Painting Projects for Year 6 Art: Explore Creativity and Techniques

Question 1

Which painting technique involves gradually layering thin, transparent washes of paint to create a smooth transition between colors?

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Glazing

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Stippling

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Impasto

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Washes

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using a painter's palette?

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To mix and hold paints for easy access while painting

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To store and clean paintbrushes

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To protect the work surface from paint spills

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To accelerate the drying time of paint

Question 3

What term describes a painting that captures the likeness or personality of a person or group of people?

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Portrait

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Landscape

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Still life

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Abstract

Question 4

Which color from the following options is considered a warm color?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 5

What element in a painting draws the viewer's attention and serves as the main point of interest?

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Focal point

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Background

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Foreground

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Middle ground

Question 6

When painting with acrylics, what can you mix in to make the paint more see-through?

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Water

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Oil

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Turpentine

Question 7

Which of these is NOT an element of art?

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Emotion

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Shape

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Value

Question 8

What painting technique is used to create a smooth, blended transition between colors?

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Blending

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Stippling

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Hatching

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Glazing

Question 9

Which artist is known for their abstract expressionist paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 10

What type of brush is best for painting fine details?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

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Fan brush

Question 11

What is the purpose of using a gesso primer before painting?

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To prevent the paint from absorbing into the canvas

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To seal the canvas

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To add texture

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To create a shiny surface

Question 12

Which of the following is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 13

Which of the following materials would NOT be suitable for a painting project?

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Cardboard

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Canvas

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Acrylic paint

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Watercolor paper

Question 14

What is the last step in completing a painting project?

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Applying a varnish

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Sketching the composition

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Mixing the paints

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Choosing the canvas size

Question 15

Which of these is a type of watercolor paint?

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Aquarelles

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Acrylics

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Oils

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Gouache

Question 16

What is the primary reason for sketching before painting?

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To plan the painting's composition and details

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To warm up the hand muscles

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To practice brush strokes

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To create a finished artwork

Question 17

What technique involves using a brush to apply paint in small, quick strokes?

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Stippling

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Impasto

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Washes

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Glazing

Question 18

What is added to pigments to make watercolour paint?

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Water and binding agent

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Oil

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Acrylic

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Clay

Question 19

Is a shade a darker or lighter version of a hue?

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A shade is a darker version.

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A shade is a lighter version.

Question 20

What is spread on a canvas before you start painting?

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Primer

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Paint

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Glue

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Water

Question 21

When you place the most important part of the painting in the middle, what composition technique are you using?

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Symmetry

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Rule of thirds

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Golden ratio

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Asymmetry

Question 22

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

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 23

Which painting technique involves applying paint in thin, transparent layers to create depth?

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Glazing

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Sfumato (blending colors smoothly without visible brushstrokes)

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Impasto (applying thick layers to create texture)

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Stippling (creating dots)

Question 24

Which characteristic best describes Abstract Expressionism?

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Emphasis on expressing emotions and feelings through spontaneous brushstrokes

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Realistic depictions of everyday objects

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Use of geometric shapes and patterns

Question 25

What is the main purpose of applying a gesso primer to a canvas before painting?

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To create a smooth and stable surface for the paint to adhere to

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To add texture to the painting

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To protect the canvas from damage

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To change the color of the canvas

Question 26

Which brush stroke technique involves painting directly onto the canvas without blending, resulting in visible brush marks?

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Alla prima

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Washes (diluting paint with water to create transparent layers)

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Scumbling (applying thin layers of opaque paint to create a hazy effect)

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Drybrush (using a small amount of paint on a dry brush to create texture)

Question 27

Which type of painting depicts scenes from everyday life, often focusing on the activities and customs of ordinary people?

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Genre painting

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Portrait painting (depicting a person or group of people)

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Abstract painting (using non-representational forms and colors)

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Landscape painting (depicting natural scenery)

Question 28

Which color is considered a warm color in the color wheel?

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Orange

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Green

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Blue

Question 29

What principle of art refers to the pleasing arrangement of elements in a composition, creating a sense of balance and unity?

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Harmony

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Rhythm (creating a sense of movement through the repetition of elements)

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Emphasis (highlighting a focal point to draw attention)

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Contrast (placing opposing elements side by side to create visual interest)

Question 30

What is the name of the equipment used to support a canvas or other painting surface at an angle for easier painting?

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Easel

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Brush (a tool used to apply paint to the canvas)

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Palette (a board or surface used to mix and hold paints)

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Palette knife (a tool used to apply and mix paint)

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

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Brown

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 32

What technique is used to create the illusion of depth and dimension in a painting?

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Perspective

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 33

Which of the following is a famous impressionist painter?

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

Question 34

What is the purpose of using a palette in painting?

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Mixing colors and holding paint

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Keeping track of colors

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Storing brushes

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Creating textures

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a warm color?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Purple

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of abstract expressionist painting?

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Emphasis on emotion and spontaneity

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Detailed brushwork

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Use of geometric shapes and lines

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Realistic representation of objects

Question 37

What is the purpose of a stretcher in a painting?

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Supporting the canvas

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Mixing colors

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Creating textures

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Storing brushes