Painting for Beginners: Explore the Basics of Painting Techniques

Question 1

What is the term for adding white paint to a color to make it lighter?

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Tinting

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Shading

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Blending

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Layering

Question 2

Which type of brush stroke is used to create texture?

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Smudging

Question 3

Which of the following is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci?

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The Mona Lisa

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The Scream

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Starry Night

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Guernica

Question 4

What is the main ingredient that binds pigments together in acrylic paint?

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Acrylic resin

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Water

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Oil

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Turpentine

Question 5

Which painting technique uses thick layers of paint that take a long time to dry?

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Oil Painting

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Acrylics

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Watercolours

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Gouache

Question 6

What is the technique of spreading paint thinly and evenly across a surface called?

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Washing

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Dry Brushing

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Glazing

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Impasto

Question 7

Which type of canvas is best for oil painting?

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Stretched canvas

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Unprimed canvas

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Canvas board

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Paper canvas

Question 8

What happens when you add white paint to another color?

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It lightens the color

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It darkens the color

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It changes the shade

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Nothing happens

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of paintbrush?

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Palette knife

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

Question 10

What is the name for the dark area in a painting that is away from the light source?

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Shadows

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Highlights

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Value

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Perspective

Question 11

What is the main reason to make a sketch before beginning to paint?

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To plan the composition and proportions

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To try out different colors

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To create a finished artwork

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To dry the canvas

Question 12

What is the best way to protect a painting over time?

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Frame it with glass

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Roll it up in a tube

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Leave it exposed to sunlight

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Store it in a damp place

Question 13

Which type of paint is made from pigment mixed with water and is known for its transparency?

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Watercolor

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Oil paint

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Acrylic paint

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Tempera

Question 14

Which famous artist is widely known for their bold use of color and thick, impasto brushstrokes?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

Question 15

When mixing paints, which color is NOT considered a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 16

In painting, what does 'composition' refer to?

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The arrangement of elements within a painting

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The choice of colors used

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The painting techniques employed

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The theme or subject of the painting

Question 17

Which technique is commonly associated with Leonardo da Vinci?

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

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Pointillism

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Fauvism

Question 18

What is the main use of a palette in painting?

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Mixing and organizing colors

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Storing brushes

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Cleaning the canvas

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Creating a backdrop for the painting

Question 19

Which color is not a primary color?

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

Question 20

What is the main purpose of an underpainting?

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To establish the initial composition

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To add depth and texture to the painting

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To create a smooth surface for the paint

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To prevent the paint from cracking

Question 21

Which type of paint is NOT a variety of acrylic paint?

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Oil

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Heavy body

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Fluid

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Gel

Question 22

What is the main advantage of using watercolors?

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Transparency and water solubility

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Quick drying time

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Vibrant colors

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Ease of blending

Question 23

Which artist is famous for his oil paintings of landscapes?

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Claude Monet

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 24

What is the term for the overall feeling or atmosphere of a painting?

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Mood

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Composition

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Value

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Perspective

Question 25

Which famous artist is known for his iconic paintings featuring geometric shapes and bold colors?

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Piet Mondrian

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 26

Which of the following describes the effect of warm colors in a painting?

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They advance towards the viewer

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They recede away from the viewer

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They create a sense of coldness

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They make objects appear smaller

Question 27

Which of the following color schemes uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary

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Monochromatic

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Triadic

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Analogous

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of painting medium?

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Digital

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Tempera

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 30

In painting, which technique involves gradually adding layers of thin, transparent paint?

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Stippling

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Washes

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of using gesso in painting?

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To prepare the canvas for painting and improve adhesion

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To create a smooth surface for painting

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To add texture to the painting

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To seal the finished painting

Question 32

Which of these artists is widely recognized for their abstract paintings?

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Wassily Kandinsky

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 33

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 34

What is the main function of a palette in painting?

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To mix and blend colors

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To hold the paintbrushes

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To protect the work surface

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To store finished paintings

Question 35

What is the term for the protective layer applied to a finished painting?

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Varnish

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Gesso

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Glaze

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Primer

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

Question 37

What type of brush is best for creating thick, impasto brushstrokes?

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Hog bristle brush

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Nylon brush

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Sable brush

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Sponge brush

Question 38

Which of the following is a warm color?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

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Violet

Question 39

What is the term for the area of a painting where the light source seems to be located?

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Light source

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Value scale

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Focal point

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Perspective

Question 40

Which of the following is a famous painter known for his abstract expressionist style?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a primary color used in painting?

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Orange

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 42

What is the liquid used to dilute and blend acrylic paint?

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Water

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Turpentine

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Oil

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Varnish

Question 43

Which painting technique involves applying thick layers of paint to create a raised effect?

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Impasto

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Washes

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Sgraffito

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Dry Brush

Question 44

Which of the following is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso?

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Guernica

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

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The Scream

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of a paintbrush in painting?

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To apply paint to a surface

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To blend and mix colors

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To create texture

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To clean the palette

Question 46

What is the term used to describe the lightness or darkness of a color?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Tone

Question 47

Who is the artist known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 48

Which of these colors is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 49

What is the name of the technique used to blend colors smoothly on a canvas?

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Blending

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Stippling

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Glazing

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Impasto

Question 50

Which type of brush is designed to hold a large amount of paint?

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Hog bristle brush

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

Question 51

Who is known for their abstract expressionist paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Claude Monet

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of impasto painting?

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Thick, textured application of paint

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Thin, even layers of paint

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Smooth, polished finish

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Transparent, watercolor-like effect

Question 53

What is the name of the device that artists use to support a canvas while painting?

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Easel

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Stretcher

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Frame

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Palette