Printmaking for 1st Graders: Exploring Creativity through Art

Question 1

Which of these is a feature of abstract art in printmaking?

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Expresses emotions

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Depicts recognizable objects

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Uses true-to-life colors

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Has a clear storyline

Question 2

What is the process called when an image is transferred from a surface to paper?

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Printing

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Painting

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Drawing

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Carving

Question 3

In woodcut printmaking, which material is used to create a raised design?

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Wood

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Linoleum

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Paper

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Metal

Question 4

In linoleum printmaking, what technique is used to create a lowered design?

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Carving

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Printing

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Stamping

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Drawing

Question 5

Which printmaking technique involves transferring ink onto paper using a screen?

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Screen printing

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Woodcut

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Linoleum

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Etching

Question 6

Which of these materials is not commonly used in printmaking?

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Fabric

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Wood

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Metal

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Paper

Question 7

What do we call the person who makes printmaking artwork?

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Printmaker

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Painter

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Sculptor

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Photographer

Question 8

Which tool is used to carve a design into a surface for printmaking?

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Chisel

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Sponge

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Paintbrush

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Crayon

Question 9

What is the process of transferring ink from a carved surface to paper called?

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Printing

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Carving

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Inking

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Drawing

Question 10

Which material is used to make a woodcut print?

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Wood

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Paper

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Linoleum

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Fabric

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a safety rule to follow when using printmaking materials?

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Eat snacks while printing

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Wear gloves

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Use sharp tools carefully

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Wash hands after use

Question 12

What is the best way to protect a print from damage?

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Frame it

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Roll it up

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Store it in a damp place

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Keep it in direct sunlight

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a tool used in printmaking?

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Paintbrush

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Brayer

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Ink

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Paper

Question 14

What material is often used in printmaking to create a flat surface for printing?

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Wood

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Cardboard

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Fabric

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Glass

Question 15

In printmaking, what is the process called where ink is transferred from a printing surface to paper?

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Printing

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Transferring

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Pressing

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Impressing

Question 16

What is the main purpose of using a press in printmaking?

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To transfer ink to paper

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To flatten the printing surface

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To hold the paper in place

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To create texture

Question 17

Which tool is used to create a design on a linoleum block for printmaking?

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Carving tool

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Pencil

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Paintbrush

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Ink

Question 18

In printmaking, which tool is used to carve a raised design on the printing block to create a picture?

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Gouge

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Brayer

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Printing press

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Roller

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of printmaking technique?

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Watercolor painting

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Woodcut

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Linoleum

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Screen printing

Question 20

What makes printmaking special?

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It lets you make many copies of your artwork.

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It only uses black and white colors.

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It's only for adults.

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It's only for making posters.

Question 21

In printmaking, why do we use a press?

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To transfer ink to paper

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To flatten the paper

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To dry the ink

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To cut the block

Question 22

When working with carving tools, what is an important safety rule to follow?

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Wear protective gloves

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Keep tools sharp

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Use a dull knife

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Carve towards yourself

Question 23

What type of paper is used for printmaking?

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Bristol board

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Newsprint

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Construction paper

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Parchment paper

Question 24

Which of these materials is used to make linoleum prints?

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Linoleum

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Wood

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Styrofoam

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Cardboard

Question 25

What is the first step in creating a woodcut print?

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Carving a design into a piece of wood

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Inking the carved wood block

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Pressing paper onto the inked block

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Cutting a design out of paper

Question 26

What is the purpose of a printing press in printmaking?

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To transfer the ink from the printing block to the paper

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To create a design on the printing block

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To dry the print after it has been created

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To cut the paper into the desired shape

Question 27

Which of these is an example of a geometric shape that can be used in printmaking?

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Circle

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Flower

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Animal

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Tree

Question 28

What type of paper is commonly used in printmaking?

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Cardstock

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Newsprint

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Watercolor paper

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Construction paper

Question 29

When you carve an image into a wooden block and print it, what technique is this called?

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Woodcut

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Lithography

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Screen printing

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Etching

Question 30

What does a brayer do in printmaking?

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Spreads ink

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Carves designs

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Transfers images

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Cleans tools

Question 31

What tool is used to carve a design into a linoleum block?

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Gouge

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Chisel

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Knife

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Saw

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a good print?

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Light ink

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Clear lines

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Bright colors

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Sharp edges

Question 33

What do we use to cut a design into a block to create a linoleum print?

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Gouge

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Paintbrush

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Roller

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Ink

Question 34

What is the first step in the process of screen printing?

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Creating a stencil

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Applying ink to the screen

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Placing paper on the screen

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Pulling the squeegee across the screen

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a common material used in printmaking?

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Glass

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Paper

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Ink

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Wood

Question 36

What is the tool used to spread ink evenly on a printing surface?

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Brayer

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Gouge

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Stencil

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Squeegee

Question 37

When creating a woodcut print, which of these tools is NOT used?

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Clay

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Carving tools

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Printing press

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Inks

Question 38

What is the purpose of using a brayer in printmaking?

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To spread ink evenly on the printing surface

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To transfer the image to the paper

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To clean the printing surface

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To dry the ink

Question 39

Which printmaking method uses a stencil to create an image?

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Screen printing

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Linoleum cut

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Woodcut

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Etching

Question 40

What is a characteristic of a good print?

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Clear, sharp image

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Faded colors

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Blurry lines

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Uneven ink coverage

Question 41

What is the name of the process of carving an image into a linoleum block?

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Gouging

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Etching

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Brayering

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Printing

Question 42

When using sharp tools in printmaking, which safety precaution is important to follow?

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Always cut away from yourself

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Hold the tools loosely

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Cut towards yourself

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Use dull tools

Question 43

What is the purpose of a press in printmaking?

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To transfer the image from the printing block to the paper

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To dry the ink

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To carve the image into the printing block

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of ink used in printmaking?

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Watercolor

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Water-based ink

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Oil-based ink

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Acrylic ink