Adoration of the Shepherds

Question

by Nicolaes Maes

Digital image courtesy of the
Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
Which of the following is present in this painting?

(1 point)
Responses

mostly warm, bright oranges and reds
mostly warm, bright oranges and reds

tactile texture the viewer can feel
tactile texture the viewer can feel

contrast in value between light and dark
contrast in value between light and dark

radical balance from the painting’s center
radical balance from the painting’s center

Answer 1

In the painting "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Nicolaes Maes, the option that is most likely present is:

contrast in value between light and dark

This is often a characteristic of compositions involving light sources, such as an illuminated scene surrounding a nativity, where the contrasts enhance the drama and focus on the figures.

Answer 2

The Bridge at Argenteuil
by Claude Monet

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
How did the artist create interesting textures in this image?
(1 point)
Responses

by experimenting with various brushstrokes
by experimenting with various brushstrokes

by using only one color
by using only one color

by concentrating on negative space
by concentrating on negative space

by using no value changes
by using no value changes

Answer 3

The correct response for how Claude Monet created interesting textures in "The Bridge at Argenteuil" is:

by experimenting with various brushstrokes

Monet was known for his impressionistic style, which often included a variety of brushstrokes to create texture and capture the effects of light and atmosphere.

Answer 4

Reclining Old Man
by Georges Lallemant

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s
Open Content Program

Question
How did the artist most likely create this drawing?
(1 point)
Responses

by doing no previous figure drawing
by doing no previous figure drawing

by investigating various poses of the human body
by investigating various poses of the human body

by choosing to stay with typical poses
by choosing to stay with typical poses

by using no value changes or textures
by using no value changes or textures

Answer 5

The most likely response for how Georges Lallemant created the drawing "Reclining Old Man" is:

by investigating various poses of the human body

Artists often study and experiment with different poses to capture the complexities of human anatomy and movement, which would be essential for creating a compelling figure drawing.

Answer 6

A View of Muhlendamm
by Johann Friedrich Stock

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
Which of the following elements and principles are not shown in this art piece?
(1 point)
Responses

line and texture
line and texture

harmony
harmony

geometric shape
geometric shape

analogous colors
analogous colors

Answer 7

In the artwork "A View of Muhlendamm" by Johann Friedrich Stock, the element or principle that is most likely not shown is:

geometric shape

While the artwork may include lines, texture, harmony, and analogous colors, if the overall composition is more organic or naturalistic, the use of distinct geometric shapes may be less prominent.

Answer 8

How should you properly care for your brushes?
(1 point)
Responses

Wash them thoroughly and store them with the bristles up.
Wash them thoroughly and store them with the bristles up.

Rinse them in hot water and rub dry between two paper towels.
Rinse them in hot water and rub dry between two paper towels.

Scrub them vigorously under cold water and store them with the bristles down.
Scrub them vigorously under cold water and store them with the bristles down.

Soak them in clean water and then dab them dry with a paper towel.

Answer 9

The correct response for properly caring for your brushes is:

Wash them thoroughly and store them with the bristles up.

This helps maintain the shape of the bristles and ensures that any remaining paint or solvents are removed, extending the life of the brushes.

Answer 10

Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son
by Claude Monet

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
The artist successfully did all of the following in this image except
(1 point)
Responses

use cool colors to capture the mood.
use cool colors to capture the mood.

use proportion to draw the figures correctly.
use proportion to draw the figures correctly.

use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures.
use different brushstrokes to create a variety of textures.

use warm colors to create anxiety.
use warm colors to create anxiety.

Answer 11

The statement that the artist successfully did all of the following in this image except is:

use warm colors to create anxiety.

Claude Monet is known for his use of light and color to convey mood, often utilizing cool colors in his works. In "Woman with a Parasol," he employs a bright and airy palette rather than warm colors intended to create anxiety.