Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a nonaqueous medium?

Accepted Answer

A nonaqueous medium refers to a painting medium that uses a substance other than water as its base. Oil paint is an example of a nonaqueous medium because it uses oil, typically linseed oil, as a binder for its pigments.

Question 2

Traditional Chinese artists used _________, the oldest painting medium in continuous use.

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese artists used ink sticks, which are made of soot and animal glue, and are the oldest painting medium in continuous use. Ink sticks are dissolved in water to create ink, which is then used to paint with a brush onto rice paper or silk.

Question 3

After building a canvas and before painting it, a painter generally applies a coat of:

Accepted Answer

Before painting on a canvas, a painter usually applies a coat of primer, which is a preparatory coating that creates a smooth and uniform surface for the paint to adhere to. This helps to prevent the paint from soaking into the canvas and also enhances the color accuracy of the paint.

Question 4

What is pigment in paint?

Accepted Answer

Pigment in paint refers to the powdered color that is added to the medium, binder, and vehicle to create the desired hue and opacity.

Question 5

Technically, tempera is paint in which the vehicle is in:

Accepted Answer

Tempera is a paint in which the vehicle (the liquid that carries the pigment) is an emulsion of water and a binder, typically egg yolk.

Question 6

Pope Julius II employed which two Italian Renaissance artists to paint frescoes for him?

Accepted Answer

Pope Julius II employed Michelangelo and Raphael to paint frescoes for him in the Vatican Palace.

Question 7

A nonaqueous paint is one that:

Accepted Answer

A nonaqueous paint is one that is made with solvents other than water, such as oil or lacquer, which allows it to dissolve in something other than water.

Question 8

Select three of the painting media discussed in this chapter and briefly describe and explain the qualities and characteristics of each, and the techniques used to apply each. Then discuss a work created in each of the three media you have chosen.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Watercolor's primary characteristic is its:

Accepted Answer

Watercolor paint is known for its transparency, which allows the white of the paper to show through and creates a luminous effect. It is not known for its permanency, as it can fade over time; its opacity, as it is translucent; its ease of revision, as it can be difficult to make corrections once the paint has dried; or its textural qualities, as it typically has a smooth, fluid consistency.

Question 10

By the 1950s, this new synthetic paint would challenge oils as the principal painting medium. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Acrylic paint was developed in the 1950s and quickly became popular due to its versatility and fast drying time, challenging oils as the principal painting medium.

Question 11

The 20^th-century master of the fresco technique who created the work Mixtec Culture is:

Accepted Answer

Diego Rivera was a renowned Mexican artist who specialized in fresco painting. His work, Mixtec Culture, is a fresco mural that depicts the Mixtec civilization in pre-colonial Mexico. The work is considered one of Rivera's masterpieces and is located in the National Preparatory School in Mexico City.

Question 12

In oil painting, linseed oil acts as:

Accepted Answer

Linseed oil is a binder in oil painting. It is mixed with pigments to create paint and binds the paint to the support surface.

Question 13

One of the advantages of oil painting is that it dries very slowly. This allows for:

Accepted Answer

All of these answers are correct. The slow drying time of oil paint allows for subtle blending of colors, the ability to rework the painting indefinitely, layering of paint, and a wide range of consistencies.

Question 14

Two ancient painting media that are still in use today are:

Accepted Answer

Encaustic and fresco are both ancient painting techniques that involve applying pigments to a surface. Encaustic involves mixing pigments with hot wax, and was used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Fresco involves painting onto wet plaster, and was used extensively in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Both techniques have continued to be used by artists throughout history and are still in use today.

Question 15

In oil painting, thin veils of translucent color applied over a layer of opaque paint are known as:

Accepted Answer

Thin veils of translucent color applied over a layer of opaque paint in oil painting are known as glazes.

Question 16

________ is watercolor that has been made opaque by adding inert white pigment to it.

Accepted Answer

Gouache is watercolor that has been made opaque by adding white pigment to it.

Question 17

In fresco painting, a drawing called a ________ is transferred to the prepared surface prior to applying the pigment.

Accepted Answer

In fresco painting, a drawing called a cartoon is transferred to the prepared surface prior to applying the pigment.

Question 18

Briefly outline the history of the fresco medium from ancient times through the 20^th century. Select one particular fresco work and explain how, where, and when it was created. Identify the artist and place the work in one of the thematic categories.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

In buon fresco, or true fresco, pigment is mixed with water and applied to:

Accepted Answer

In buon fresco, or true fresco, pigment is mixed with water and applied to wet plaster. As the plaster dries, the pigment chemically bonds with the plaster, creating a durable and long-lasting artwork.

Question 20

The painting technique used in the first century in Egypt, Greece, and Rome that involves the use of wax is:

Accepted Answer

The painting technique used in the first century in Egypt, Greece, and Rome that involves the use of wax is encaustic. Encaustic involves mixing pigments with heated beeswax, which is then applied to a surface and fused with heat.

Quiz 7: Painting