Sculpture and 3D Design: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4

Question 1

How do additive and subtractive techniques differ in sculpture?

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In additive techniques, you add material to create a shape, while in subtractive techniques, you remove material.

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Additive techniques are used for abstract sculptures, while subtractive techniques are used for realistic sculptures.

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Additive techniques are more difficult to learn than subtractive techniques.

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Subtractive techniques always take longer than additive techniques.

Question 2

When designing a sculpture, why is it important to consider the audience?

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The age of the people who will see the sculpture might affect the materials you use and how complex it is.

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Sculptures should be designed to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or background.

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The audience doesn't matter when designing a sculpture.

Question 3

What are the three essential elements for creating a successful 3D sculpture?

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Form, Space, and Texture

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Color, Line, and Shape

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Balance, Volume, and Perspective

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Light, Shadow, and Composition

Question 4

You're making a sculpture for the school hallway. How can you make sure it fits the space perfectly?

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Measure the space and make the sculpture the right size.

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Make it as big as possible to fill the whole space.

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Make it as small as possible to save space.

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Ask the head teacher to decide how big the sculpture should be.

Question 5

Which feature is unique to the Impressionist movement in sculpture and painting?

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Capturing the changing effects of light and atmosphere using short lines or brushstrokes and bright colors.

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Creating detailed and accurate representations of figures and objects using realistic colors and lighting.

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Exploring geometric abstraction and the relationship between form and space.

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Using strong lines, bold colors, and flat, decorative patterns.

Question 6

When creating a sculpture that tells a story or conveys a message, what's the first step you should take?

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Draw and think about ideas to develop your concept.

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Start sculpting right away with any materials.

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Decide on the exact materials you'll use.

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Look up different sculpting methods to learn from others.

Question 7

Imagine you have clay and a block of wood. Which material can you easily shape and mold to make shapes like a coiled snake or a smooth round ball?

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Clay

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Wood

Question 8

Imagine two sculptures, one with a smooth surface like a polished stone and the other with a rough surface like sandpaper. How would each sculpture feel if you touched it?

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The smooth sculpture would feel pleasant to touch, while the rough sculpture would feel bumpy.

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The smooth sculpture would feel cold and the rough sculpture would feel warm.

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The smooth sculpture would feel sharp and the rough sculpture would feel soft.

Question 9

When creating a sculpture, what's the key thing to consider to prevent it from toppling over?

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Give it a wide bottom

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Add lots of colors

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Make it very tall

Question 10

Which tool is used to carve hard materials like stone or wood?

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Sponge

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Scissors

Question 11

Why is it important for artists to experiment and take risks when creating sculptures?

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To discover new and exciting ways to use materials and techniques.

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To make sculptures that look more realistic.

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To avoid making mistakes and create perfect sculptures.

Question 12

Imagine you're creating a sculpture for the entrance of a library. Which design would best represent the purpose and atmosphere of a library?

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A life-sized statue of a famous author, made of bronze.

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A large, spiky sculpture made of metal.

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A small, colorful sculpture made of recycled materials.

Question 13

Which material is best for creating a sculpture that appears sturdy and endures over time?

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Metal

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Cardboard

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Clay

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Paper

Question 14

How does texture enhance a sculpture?

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It makes the sculpture feel intriguing to the touch.

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It makes the sculpture appear vibrant and colorful.

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It is only significant if the sculpture will be handled.

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Texture is not a crucial element in sculpture.

Question 15

What do you call the process of removing material from a sculpture?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Assembling

Question 16

What does 'balance' mean in sculpture?

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How the sculpture's weight is spread out

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Using symmetry in the sculpture

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Having different textures in the sculpture

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The size of different parts of the sculpture

Question 17

What's a 'maquette' in sculpture?

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A small model of a larger sculpture

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A finished sculpture made from a strong material

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A temporary sculpture made with soft materials

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A copy of an existing sculpture

Question 18

What's special about an abstract sculpture?

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It doesn't look like real things

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It's made from natural materials

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It's always the same on both sides

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It's very large

Question 19

How is a 'relief' sculpture different from a 'freestanding' sculpture?

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A relief sculpture is flat and attached to something, while a freestanding sculpture is not

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A freestanding sculpture is larger than a relief sculpture

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A relief sculpture is made from harder materials than a freestanding sculpture

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A freestanding sculpture is always a person or animal, while a relief sculpture can be anything

Question 20

Who was a famous sculptor during the Renaissance?

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Michelangelo

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Pablo Picasso

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Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

Question 21

What's the name for the technique where different things are put together to make a sculpture?

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Assemblage

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Casting

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Carving

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Modeling

Question 22

Why is it important to use different textures in a sculpture?

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To make it visually interesting

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To make it stronger

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To make it lighter

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To make it more durable

Question 23

How do you achieve balance in a sculpture?

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By distributing its weight evenly

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By making it perfectly symmetrical

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By using only heavy materials

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By painting it in bright colors

Question 24

Which of these materials is NOT suitable for creating sculptures?

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Glass

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Clay

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Paper-mâché

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Plasticine

Question 25

What is the difference between carving and modeling in 3D design?

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Carving involves removing material, while modeling involves adding it

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Modeling involves removing material, while carving involves adding it

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Carving and modeling are the same process

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Carving is for small sculptures, while modeling is for large sculptures

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a tool used for creating sculptures?

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Paintbrush

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Chisel

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Modeling knife

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Sponge

Question 27

What is the main difference between a sculpture and a painting?

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A sculpture is 3D, while a painting is 2D

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A sculpture is made from solid materials, while a painting is made from liquid materials

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A sculpture is created by an artist, while a painting is created by a computer

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A sculpture is permanent, while a painting is temporary

Question 28

Which of the following is **not** a principle of 3D design?

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Transparency

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Balance

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Form

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Contrast

Question 29

What does the word 'texture' mean in sculpture?

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The way the surface of an object feels or looks

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The shape or form of an object

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The color or pattern on an object

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The size or weight of an object

Question 30

True or False: A sculpture is 3D and a relief is 2D?

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True

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False

Question 31

Who is a famous sculptor?

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 32

Which type of sculpture is carved into a surface?

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Relief

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Kinetic sculpture

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Found object sculpture

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Assemblage sculpture

Question 33

Which of these materials is most lightweight for creating a sculpture?

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Cardboard

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Clay

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Metal

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Stone

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of texture that can be created in sculpture?

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Invisible

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Rough

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Smooth

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Shiny

Question 35

What is the main purpose of using an armature in sculpture?

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To make the sculpture stronger

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To create texture on the sculpture's surface

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To add colour to the sculpture

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To make the sculpture easier to move

Question 36

What is the name of the technique where different materials are put together to make a sculpture?

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Assemblage

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Carving

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Modelling

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Casting

Question 37

What is the key difference between free-standing and relief sculptures?

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Free-standing sculptures are three-dimensional, while relief sculptures are two-dimensional.

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Relief sculptures are three-dimensional, while free-standing sculptures are two-dimensional.

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Free-standing sculptures are made of hard materials, while relief sculptures are made of soft materials.

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Relief sculptures are larger than free-standing sculptures.

Question 38

Which of these tools is used to shape clay?

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Modeling tools

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Chisels

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Hammers

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Saws

Question 39

Why is it important to consider balance in sculpture?

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Both a and b.

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To ensure the sculpture is stable.

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To make the sculpture more visually appealing.

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To create a sense of movement.

Question 40

What does 'abstract sculpture' mean?

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Sculpture that does not represent real objects

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Sculpture that represents real objects

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Sculpture that is made of abstract materials

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Sculpture that is painted in abstract colors

Question 41

Who is a famous sculptor?

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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 42

What type of sculpture is created by carving a solid block of material?

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Free-standing sculpture

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Relief sculpture

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Mobile sculpture

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Kinetic sculpture

Question 43

Which material is easy to shape and is often used for making sculptures?

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Clay

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Wood

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Paper

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Bronze

Question 44

What technique creates a raised design on a surface?

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Embossing

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Sculpting

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Casting

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Glazing

Question 45

Which of these is a feature of kinetic sculpture?

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It can move by itself

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It is made of metal

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It is perfectly symmetrical

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It has no recognizable shape

Question 46

What tool would you use to carve wood or stone for a sculpture?

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Chisel

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Hammer

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Saw

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Plane

Question 47

What is the space around and within a sculpture called?

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Positive and negative space

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Positive and blank space

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Negative and empty space

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Empty and full space

Question 48

How do we make clay hard and strong?

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By baking it in a kiln

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By painting it with glaze

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By casting it in a mold

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By hammering it into shape

Question 49

In sculpture, what is an advantage of using the additive method?

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Adding material to build the shape

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Removing material to create the shape

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It is a quick and simple technique

Question 50

How do you create balance in a sculpture?

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Make sure the weight is spread out evenly

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Create a design that is the same on both sides

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Use contrasting colors

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Make the sculpture move

Question 51

What is the difference between sculpture in the round and relief sculpture?

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Sculpture in the round is three-dimensional, while relief sculpture is two-dimensional.

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Relief sculpture is three-dimensional, while sculpture in the round is two-dimensional.

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Both types of sculpture are three-dimensional.

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There is no difference between the two types of sculpture.

Question 52

Which of these is an example of additive sculpture?

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Building up layers of clay to create a form

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Carving a shape out of a block of wood

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Pouring melted metal into a mold

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Putting together a sculpture from found objects

Question 53

Which of these is a famous example of a sculpture that shows a human body?

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David by Michelangelo

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Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

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The Thinker by Auguste Rodin

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Guernica by Pablo Picasso

Question 54

Which technique involves removing material from a solid block to shape it?

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Carving

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Modelling

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Casting

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Assembling

Question 55

What is the purpose of a maquette in sculpture?

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A small-scale model

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A large-scale model

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A sketch of the final artwork

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The final artwork itself

Question 56

What is a characteristic of a sculpture that is well-balanced?

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It has equal weight on both sides

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It looks like it is moving

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It is very tall and thin

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It is covered in bright colours

Question 57

Which material can be used to make a mold for casting?

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Silicone

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Paper

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Cardboard

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Fabric

Question 58

What process involves using acids to create a design on a metal plate?

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Etching

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Engraving

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Casting

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Embossing

Question 59

Which technique is best for creating a sculpture that can withstand being outdoors?

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Joining pieces of metal together by heating them (welding)

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Using wet paper and glue to make a shape (papier-mâché)

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Interlacing fibers or materials to create a shape (weaving)

Question 60

When planning a 3D sculpture, what should you consider first?

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Shape and form of the sculpture

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Materials needed

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Size of the sculpture

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Color of the sculpture

Question 61

When creating a sculpture that will be placed outdoors, which factor is most important for the artist to consider?

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How long the sculpture will last outdoors

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The cost of making the sculpture

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Whether the public will like the sculpture

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What tools are available to make the sculpture

Question 62

What is NOT a benefit of audience involvement in making sculptures?

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Takes away freedom from the artist

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Grabs the attention of viewers

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Makes the experience more enjoyable

Question 63

How can you show your own culture in a sculpture while respecting other cultures?

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Research the culture you're representing and use elements that are respectful and don't take away from their traditions.

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Use only materials from your own culture.

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Make sure your sculpture is completely different from anything else that already exists.

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Don't worry about it - no one will notice.

Question 64

Which type of sculpture is not attached to any surface and can stand on its own?

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Freestanding Sculpture

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Relief Sculpture

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Kinetic Sculpture