Praxis 2 Art Content Knowledge Questions
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Digital recording Is not produced by an analog process
The period of transition between the Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures was associated with art
depicting what? Geometric forms combined with people and animals engaging in daily
activities.
The Upper Paleolithic During which of the following Periods were the first pottery vessels
from Japan created?
Imitationalism An aesthetic art theory that emphasizes the literal qualities of a work.
Baldacchino An ornamental canopy on columns over a tomb
Hydria An Etruscan or Greek water jar with two horizontal handles and one vertical
handle to facilitate pouring
Latex Has been replaced by silicon and polyurethane in many products.
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Goo A creamy paste of cement mixed with water. Makes up the first coat applied to a
mold to make a hollow cast concrete sculpture.
Flange Used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object.
Cenacle or cenacolo is another title for a painting of what? The Last Supper
Eugène Delacroix Artist credited for leading the French Romantic Movement and for his
expressive brush strokes and emphasis on color rather than clarity of outline and form.
Bracketing The process of shooting the same picture in the same lighting, using a variety
of exposure settings.
Rose windows Large, round stained-glass windows with a radial design that were
particularly popular during the construction of Gothic Cathedrals in France and England.
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The "CL" seal that is placed on manufactured art materials by the Art & Creative Materials
Institute indicates which of the following? The "CL seal" stands for Cautionary Label,
meaning Not Recommended for Use with Children 12 and Under.
The Ghent Altarpiece By Jan and Hubert van Eyck, created in 1432 during the
Romanesque Period in Europe.
Marquetry The artistic technique of forming a geometric pattern or pictorial image from
carefully-shaped pieces of wood.
Kouros refers to any statue made by the ancient Greeks depicting a male youth who may
have been a god or athlete.
Oil gilding the process of applying gold leaf to a surface that is coated with adhesive. It is
typically considered to be an easier process than water gilding because it does not require a coat
of gesso when applied to wood or stone.
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Infrared reflectography is used to examine the ground layer of a painting. The resulting
images allow art historians to research the drawings beneath the paint, such as signatures or
alterations.
The lump hammer used to strike stone cutting tools. The heavy head gives additional
leverage to allow the manipulation of hard stone.
Acid dye Ufor silk and wool, and probably the least hazardous to humans. Direct dyes
have been proven to be toxic; basic dyes can cause allergic reactions; and procion dyes are
capable of reacting with body tissue.
What are the primary colors of the two types of air-hardening clay, claystone and boneware?
gray and red.
Pug mill chops and mixes clay in order to remove air pockets that can damage artwork
during firing. It is even appropriate to use one in an elementary school classroom because it
recycles clay that is used several times.
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Digital recording Is not produced by an analog process
The period of transition between the Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures was associated with art
depicting what? Geometric forms combined with people and animals engaging in daily
activities.
The Upper Paleolithic During which of the following Periods were the first pottery vessels
from Japan created?
Imitationalism An aesthetic art theory that emphasizes the literal qualities of a work.
Baldacchino An ornamental canopy on columns over a tomb
Hydria An Etruscan or Greek water jar with two horizontal handles and one vertical
handle to facilitate pouring
Latex Has been replaced by silicon and polyurethane in many products.
, Praxis 2 Art Content Knowledge Questions
With Complete Solutions
Goo A creamy paste of cement mixed with water. Makes up the first coat applied to a
mold to make a hollow cast concrete sculpture.
Flange Used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object.
Cenacle or cenacolo is another title for a painting of what? The Last Supper
Eugène Delacroix Artist credited for leading the French Romantic Movement and for his
expressive brush strokes and emphasis on color rather than clarity of outline and form.
Bracketing The process of shooting the same picture in the same lighting, using a variety
of exposure settings.
Rose windows Large, round stained-glass windows with a radial design that were
particularly popular during the construction of Gothic Cathedrals in France and England.
, Praxis 2 Art Content Knowledge Questions
With Complete Solutions
The "CL" seal that is placed on manufactured art materials by the Art & Creative Materials
Institute indicates which of the following? The "CL seal" stands for Cautionary Label,
meaning Not Recommended for Use with Children 12 and Under.
The Ghent Altarpiece By Jan and Hubert van Eyck, created in 1432 during the
Romanesque Period in Europe.
Marquetry The artistic technique of forming a geometric pattern or pictorial image from
carefully-shaped pieces of wood.
Kouros refers to any statue made by the ancient Greeks depicting a male youth who may
have been a god or athlete.
Oil gilding the process of applying gold leaf to a surface that is coated with adhesive. It is
typically considered to be an easier process than water gilding because it does not require a coat
of gesso when applied to wood or stone.
, Praxis 2 Art Content Knowledge Questions
With Complete Solutions
Infrared reflectography is used to examine the ground layer of a painting. The resulting
images allow art historians to research the drawings beneath the paint, such as signatures or
alterations.
The lump hammer used to strike stone cutting tools. The heavy head gives additional
leverage to allow the manipulation of hard stone.
Acid dye Ufor silk and wool, and probably the least hazardous to humans. Direct dyes
have been proven to be toxic; basic dyes can cause allergic reactions; and procion dyes are
capable of reacting with body tissue.
What are the primary colors of the two types of air-hardening clay, claystone and boneware?
gray and red.
Pug mill chops and mixes clay in order to remove air pockets that can damage artwork
during firing. It is even appropriate to use one in an elementary school classroom because it
recycles clay that is used several times.
