and usually used for calligraphy. Tempera uses an egg-based binder and can be applied to various surfaces, not just paper. Oil and acrylic are both applied to various surfaces, but they are not opaque with a gum arabic binder like gouache.

Question 8

We have discovered paintings at Lascaux in France that have been made by artists dating back ________ years.

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The paintings at Lascaux in France have been dated to around 18,000 years ago, during the Upper Paleolithic period. This means that they were created by some of the earliest known human beings, who used techniques such as painting with pigments made from natural materials, blowing pigment through hollow bones, and carving with sharp tools. These paintings provide valuable insights into the lives and beliefs of our early ancestors, as well as their artistic abilities.

Question 9

This Japanese artist exploited the rich, dark value of ink painting to capture the character of a river by moonlight.

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Suzuki Shōnen is a Japanese artist known for his ink paintings. He often used a technique called suibokuga to create dark, dramatic works that captured the essence of his subjects. In particular, his painting "Moonlit River" demonstrates his skill at exploiting the rich, dark value of ink to convey the character of a river by moonlight.

Question 10

Match the painting with its medium:

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Question 11

This medium is made of pigment suspended in water so that it adheres to the fibers of paper to which it is commonly applied. Usually there is a small amount of gum arabic in this medium, and it most often uses only black pigment.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the characteristics of ink, which is commonly applied to paper and uses water as a medium with a small amount of gum arabic added for consistency. Ink is typically black but can come in other colors as well.

Question 12

________ can create many different effects, depending on how it is applied. Chinese-born artist Hung Liu utilized these qualities to separate reality and the ideal in her work Interregnum.

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Hung Liu is known for using oil paint in her work, which allows for a range of effects and techniques, helping her explore themes of reality versus idealism.

Question 13

Italian Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi used this medium for her Allegory of Painting, a self-portrait of the artist with a paintbrush in hand.

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Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque artist who used oil paint for her self-portrait "Allegory of Painting."

Question 14

This French artist created street art using a process that involved stencils and spray paint.

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Blek Le Rat is known for pioneering the use of stencils in street art, which has now become a popular technique among other street artists. His work often portrays social and political commentary, and has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. The use of spray paint and stencils allows for quick execution of artworks, and allows the artist to create works in unexpected places. Graffiti artists like Crash often thrive on the element of surprise and challenge of creating works in public spaces without permission, which may elicit a different reaction than if the same artwork was displayed in a traditional museum setting. The raw and unfiltered nature of the street art medium allows for a more direct connection with the viewer, and can convey a powerful message in a way that traditional art forms may not be able to. Spray paint also allows for vibrant colors and intricate details to be created quickly, which adds to the allure for many street artists.

Question 15

One of the advantages of acrylic paint is that it can be cleaned up using this liquid.

Accepted Answer

Acrylic paint is water-soluble and can be easily cleaned up with water.

Question 16

If an artist wanted to work on a painting over a number of days, blending and making changes, acrylic paint would be a good medium to use.

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Acrylic paint dries quickly, making it less suitable for blending and making changes over several days compared to oil paint, which dries slowly and allows for longer workability.

Question 17

An artist paints the U.S. flag using the medium of watercolor, but forgets to do the white stars. To add them to the painting, the artist just needs to use the white watercolor pigment.

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Adding white watercolor pigment over the blue paint will not create white stars, as white watercolor pigment is not opaque enough to cover the blue pigment. The artist will need to carefully paint the stars on top of the blue using white pigment or use a different medium such as acrylic or gouache for the stars.

Question 18

This tag artist started out creating graffiti art in New York City subway cars, before producing museum works like Aeroplane 1.

Accepted Answer

Crash is known for starting out as a graffiti artist in New York City subway cars and then transitioning to producing museum works, including his piece Aeroplane 1.

Quiz 13: Painting