Media:Craft UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
This is an example of a _____________ because it not only shows skills and beauty, but was also
created to hold or transport something - CORRECT ANSWER - Piece of functional art
A handicraft ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Is made using hand skills and
generally serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function
____________ was a well-known architect of the Arts and Crafts Movement - CORRECT
ANSWER - Frank Lloyd Wright
__________ is a creative expression of an idea in some form - CORRECT ANSWER - Art
A craft ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Emphasizes the physical effort and
skill in the creative process
The process of making cloth through interlacing the threads on a loom is called ___________ -
CORRECT ANSWER - Weaving
The Arts and Crafts Movement was largely fueled by the _____(1)_____, in which everything
was mass produced. More and more artists wanted to return to _____(2)_____ objects that were
unique - CORRECT ANSWER - (1) Industrial Revolution; (2) hand-crafted
The Arts and Crafts Movement occurred mainly in _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER - The U.S. and England
The artist's purpose for this piece of glass art was _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER - To show the process and skill, along with the meaning of the artwork
, Which type of art was considered "women's work" rather than a craft until recent history? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Embroidery
What is a handicraft?
Examine the image above. Is it an example of functional piece art or fine art? Explain your
answer. - CORRECT ANSWER - A handicraft is made using hand skills and generally
serves a utilitarian rather than fine art function. It is an example of a functional piece of art.
Although it is beautifully made and artistic, it served a purpose for the ancient Greeks. It could
have carried water, grain, or another substance.
Explain the circumstances that led to the Arts and Crafts Movement. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Arts and Crafts Movement was largely fueled by the industrial revolution,
in which everything was mass produced. More and more artists wanted to return to hand-made
objects that were unique.
Explain the difference between a piece of art and a craft. - CORRECT ANSWER - A piece
of art is a creative, visual expression of an idea in some form. A craft is the physical effort and
skill used in the creative process.
Where did the arts and crafts movement take place? In what areas of art was the arts and crafts
movement found? What principle did the movement emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Where did the arts and crafts movement take place? In what areas of art was the arts and crafts
movement found? What principle did the movement emphasize?
What was the main goals and characteristics of the arts and crafts movement in architecture? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Architecture sought a spiritual connection with the surrounding
environment, both natural and man-made. Architecture was unique, but did have common
attributes. These attributes included warms colored woods, many windows so that light would
come pouring in, rustic furnishings, and unfinished qualities.
Define the term, utilitarian. How can something be both utilitarian and fine art? - CORRECT
ANSWER - If a piece of art is considered utilitarian, then it has a purpose or use. Although