Sculpture and the Environment Answers

______________ is the process of forming a pliable medium with hands or tools.a.Modelingc.Castingb.Carvingd.Assemblage

Picture 1: Picture 2: Examine the examples of sculpture above. What technique was used to make each? a. Picture 1: carving; Picture 2: assemblage b. Picture 1: casting; Picture 2: modeling c. Picture 1: modeling; Picture 2: casting d. Picture 1: assemblage; Picture 2: carving Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are examples of materials used for carving, except which?a.stonec.woodb.ivoryd.clay

Assemblage is ________________a.a technique for casting where wax is carved then heated after a mold is made, then heated so that the wax melts, leaving an impression.b.an additive process where artists construct work by putting together objects and attaches them in some way.c.a substitution process in which the artist models an image in a soft medium such as wax, and then replaces it with something more durable such as bronze.d.the use of tools to chip away at a base in order to produce the sculpture.

Which of the following is NOT true of the sculpture above? a. This sculpture was created by Michelangelo and is one of his most famous sculptures. b. The light hitting the sculpture creates shadowing amongst the different parts. c. The sculpture is an example of modeling. d. This sculpture is entitled, Pieta. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which technique of sculpture was used to create the piece of art above? a. casting c. carving b. assemblage d. modeling Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true of sculpture in the round?a.There are three main techniques of sculpture in the round which include, casting, carving, and assemblage.b.It is a three dimensional form of art that is meant to be seen from all sides.c.Sculptures in the round are usually posed in order to create an interesting composition from all viewing angles.d.When observing a sculpture in the round, the division of positive and negative space is depending on the angle it is viewed from.

In sculpture in the round, the division of positive and negative space is dependent on the _______________________a.technique and materials used by the artist.b.artist’s perspective.c.focus and interest of the viewer.d.angle the sculpture is being viewed from.

In this example sculpture in the round, entitled, David, the figure (David) is positioned so that he is standing with most of its weight on one foot. In sculpture, this style is referred to as ____________. a. staging c. silhouette b. contrapposto d. modeling Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not true?a.Sculpture is the oldest known art form, and continues to be popular among modern artists.b.Sculpture in the round is a form of representational art. c.Sculptures can communicate many aspects, including movement and dynamic forms.d.The materials an artists chooses to use is dependent on availability and cost.