Watercolor / Explosion Books
What is a key characteristic of watercolor paint?
A. Thick and opaque B. Transparent and layered
C. Requires no water D. Always dry textured
B. Transparent and layered
Chalk pastels are best known for their:
A. Hard edges B. Bright, blendable color
C. Metallic shine
D. Waterproof quality
B. Bright, blendable color
One-point perspective uses how many vanishing points? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Zero
A. One
Surrealism focuses on: A. Realistic portraits B. Dreams and imagination C. Landscapes only D. Abstract shapes
B. Dreams and imagination
Value refers to: A. Color B. Shape C. Lightness or darkness D. Line
C. Lightness or darkness
What technique involves applying paint to wet paper? A. Dry brush B. Cross-hatching C. Stippling D. Wet-on-wet
D. Wet-on-wet
What is commonly used to blend chalk pastels?
A. Water B. Glue C. Fingers or blending tools
D. Sandpaper
C. Fingers or blending tools
Two-point perspective is typically used for drawing:
A. Faces B. Objects at an angle C. Flat designs D. Circles
B. Objects at an angle
Which artist is associated with surrealism?
A. Salvador Dalí B. Leonardo da Vinci C. Pablo Picasso D. Vincent van Gogh
A. Salvador Dalí
Texture in art can be: A. Only visual B. Only physical C. Both actual and implied D. None
C. Both actual and implied
What is the purpose of an explosion book? A. Create a 3D expanding composition B. Practice shading C. Study anatomy D. Practice sculpture
A. Create a 3D expanding composition
Which technique prevents smudging in chalk pastel work?
A. Fixative spray B. Water wash C. Carving D. Glazing
A. Fixative spray
What is the horizon line?
A. Bottom of the paper B. Edge of drawing C. Center of object D. Where sky meets ground (eye level)
D. Where sky meets ground (eye level)
Surrealist art often includes: A. Logical scenes B. Only black and white C. Strict symmetry D. Distorted reality
D. Distorted reality
Balance in art means:
A. Same color everywhere
B. Movement C. Random design D. Visual stability
D. Visual stability
Which element is most emphasized in watercolor layering? A. Texture B. Line C. Value D. Shape
C. Value
Chalk pastels are primarily used to create:
A. Sculptures B. Smooth gradients and color transitions C. Digital art D. Etchings
B. Smooth gradients and color transitions
Orthogonal lines:
A. Curve outward B. Are always vertical C. Lead to vanishing points D. Are random
C. Lead to vanishing points
A key goal of surrealism is to explore: A. Science
B. Subconscious mind C. Architecture D. Mathematics
B. Subconscious mind
Emphasis creates:
A. Background B. Focal point C. Pattern D. Rhythm
B. Focal point
In 2-point perspective, vertical lines remain:
A. Diagonal B. Horizontal C. Straight up and down
D. Curved
C. Straight up and down
Rhythm in art is:
A. Random placement B. Repetition creating movement C. Only music D. Balance
B. Repetition creating movement