Dry and Liquid Media Answers

In painting, medium is ____________________a.the choice of liquid or gas that is added to a pigment.b.the substance that is added to a color in order to help application.c.a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances.d.the pigment that mixed with a binder of hot wax and fixed with a heat application.

____________ works of art are created on frosted parchment-like material or surface, which can be made from young calf skin that is stretched out.a.Encausticc.Silverpointb.Inkd.Vellum

Liquid media is ________________a.a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers.b.the material the artists used to create a work of art.c.the mixture of a pigment and a binder of hot wax and fixed with a heat application.d.use of a material in liquid form, such as with ink.

An advantage of using dry media is __________________ a. its ability to be erased and/or corrected. b. its durability throughout the years. c. the high cost of materials used. d. the permanency. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is true of mixed media? a. Mixed media is the use of one medium in a work of art. b. A disadvantage to using mixed media is its cost and the limitations it places on creativity. c. Mixed media is the a relatively new technique in the art world. d. One form of mixed media was commonly used to create illuminated manuscripts. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

___________ is a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances that deposit crystalline or splinter-like fragments in the paper fibers.a.Dry mediac.Silverpointb.Ink paintingd.Liquid media

Choose the answer to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence. Choice of medium allows the artist to ________________ a. convey different messages. b. experiment with combining materials to create new media. c. reconnect with old forms of art. d. improve realism in art, particularly with portraits. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are examples of popular paint brushes used by artists to create different affects and results, except which? a. round brushes c. pointed brushes b. spiral brushes d. detail brushes Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Technique is _______________a.the material of a work of art.b.involves the use of more than one medium in a work of art.c.a way in which an artist creates a work of art.d.the meaning of symbols and images in a piece of work.

The image above, entitled, Self-Portrait with Two Pupils, is an example of an artist’s use of ____________. a. encaustic c. liquid media b. mixed media d. artistic tools Please select the best answer from the choices provided