Sculpture and 3D Art: Learn the Basics of Three-Dimensional Art

Question 1

How can sculpture reveal cultural traditions and beliefs?

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Sculpture can show and keep important cultural practices and beliefs.

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Sculpture is just for making things look nice.

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Sculpture has nothing to do with the real world.

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Sculptures are only found in museums.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a step in making a sculpture?

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Painting

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Planning

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Modeling

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Casting

Question 3

Can the materials used in sculpture go beyond their physical properties to convey symbolic or emotional meanings? Explain your answer with specific examples.

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Yes, materials can symbolize emotions or ideas, like bronze for strength and wood for warmth.

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No, materials only serve practical purposes like stability and ease of carving.

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Only abstract sculptures can convey symbolic meanings through materials.

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Material choice is just the artist's personal preference.

Question 4

How do scale and proportion contribute to the effectiveness of a sculpture? Give examples to support your answer.

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Scale refers to the size of the sculpture compared to its surroundings, while proportion refers to the relationships between the different parts of the sculpture.

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Scale and proportion have no impact on a sculpture's effectiveness.

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Scale and proportion are only important for large-scale sculptures.

Question 5

When caring for old sculptures, what should be our main priority?

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Protecting the sculpture from further damage

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Making the sculpture look brand new

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Selling the sculpture for a profit

Question 6

How can sculpture connect with other art forms like painting, music, or dance? Describe how these art forms can work together and support each other.

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Sculpture can inspire painting by giving ideas for color choices and how things are arranged.

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Music can give sculpture ideas through its beat, speed, and changes in volume.

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Dance can inspire sculpture by showing movement and expressing it in a way that doesn't move.

Question 7

You're designing a sculpture for a big, open public square. What things should you think about to make sure it looks good and fits well with the space?

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The size, shape, color, and materials of the sculpture, and how it will interact with the people and space around it.

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Only the size and color of the sculpture are important, as these are the most noticeable features.

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The sculpture should be as large and colorful as possible to attract attention.

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The materials used should be inexpensive and easy to work with.

Question 8

Kinetic sculptures are three-dimensional artworks that move. How do these sculptures often move?

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They react to the viewer's movements.

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They require electricity to operate.

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They are only displayed outdoors.

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They are exclusively made of metal.

Question 9

In sculpture, what is the main feature of 'radial balance'?

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Objects are arranged around a central point, creating a sense of unity and movement.

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Objects are arranged in a straight line, creating a sense of stability.

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Objects are arranged randomly, creating a sense of chaos.

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Objects are arranged in a triangular shape, creating a sense of tension.

Question 10

How does the environment where a sculpture is placed influence its meaning and impact?

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The environment can add to the meaning and impact of a sculpture by giving it context and more ways to be interpreted.

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The environment has no effect on the meaning or impact of a sculpture.

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The environment can only take away from the meaning and impact of a sculpture by distracting the viewer.

Question 11

How can the materials used in a sculpture impact the message it conveys?

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Hard materials like stone or metal can represent strength, while soft materials like clay or wax can represent fragility.

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The materials used do not affect the meaning of the sculpture.

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The color of the materials used does not affect the meaning of the sculpture.

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The size of the materials used does not affect the meaning of the sculpture.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of carving in sculpture?

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Is a fast and effortless technique

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Allows for intricate designs

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Enables the use of various materials

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Produces one-of-a-kind pieces

Question 13

How does the size of a sculpture, compared to its surroundings, affect how we experience it?

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A large sculpture in a small space can make the space feel smaller.

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A small sculpture in a large space can make the sculpture seem more important.

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The size of a sculpture does not affect how we experience it.

Question 14

In sculpture, what do artists mean when they talk about 'proportion'?

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How the different parts of the sculpture fit together in terms of size, shape, and placement

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The overall size and shape of the sculpture

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Whether the sculpture is symmetrical or not

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Proportion has nothing to do with how the parts of a sculpture are arranged

Question 15

How can symbols and metaphors in sculptures help us understand the artist's ideas and feelings?

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They can show abstract ideas or emotions.

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They are only used in large sculptures.

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They are not important in sculpture.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a material commonly used in sculpture?

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Fabric

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

Question 17

What is the process of shaping clay called?

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Modelling

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Carving

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Casting

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Welding

Question 18

What is the name of the technique used to make a copy of an object using a mould?

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Slip casting

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Gesso

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Papier-mâché

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Glazing

Question 19

Which item is NOT a material commonly found in sculptures?

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Newspaper

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Clay

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Marble

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Bronze

Question 20

Who created the notable sculptures of David and Pieta?

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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 21

Which of these describes an abstract sculpture?

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A geometric shape

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A statue of a person

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A portrait of a landscape

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A lifelike model of an animal

Question 22

What type of sculpture is attached to a wall?

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Relief

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Freestanding

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Kinetic

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Assemblage

Question 23

What is the name of the process where layers of material are added to a sculpture?

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Modelling

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Carving

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Casting

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Assemblage

Question 24

Which of the following materials is NOT commonly used for carving?

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Paper-mâché

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Wood

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Stone

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Wax

Question 25

When creating a sculpture that will be placed outdoors, which of the following is NOT a factor to consider?

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Interactivity

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Weather conditions

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Lighting

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Scale

Question 26

What is the difference between positive and negative space in sculpture?

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Positive space is the solid form, while negative space is the empty space around it.

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Positive space is the empty space, while negative space is the solid form.

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There is no difference between positive and negative space.

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Negative space is the background, while positive space is the foreground.

Question 27

Which of these materials is not used in sculptures?

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

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Fabric

Question 28

What is the name of the famous statue of a woman holding a torch that is located in New York City?

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The Statue of Liberty

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Venus de Milo

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The Thinker

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David

Question 29

Which of these sculptors is famous for their large, abstract metal sculptures?

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Henry Moore

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Pablo Picasso

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Michelangelo

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Auguste Rodin

Question 30

What is an armature used for in a sculpture?

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To hold the sculpture together

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To make it easier to move

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To give it a glossy finish

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To add color to it

Question 31

Which tool is used to make smooth surfaces on a sculpture?

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Sandpaper

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Chisel

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Gouge

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Paintbrush

Question 32

What is the name of the technique used to make sculptures by pouring liquid metal into a mold?

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Casting

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Carving

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Welding

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Forging

Question 33

What type of three-dimensional artwork uses found objects?

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Assemblage

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Relief

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Sculpture in the round

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Mobile

Question 34

Which type of sculpture moves?

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Kinetic sculpture

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Static sculpture

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Assemblage

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Relief

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a typical material used in sculpture?

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Paper

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Stone

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Wood

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Metal

Question 36

Which of these techniques involves carving a material to create a sculpture?

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Carving

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Modelling

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Casting

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Assemblage

Question 37

Name the famous Greek statue depicting a woman with flowing hair and a beautiful figure.

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Venus de Milo

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Winged Victory

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Laocoön and His Sons

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Discus Thrower

Question 38

Which of these artists is known for making abstract sculptures using metal?

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Alexander Calder

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Henry Moore

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Barbara Hepworth

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Auguste Rodin

Question 39

Which of these is a feature of kinetic sculpture?

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It moves when touched or interacted with

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It is made from a single block of material

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It is usually very large in size

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It is always symmetrical in shape

Question 40

What is the technique of cutting designs into a surface called?

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Carving

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Casting

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Molding

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Welding

Question 41

Which material is commonly used for casting sculptures?

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Bronze

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Clay

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Wax

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Paper

Question 42

Henry Moore is known for which type of sculptures?

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Abstract

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Realistic

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Pop Art

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Impressionist

Question 43

What is the difference between an additive and a subtractive sculpture technique?

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Additive techniques build up the sculpture, while subtractive techniques remove material.

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Subtractive techniques build up the sculpture, while additive techniques remove material.

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Additive and subtractive techniques are the same.

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There is no such thing as additive or subtractive techniques.

Question 44

Which technique creates sculptures by melting and pouring metal?

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Casting

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Welding

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Carving

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Molding

Question 45

Can sculptures only be made from solid materials?

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No

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Yes

Question 46

What is the term for depth and space created in a sculpture?

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Perspective

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Proportion

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Balance

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Chiaroscuro

Question 47

Do sculptures always need to be placed on pedestals?

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No

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Yes

Question 48

Which type of sculpture is expressive and imaginative?

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Abstract

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Figurative

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Functional

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Minimalist

Question 49

Which famous sculptor is known for their modernist works?

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Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Michelangelo

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Pablo Picasso

Question 50

What is the difference between relief sculpture and freestanding sculpture?

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Relief sculpture is attached, while freestanding sculpture is separate.

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Freestanding sculpture is larger than relief sculpture.

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Relief sculpture is carved, while freestanding sculpture is molded.

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Freestanding sculpture is painted, while relief sculpture is not.

Question 51

What is the main reason for using negative space in sculpture?

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To create depth and contrast

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To add texture

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To support the structure

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To show movement

Question 52

Which tool is used for carving sculptures?

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Chisels

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Brushes

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Hammers

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Saws

Question 53

What is the process of creating a sculpture from a mold called?

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Casting

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Molding

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Carving

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Welding

Question 54

How can using unusual materials in sculpture challenge traditional ideas about art?

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It expands the range of ways art can be expressed.

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It makes sculpture more expensive.

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It makes sculpture more durable.

Question 55

How do symbolism and allegory help us understand the meaning of sculptures?

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They add special meanings to the sculpture, like a dove representing peace.

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They make the sculpture look more realistic.

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They explain how the sculpture was made.

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They tell us about the artist who made the sculpture.

Question 56

To help protect our planet, what should we think about when choosing materials for our sculptures?

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How the materials are made and where they come from

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How much the materials cost

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How long the artwork will last

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What the finished sculpture will look like

Question 57

What is NOT a technique used in sculpture?

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Painting

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Carving

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Assembling

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Molding

Question 58

What is the technique called when molten metal is poured into a mold to create a sculpture?

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Welding

Question 59

What is the empty space between and around forms in a sculpture known as?

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Negative space

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Volume

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Void

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Mass

Question 60

Which material is less commonly used in sculpture compared to others?

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Glass

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Metal

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Wood

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Clay

Question 61

Which of the following materials is NOT commonly used in sculpture?

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Fabric

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Wood

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Metal

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Stone

Question 62

What is the term for the three-dimensional space surrounding a sculpture?

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Volume

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Shape

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Size

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Mass

Question 63

What technique involves carving away material from a solid block to create a sculpture?

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Subtractive sculpture

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Construction

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Modeling

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Additive sculpture

Question 64

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

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To support the structure of the sculpture

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To add color to the sculpture

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To hold the sculpture in place while working on it

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To create the final surface texture