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Q: Mezzotint
Ans: an intaglio printmaking process based on roughening the entire
printing plate to accept ink; the artist smoothes non-image areas.
In a Meotint, the artist works from dark to light.
Developed in the 17th century to create graduations in artwork.zz
Q: Aquatint
Ans: a kind of print that achieves a watercolor effect by using acids that
dissolve onto a copper plate.
It is another intaglio printmaking process.
Q: Linocut / Woodcut
Ans: Both relief printing processes which involve cutting material away to
produce an image.
Q: burnisher / baren
Ans: The artist would put the paper on top of the inked surface and then rub
the paper evenly with the burnisher to transfer the ink to the paper.
,Q: When did humans begin making figurines out of clay
Ans: 24,000 BC
Q: When was the first functional brick and pottery made
Ans: 9,000 or 10,000 BC
Q: When were glazes discovered in Egypt
Ans: 8,000 BC
Q: Cave drawings, first evidence of drawing as a medium
Ans: 10,000 BC
Q: tortillonis
Ans: pointed drawing tool for blending pencil or charcoal drawings.
Q: hot pressed paper
Ans: paper that is smooth for drawing
Q: cold pressed paper
Ans: paper for drawing that has texture (rough)
Q: describe, analyze, interpret, judge
Ans: Steps of critiquing an artwork: "Begin by describing the visual facts —
what you see in the drawing. Is it representational? What kinds of
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, shapes, lines, or textures do you see? Next, begin analyzing the
artwork. Recognize the elements of art and how they are arranged
(the principles of design). Do you see shapes arranged in a pattern?
Where is the emphasis in the drawing? How are the lines used, and
where do they lead your eye? Next, interpret the artwork, or use what
you have learned so far to decide what the artist is trying to say. What
is the mood of the artwork? What does the subject matter tell you? Why
do you think the artist decided to portray it in this way? After
completing these steps, you can begin to make your own judgement
of the artwork. Did the artist successfully use the principles of design to
organize the elements of art? Does the artist successfully convey the
feelings, mood, and ideas they were aiming for? Do you see ways that
the artwork can be improved?"
Q: gum arabic (binder)
Ans: how watercolor is created. it uses gum arabic as the binder
Q: Acrylic gouache
Ans: The acrylic gouache is water resistant once it's dry, and it cannot be
rewet. However, It differs from acrylic paint in that it dries to a matte
finish and can be worked with for slightly longer.
Q: Gouache
Ans: Similar to watercolor. It can be rewet and reworked. Often used for
illustration.
Q: fat over lean principle
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