Question 1

The botanical forms of __________ are considered some of the finest examples of Art Nouveau glass.

Accepted Answer

The botanical forms of Tiffany are considered some of the finest examples of Art Nouveau glass. Tiffany made use of natural forms and motifs in his designs, including flowers, vines, and insects, which became synonymous with Art Nouveau style.

Question 2

The gold Russian pectoral piece,produced in the fourth century bce,depicts a mythical creature that is half lion and half eagle,known as a __________,in the lower register.

Accepted Answer

The description of the mythical creature as half lion and half eagle corresponds to the characteristics of a griffin, making Option D the best choice. A triton is a mermaid-like sea god in Greek mythology, a chimera is a creature made up of multiple animal parts, a faun is a creature in Roman mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a goat, and a centaur is a creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. None of these descriptions match the characteristics of the creature depicted on the pectoral piece.

Question 3

The __________ process utilizes a series of dye baths and wax applications to create a design on fabric.

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question best matches the batik process. Batik involves wax application and dyeing to create a design on fabric.

Question 4

In __________ weaving,found in carpeting and in velvet,loops or knots are tied and when the knotting is finished,the ends are cut to create an even surface.

Accepted Answer

Pile weaving, also known as knotted or tufted weaving, involves tying loops or knots in the yarn to create a pile or raised surface. This type of weaving is found in carpets and velvet. After knotting is finished, the loops are cut to create an even surface.

Question 5

List five things that can be done with molten glass.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Glass that has been spun into fine filaments can be used for __________.

Accepted Answer

Glass spun into fine filaments is commonly used as insulation material because it can trap air and slow down the transfer of heat, making it suitable for use in homes and buildings. Pressed glass, blown glass, flint glass, and stained glass are created using different processes and purposes.

Question 7

According to the Roman historian Pliny the Elder,how was glassmaking discovered?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Unlike a typical chandelier,Dale Chihuly's are a different species.They __________.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that Dale Chihuly's chandeliers are a different species from typical chandeliers, and that they do not emit light of their own. Therefore, option D - "do not emit light of their own" - is the best choice. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are either unsupported or contradicted by the passage.

Question 9

Which of the following types of ceramics is fired at the lowest temperature?

Accepted Answer

Earthenware is fired at a relatively low temperature of around 1,000 to 1,150°C, making it the type of ceramics fired at the lowest temperature compared to stoneware, terra cotta, porcelain, and Chinese porcelain.

Question 10

How does Kiff Slemmons's Transport bridge the gulf between fine art and the functional object?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Cheryl Ann Thomas's contemporary work Relic130 is best categorized as __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When Thomas Hoving,former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,first saw a fine scene-painted ancient Greek terra cotta vase,he said,"The first thought that came to mind was [that] I was gazing not at a vase,but at a painting." This is indicative of __________.

Accepted Answer

Hoving's statement suggests an art world prejudice that places less importance on functional objects, like vases, and more emphasis on fine art paintings.

Question 13

The __________ developed the process of glass blowing and thus made __________ commonplace.

Accepted Answer

The Romans developed the process of glass blowing, which allowed them to create glass vessels such as cups, bowls, and bottles on a large scale. This made glass vessels commonplace and accessible to a wider range of people.

Question 14

Textile art make what two types of objects?

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Question 15

Ceramic glazing dates back to around 3000 bce and has been found on __________.

Accepted Answer

Ceramic glazing has been found on the tomb tiles of the Egyptian King Menes, dating back to around 3000 BCE.

Question 16

In weaving,the lengthwise fibers are called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The warp refers to the lengthwise threads in weaving that are attached to the loom and provide the foundation for the fabric. The weft, on the other hand, refers to the crosswise threads that are woven in and out of the warp threads to create the fabric.

Question 17

Probably the best-known piece of Roman glassware known today is the __________,made by the __________ in the third century ce.

Accepted Answer

The Portland Vase is the best-known piece of Roman glassware, made by the Romans in the third century CE. It is famous for its intricate cameo-style carving depicting scenes from Greek mythology, and it has been highly valued and widely imitated throughout history.

Question 18

A type of popular,ornamental nineteenth-century American glass pressed into molds in the shapes of cats,dogs,hens,and ducks is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Sandwich glass is known for being pressed into molds with various shapes, including animals like cats, dogs, hens, and ducks, making it a popular ornamental glass in the nineteenth century.

Question 19

Kiff Slemmon's __________ is a miniature sculpture that was constructed for the Artworks for AIDS exhibition and makes reference to the history of mass deaths.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The Tabriz Arbadil carpet is the oldest dated carpet in the history of art and was created in__________.

Accepted Answer

The Tabriz Arbadil carpet was created in 1539-1540, making it the oldest dated carpet in the history of art.

Quiz 12: Craft Arts