An older man reclines with one arm raised.

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 texture

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The most likely way the artist created the drawing "Reclining Old Man" is by investigating various poses of the human body. This approach typically allows artists to capture realistic and dynamic representations in their work.

A busy city street has many people crowded on it.
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

In the art piece "A View of Muhlendamm" by Johann Friedrich Stock, the element and principle that are most likely not shown is geometric shape. This option suggests a lack of clear geometric forms or structures, which may not be a significant feature in the depiction of a busy city street with many people.

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.

The proper way to care for your brushes is to wash them thoroughly and store them with the bristles up. This method helps maintain the shape of the bristles and prevents damage, ensuring the longevity of your brushes.

A woman stands in a field with a parasol. Her son stands behind her.



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.

The artist successfully did all of the following in "Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son" by Claude Monet except use warm colors to create anxiety. Monet is known for his use of light and color in a harmonious and serene manner rather than to evoke anxiety.

A landscape scene has fields of hay, cows, and people.
Haystacks in Brittany
by Paul Gauguin

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
This artist most obviously showed experimentation through his use of
(1 point)
Responses

perspective.
perspective.

texture.
texture.

color.
color.

line.

The artist Paul Gauguin most obviously showed experimentation through his use of color. Gauguin is known for his bold, expressive color choices that often convey emotion and create a distinctive style.

A painting shows a city's bridge with citizens filling the street.
Pont Neuf, Paris
by Auguste Renoir

Courtesy National Gallery of Art,
Washington

Question
What did the artist most likely do to create this piece of art?
(1 point)
Responses

had no prior knowledge of perspective
had no prior knowledge of perspective

investigated the scenery before painting it
investigated the scenery before painting it

chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate
chose the colors that were pleasing rather than accurate

omitted the use of proportion to keep the image interesting

The artist most likely investigated the scenery before painting it. Auguste Renoir, known for his impressionistic style, often drew inspiration from real-life scenes and took the time to observe his surroundings before creating his artwork.

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