MTTC Visual Art Exam (095) Questions And
Correct Answers
Gouache ANSWER Paint medium often used for illustrations because of its opaque color
and smooth, matte finish.
chain stitch ANSWER Crochet term, type of stitch
Purl, stockinette, cast ANSWER Knitting terms
Pewter ANSWER An alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Aboriginal Dot Painting ANSWER 1970's Papunya, Australia painting that may also
include stripes, lines, and other geometric patterns.
Pop Art Influence - ANSWER Use of bright colors and designs, also mass produced
items.
trompe l'oeil - ANSWER Painting technique where objects are made to appear real on
the surface, to trick the eye.
Vector-based logo - ANSWER A scalable logo that will not become pixelated at any size.
Formalism Aesthetic Theory - ANSWER How the art work looks, the use of elements and
principles, and does NOT take into consideration the narrative or context.
Grape seed Oil - ANSWER NOT used in oil painting.
Poppy oil, linseed oil, and stand oil - ANSWER Types of oils used in oil painting.
, Illustration board - ANSWER A firm, smooth surface made for detailed illustrations.
Blind Contouring - ANSWER Drawing that involves the artist keeping their eyes on the
subject, only occasionally checking to see if pencil is still on paper.
Alfred Stieglitz's "The Steerage" - ANSWER 1907 photograph that depicts families on
the lower deck of a boat leaving America headed for Germany.
Baroque Architecture - ANSWER Characterized by pear-shaped domes, marble or
faux-finishing, and bronze gilding.
The Rule of Thirds - ANSWER Adds visual interest to the composition by NOT putting the
subject in the center.
Linear Perspective - ANSWER The first use was by Renaissance artists, thus giving
greater realism and more accurate depth.
The Ashcan School - ANSWER Tried to show life and people in a "real" and "unromantic"
presentation.
Egg Tempra on what medium? - ANSWER Egg tempra requires rigid support so it does
not crack or flake, so wood cuts or Masonite are ideal supports.
Glazing - ANSWER When an artist layers on transparent paint on top of one another.
Shallow depth of field - ANSWER A larger aperture will result in a clear and focused
subject with the background out of focus.
Water based media on bottom or top? ANSWER Water-based media goes on the bottom,
oil or wax based media on top.
Correct Answers
Gouache ANSWER Paint medium often used for illustrations because of its opaque color
and smooth, matte finish.
chain stitch ANSWER Crochet term, type of stitch
Purl, stockinette, cast ANSWER Knitting terms
Pewter ANSWER An alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Aboriginal Dot Painting ANSWER 1970's Papunya, Australia painting that may also
include stripes, lines, and other geometric patterns.
Pop Art Influence - ANSWER Use of bright colors and designs, also mass produced
items.
trompe l'oeil - ANSWER Painting technique where objects are made to appear real on
the surface, to trick the eye.
Vector-based logo - ANSWER A scalable logo that will not become pixelated at any size.
Formalism Aesthetic Theory - ANSWER How the art work looks, the use of elements and
principles, and does NOT take into consideration the narrative or context.
Grape seed Oil - ANSWER NOT used in oil painting.
Poppy oil, linseed oil, and stand oil - ANSWER Types of oils used in oil painting.
, Illustration board - ANSWER A firm, smooth surface made for detailed illustrations.
Blind Contouring - ANSWER Drawing that involves the artist keeping their eyes on the
subject, only occasionally checking to see if pencil is still on paper.
Alfred Stieglitz's "The Steerage" - ANSWER 1907 photograph that depicts families on
the lower deck of a boat leaving America headed for Germany.
Baroque Architecture - ANSWER Characterized by pear-shaped domes, marble or
faux-finishing, and bronze gilding.
The Rule of Thirds - ANSWER Adds visual interest to the composition by NOT putting the
subject in the center.
Linear Perspective - ANSWER The first use was by Renaissance artists, thus giving
greater realism and more accurate depth.
The Ashcan School - ANSWER Tried to show life and people in a "real" and "unromantic"
presentation.
Egg Tempra on what medium? - ANSWER Egg tempra requires rigid support so it does
not crack or flake, so wood cuts or Masonite are ideal supports.
Glazing - ANSWER When an artist layers on transparent paint on top of one another.
Shallow depth of field - ANSWER A larger aperture will result in a clear and focused
subject with the background out of focus.
Water based media on bottom or top? ANSWER Water-based media goes on the bottom,
oil or wax based media on top.
