Chapter 6 Questions

What is receptive drawing?
A. Receptive drawing captures something that we remember.
B. Receptive drawing captures something that only exists in our imaginations.
C. Receptive drawing physically captures the appearance of something before us.
D. Receptive drawing captures sounds or music that we have heard.
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What is receptive drawing?
A. Receptive drawing captures something that we remember.
B. Receptive drawing captures something that only exists in our imaginations.
C. Receptive drawing physically captures the appearance of something before us.
D. Receptive drawing captures sounds or music that we have heard.
C. Receptive drawing physically captures the appearance of something before us.
From your reading, what is most important for an artist to draw well?
A. close observation, willingness to learn, and diligent practice
B. looking at what other artists drew
C. natural talent
D. reading books on drawing techniques
A. close observation, willingness to learn, and diligent practice
Which of the following is always a feature of projective drawing?
A. The drawing is done quickly and does not require much skill.
B. The drawing is executed in graphite or pen and ink.
C. The drawing is a starting point for other works.
D. The drawing represents something from the artist's imagination, memory, or vision.
D. The drawing represents something from the artist's imagination, memory, or vision.
What was the purpose of Michelangelo's drawings for the Sistine Chapel in the sixteenth century?
A. They were a study or preparation for a larger, more complex body of work.
B. They were projective drawings that came from his imagination.
C. They were records of people and events that he remembered.
D. They were intended to be independent works of art.
A. They were a study or preparation for a larger, more complex body of work.
Based on your reading, what is one reason that experts value sketches by leading artists?
A. The artist is famous.
B. They are full-size cartoons.
C. They are in good physical condition.
D. They are intrinsically beautiful and reveal the creative process.
D. They are intrinsically beautiful and reveal the creative process.
What is the original meaning of a cartoon as used by art professionals?
A. A cartoon is a humorous or satirical drawing in a newspaper or magazine.
B. A cartoon means funny animations.
C. A cartoon is a full-size preparatory drawing for a large work in another medium, such as a tapestry, a mural, or a mosaic.
D. A cartoon means pictures in graphic novels and comic books.
C. A cartoon is a full-size preparatory drawing for a large work in another medium, such as a tapestry, a mural, or a mosaic.
How does cross-hatching differ from contour hatching?
A. Parallel lines are layered in different directions.
B. Parallel lines are used to create a sense of mass.
C. Parallel lines may vary in width and density.
D. Parallel lines are used to create areas of shadow and light.
A. Parallel lines are layered in different directions.
Which of the following would require a fixative?
A. a finished charcoal drawing
B. a drawing made with gouache
C. a pen-and-ink drawing with areas of wash
D. a drawing made with tape
A. a finished charcoal drawing
Based on your textbook's discussion, which medium maintains its original color intensity after it is applied to the drawing?
A. felt-tip markers
B. ink
C. pastel chalks
D. wax crayons
C. pastel chalks
What contemporary drawing material is similar to what was used in prehistoric times?
A. gouache
B. pastel
C. charcoal
D. graphite
C. charcoal
What drawing tool can create the greatest variety of line quality? A. brush B. ink pen C. charcoal D. graphite pencilA. brushHow does cross-hatching differ from contour hatching? A. Parallel lines are layered in different directions. B. Parallel lines are used to create a sense of mass. C. Parallel lines may vary in width and density. D. Parallel lines are used to create areas of shadow and light.A. Parallel lines are layered in different directions.Which of the following would require a fixative? A. a finished charcoal drawing B. a drawing made with gouache C. a pen-and-ink drawing with areas of wash D. a drawing made with tapeA. a finished charcoal drawingBased on your textbook's discussion, which medium maintains its original color intensity after it is applied to the drawing? A. felt-tip markers B. ink C. pastel chalks D. wax crayonsC. pastel chalksWhat contemporary drawing material is similar to what was used in prehistoric times? A. gouache B. pastel C. charcoal D. graphiteC. charcoalWhat drawing tool can create the greatest variety of line quality? A. brush B. ink pen C. charcoal D. graphite pencilA. brushHow far back can scholars trace examples of comics? A. Ancient Egypt B. the Middle Ages C. the eighteenth century D. the nineteenth centuryA. Ancient EgyptWhy have comics become a more serious artform in recent years? A. Creating comic art now takes special skills and training. B. More people are collecting comic books. C. Comic creators are writing and drawing about unusual or important subjects. D. Comic books have become more expensive to create and publish.C. Comic creators are writing and drawing about unusual or important subjects.What is an interactive comic? A. Interactive comics are web comics where readers scroll through or click on different frames to decide how the story should unfold. B. Interactive comics are animations. C. Interactive comics are graphic novels where readers supply the ending for the story. D. Interactive comics are a collaboration between an artist and a writer.A. Interactive comics are web comics where readers scroll through or click on different frames to decide how the story should unfold.Which of the following are new media that contemporary artists use to make works that we still call drawings? A. finger paint B. wax crayons C. felt markers D. tape and cut paperD. tape and cut paperWhat distinguishes Christine Hiebert's use of space from more traditional approaches to drawing? A. She uses pure hues and angular lines to suggest spatial depth. B. She relies on the three-dimensional space of the gallery. C. She builds up areas of denser tones to create an illusion of deep space. D. She rejects space as a formal element in her work.B. She relies on the three-dimensional space of the gallery.Which of the following statements is true of drawing in both historical and contemporary periods? A. Drawing always uses either dry or wet media. B. Drawing is always two-dimensional. C. Drawing always requires natural talent. D. Drawing is an immediate way to communicate through imagery.D. Drawing is an immediate way to communicate through imagery.What new drawing innovation does the Google Tilt Brush system offer to artists? A. Artists can draw digitally. B. Artists can draw in three dimensions. C. Artists can search Google for images. D. Artists can post their work online.B. Artists can draw in three dimensions.Which factor made Henry Moore's drawings of World War II London Tube refugees so compelling? A. He only used black graphic for a dramatic effect. B. His drawings were so detailed and specific that individuals were recognizable. C. He suppressed details of personal appearance to create a scene of stoic human endurance. D. He based his drawings on photographs he took.C. He suppressed details of personal appearance to create a scene of stoic human endurance.What was the primary function of this sketchbook of Guillermo del Toro's? Guillermo del Toro. PAGES FROM SKETCHBOOK. 2006. Pan's Labyrinth. A. It was conceived as a graphic novel but never published. B. It was a preliminary storyboard for a later film. C. It was published and widely distributed for sale. D. It was a notebook of his personal memories and thoughts.D. It was a notebook of his personal memories and thoughts.Based on your textbook's discussion, what does Richard Serra mean when he describes drawing "as a place where I can get lost . . ."? A. He enjoys building up tones to create effects of space and volume. B. He finds drawing to be frustrating and difficult to complete. C. He works so quickly he can't keep track of what he's doing. D. He can experiment and work out his creative ideas.D. He can experiment and work out his creative ideas.What is one reason that Picasso signed and dated all 45 of his studies for Guernica? A. Picasso intended his drawings to document the evolution of Guernica. B. He intended to sell the individual drawings as finished works of art. C. He used the drawings to teach students about composition. D. He was undecided on his vision for the work and kept changing his ideas.A. Picasso intended his drawings to document the evolution of Guernica.What did Vincent van Gogh prefer to do in his study of drawing? A. Draw from life. B. Copy plaster casts of body parts. C. Adhere to traditional techniques. D. Focus on landscape images.A. Draw from life.What can we learn from Pablo Picasso's earliest studies for his painting Guernica? A. He had already determined all the figures for the final painting. B. He was an extremely skillful draftsman. C. He sketched in a style very similar to the final painting. D. He did not significantly change his initial concept.D. He did not significantly change his initial concept.Compare Vincent van Gogh's early drawing Carpenter to his slightly later Old Man with His Head in His Hands. What about the later work shows van Gogh's improved technical skills? Vincent van Gogh. CARPENTER. c.1880. Black crayon. 22" × 15". Vincent van Gogh, OLD MAN WITH HIS HEAD IN HIS HANDS. 1882. Pencil on paper. 19 11∕16ʺ x 12 3∕16ʺ. A. He used tone, line, and perspective to give greater volume to the figure. B. Consider this. Distinguish the use of drawings to record ideas, as preliminary studies, and as independent works of art. C. He employed a range of tonal values to contribute more emotional impact. D. He included the figure's surroundings to indicate a recognizable location.A. He used tone, line, and perspective to give greater volume to the figure.What is a common feature in drawings made with graphite pencil, charcoal, or Conté crayon? A. tonal gradations of black and white B. blurred edges and soft lines C. visible hatching and cross-hatching D. hard edges and contoursA. tonal gradations of black and whiteHow did Rembrandt lighten previously shaded areas in Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well? A. He applied white gouache. B. He built up tonal value with hatching. C. He used an eraser to smudge the existing color. D. He added areas of wash.A. He applied white gouache.How do artists create different gradations of black when they draw with charcoal? A. Artists can ground pastel into charcoal. B. Artists can smudge, blur, and erase. C. Artists can alternate using charcoal and fixative. D. Artists can add water to charcoal drawings.B. Artists can smudge, blur, and erase.Which of the following drawing techniques distinguishes Degas' Le Petit Déjeuner après le bain (Jeune Femme S'essuyant) from Carriera's earlier Portrait of a Girl with a Bussola? Image Credits: © Art Resource, www.artres.com/c Rosalba Carriera, PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH A BUSSOLA. 1725-30. Pastel on paper. 13 3∕8ʺ x 10-1∕2ʺ. Edgar Degas. LE PETIT DÉJEUNER APRÈS LE BAIN (JEUNE FEMME S'ESSUYANT). c.1894. Pastel on paper. 39 ¼" × 23 ½" A. including figures and objects B. using light and dark pastel colors C. blending colors D. bold contouring in drawing the figures and objectsD. bold contouring in drawing the figures and objectsThe traditional technique used in Hokusai's Tuning the Samisen suggests a similar expressive style is found in what another Asian art form? Hokusai, TUNING THE SAMISEN. ca. 1820-25. Brush drawing. 9 3∕4ʺ x 8 1∕4ʺ. A. theatre B. dance C. calligraphy D. musicC. calligraphyHow are graphic novels different from comics? A. Graphic novels are more widely distributed by publishers. B. Graphic novels include a book-length story line. C. Graphic novels treat serious and often dark subject matter. D. Graphic novels use sequential images to tell a story.B. Graphic novels include a book-length story line.Gilbert Hernandez's Fear of Comics demonstrates how comics can A. be accepted as art by adopting more sophisticated styles and storylines. B. make light of deep-seated psychological fears and anxieties. C. reduce complex narratives to a few powerful images. D. capture personal experience in a reflective and expressive way.C. reduce complex narratives to a few powerful images.How is Julie Mehretu's drawing process in Back to Gondwanaland different from that of earlier artists? Julie Mehretu. BACK TO GONDWANALAND. 2000. Ink and acrylic on canvas. 8' × 10'. A. She combines painting and drawing media. B. She creates her drawings directly on the wall. C. She uses expressive organic imagery. D. She uses cut-out shapes to evoke man-made spaces.D. She uses cut-out shapes to evoke man-made spaces.