Question

6. A painting of the left side and back of a man seated in a chair. He is looking at a newspaper. He has orange hair, green skin, and a purple jacket.
Look closely at the image above. Which of the following is not true?
a.
This is an example of a gouache painting by Joseph Solman.
b.
As with watercolor, to create this painting, the artist combined water with pigment. However, he/she also added white pigment in order to produce a tinted feel.
c.
The man in the image is the artist himself. This is easily recognized because the artist painted his back, which is common when artists created self-portraits.
d.
Although there is a hazy look to the man in the picture, the artist did used definitive, strong lines throughout the piece.


7. A painting of the back of a man in a row boat in the water. There are trees in the background. His head is turned so his white-bearded face is visible.
This watercolor, entitled The Adirondak Guide, was painted by which artist?
a.
Winslow Homer
c.
Mary Casset
b.
Jan Vermeer
d.
Leonardo da Vinci

8. Gouache painting is a form of ________________, in which white pigment is added to create a duller effect and tinted feel.
a.
oil painting
c.
tempera
b.
watercolor
d.
fresco


9. Painting is commonly thought of as synonymous with art because _____________
a.
we see many examples of it in everyday life and in museums.
b.
many are eye-catching with the use of vibrant colors and details.
c.
painting is long-lasting, so there are many example from the past.
d.
all of the above are true.


10. For which painting media is egg yolk combined with water?
a.
gouache
c.
tempera
b.
watercolor
d.
fresco

Answer 1

6. c
7. a
8. b
9. d
10. c