Sculpture Techniques for Year 6 Art: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the process of making a mold for casting called?

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Mold making

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Pattern making

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Core making

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Slip casting

Question 2

How do you create a smooth surface on a carved wooden sculpture?

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Sanding

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Polishing

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Varnishing

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Glazing

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental technique used in creating sculptures?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

Question 4

What is the process called when an imprint or mold is made of an original sculpture?

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Molding

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Casting

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Carving

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Modeling

Question 5

What is the technique called that involves creating raised or indented designs on a sculpture?

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Relief

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Carving

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Molding

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Casting

Question 6

Which renowned sculptor is known for their large-scale, outdoor works created from steel?

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Antony Gormley

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Damien Hirst

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Anish Kapoor

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Henry Moore

Question 7

How do trying out different ideas and making changes help artists create better sculptures?

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They can explore different possibilities and improve their ideas.

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They are only needed for very large sculptures.

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It's better to stick to the original plan.

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Making changes is not an important part of sculpting.

Question 8

Which of these techniques involves removing material from a solid block to create a sculpture?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

Question 9

Which material is NOT used for modeling in sculpture?

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Metal

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Clay

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Wax

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Plaster

Question 10

What is the process called when using a chisel and hammer to create a sculpture?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Welding

Question 11

What is the first step in the casting process?

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Creating a mold

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Pouring molten metal into the mold

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Cooling and releasing the sculpture from the mold

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Adding patina to the finished sculpture

Question 12

What is the purpose of using armatures in sculpture?

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To provide support and structure

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To add detail and texture

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To create movement and dynamism

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To reduce the weight of the sculpture

Question 13

Which sculptor is known for their use of found objects in their work?

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Louise Bourgeois

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Auguste Rodin

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Henry Moore

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Alberto Giacometti

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a fundamental technique used in sculpture?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

Question 15

What is the main reason sculptors use maquettes?

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To plan and visualize the final sculpture

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To move the final sculpture

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To protect the final sculpture

Question 16

How does the placement of a sculpture in a specific location affect how people understand its meaning?

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The placement can change how light falls on the sculpture, altering its appearance.

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The location can create a connection between the sculpture and its surroundings, adding to its significance.

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The placement can make the sculpture more or less accessible to viewers, influencing its impact.

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The location has no effect on the meaning of the sculpture.

Question 17

How does experimenting with different materials and techniques help artists make sculptures that are one-of-a-kind?

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It lets them find new ways to show their ideas.

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It keeps them from making errors.

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It helps them copy what other artists have done.

Question 18

What is the process of shaping clay or other soft material by hand called?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

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Welding

Question 19

Which of the following tools is used for carving?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Palette

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Sponge

Question 20

What is the process of making a mold and then pouring liquid material into it to create a sculpture called?

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Casting

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Molding

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 21

What is the term for the three-dimensional illusion created by using light and shadow on a sculpture?

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Chiaroscuro

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 22

Which of the following famous sculptors is known for his use of abstract shapes?

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Henry Moore

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Michelangelo

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Auguste Rodin

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Pablo Picasso

Question 23

What is the name of the curved line that appears on many sculptures?

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Serpentine

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Contraposto

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

Question 24

Which tool is most helpful for carving wood sculptures?

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Chisel

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Scissors

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Paintbrush

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Clay modeling tool

Question 25

What's the best thing about using clay for sculpting?

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It's easy to shape and change.

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It's the only material for sculpting.

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It's very strong and hard.

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It's cheap and easy to find.

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a material used for casting?

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Wood

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Bronze

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Wax

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Plaster

Question 27

What do we call the process of making a mold for casting?

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Mold making

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Casting

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Firing

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Sculpting

Question 28

Which of these is a relief sculpture?

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A sculpture on a wall showing a scene

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A statue of a person standing alone

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A clay animal model

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A metal sculpture made by welding

Question 29

What's 'slip' used for in sculpture?

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Joining pieces of clay together

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Adding color to the sculpture

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Smoothing out rough parts

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Making a shiny finish

Question 30

In the 'lost wax' method, what happens after the sculptor makes a wax model?

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The wax model is covered with mold material

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The wax model is put in a kiln

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The wax model is left to dry

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The wax model is painted

Question 31

What's the main difference between 'additive' and 'subtractive' sculpting?

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Additive techniques build up material, while subtractive techniques take material away.

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Additive techniques are for small sculptures, subtractive for big ones.

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Additive techniques are harder than subtractive techniques.