Graphic Design — Unit test Answers

Drawing was one of the only ways to capture life and people before the invention of cameras and the development of photography.

Tempera is a water-based painting medium made by blending egg yolks with water, or sometimes other materials such as glue. It is often used to paint frescos and panels, and is popular because it is relatively inexpensive and dries quickly.

Drawing can serve a purpose, or can exist as works of art in their own right. Drawings may be preparation for a more durable, complex work such as a painting or sculpture. As works of art, they can be illustrations for a text, a cartoon, a book, or a myth, or they can be pieces of art to be presented.

Collage has been used for many years, but was officially reinvented as a form of art by Pablo Picasso in 1912.

A type of etching that uses powdered resin that stops the acid from eating away at the surface, creating a tonal effect. Picture 1 is an example of aquatint.

This is an example of a collage called, Cut with the Kitchen Knife Collage. It is by Hanna Hock. The artist created this piece as an example of the Dada movement. It is an example of Dada because although it is nonsensical, it is still an interesting and engaging display.

Wood engraving is the process of carving into the hard side of a piece of wood. It is useful if the artist wants to add a lot of fine detail to the image, rather than color for instance. It was perfected by Thomas Bewick.

Picture 1: It is an example of tempera. The vehicle used is water and the binder is egg yolk. Picture 2: It is an example of gouache. The vehicle is water and the binder is gum arabic.

Stained glass is made by taking pieces of colored glass and putting leading between them, which dries and form a frame that is connected to a base-frame. They are typically found in Gothic-style cathedrals in Western Europe.

The three main types of Intaglio printing are etching, engraving, and drypoint.

The painting is by Winslow Homer, and is entitled, The Adirondak Guide. It was created using watercolors. Opinion on the artist choice of media (watercolor) will vary, but should be backed with at least one reason for their answer.

The gouge is a triangular shaped printmaking tool used to produce a rounded line. Graves are also used for scraping out the wood. Another tool used is a knife. Some commonly used types of knives include: hangit (Japanese), mat, palette, and x-acto. Leather pads, chalk, and brayers. Lastly, paper and ink is also used.

Picasso created the two pieces of artwork. The pieces of artwork are similar, because the picture on the left is a sketch for the completed work of art shown on the right, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. Picasso drew the image on the left first, preparing a strong visual concept before beginning work on the final version. By creating sketches, artists can sort out ideas and vary the arrangement of visual art elements and design principles, allowing adjustments to be made before beginning a final piece. Also, drawing is a relatively inexpensive form of art, so it can be beneficial for the artist to work out details in a sketch before beginning a final piece, which usually requires much more expensive materials.

Silverpoint is a technique that uses a thin silver wire in a stick to create a drawing. It was first used during the 14th and 15th centuries. It can create unique and beautiful pieces of art, but is also difficult to work with and expensive.

Yes, advertisements can be considered a form of art. The Nike swoosh logo is a minimalist yet powerful example that uses simple shapes and negative space to convey brand identity, similar to how artistic logos balance aesthetics with meaning as discussed in the lesson.