Art Terms Quiz: Knowledge Trivia! Exam

20 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1259

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There are different terms that come to mind when it comes to bringing an artist’s view into something concrete. As an art student, you are expected to know what different terms mean. The quiz provided is a good way to test out if that is the case for you. Do give it a shot and see how many of them you get right. All the best!

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1.

Which is a heavy, precious, non-corroding, grayish-white metal that is used in jewelry making?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Yellow Gold
- C.
  
  Platinum
- D.
  
  Steel
2.

What is a printed canvas with numbers showing what color to paint in each area?
- A.
  
  Paint It Yourself
- B.
  
  Paint By Number
- C.
  
  Do It Yourself
- D.
  
  Paint Here
3.

What is the name of a depicted scene showing shepherds, country life or rustic serenity?
- A.
  
  Seascape
- B.
  
  Portrait
- C.
  
  Pastoral
- D.
  
  Landscape
4.

Which is a flat piece of wood that is used to beat damp clay to remove air bubbles?
- A.
  
  Paddle
- B.
  
  Pad
- C.
  
  Tablet
- D.
  
  Switch
5.

Which is the partial shadow located between complete shadow and complete illumination?
- A.
  
  Saturation
- B.
  
  Hue
- C.
  
  Penumbra
- D.
  
  Darkness
6.

In architecture, what is the name of a door or gate?
- A.
  
  Dome
- B.
  
  Wall
- C.
  
  Window
- D.
  
  Portal
7.

Which is regarded as the most refined of ceramic wares?
- A.
  
  Porcelain
- B.
  
  Terracotta
- C.
  
  Clay
- D.
  
  Earthenware
8.

What piece of equipment is used by a potter to spin the clay as they shape it into a pottery vessel?
- A.
  
  Spatula
- B.
  
  Their Hands
- C.
  
  Potter's Wheel
- D.
  
  Knife
9.

Which term describes colors that have high lightness and low saturation?
- A.
  
  Brilliant
- B.
  
  Pale
- C.
  
  Dark
- D.
  
  Deep
10.

What is the name given to finely powdered material that is used to color any medium?
- A.
  
  Hue
- B.
  
  Tint
- C.
  
  Shade
- D.
  
  Pigment
11.

What is the name of a drawing from above that shows where to arrange objects in space?
- A.
  
  Plan
- B.
  
  Sketch
- C.
  
  Landscape
- D.
  
  Portrait
12.

What is the name of the portable case that an artist uses to hold artwork?
- A.
  
  Portfolio
- B.
  
  Box
- C.
  
  Briefcase
- D.
  
  Binder
13.

What is the name of a plaster made with sand, dirt and straw?
- A.
  
  Adobe
- B.
  
  Gesso
- C.
  
  Plaster Of Paris
- D.
  
  Stucco
14.

What is the name of any flat level or surface?
- A.
  
  Plane
- B.
  
  Ground
- C.
  
  Floor
- D.
  
  Wall
15.

What is the name of the process of filling a mold with a liquid material that will form a sculpture?
- A.
  
  Pour
- B.
  
  Pull
- C.
  
  Push
- D.
  
  Press
16.

Which is the name of a tool that is used to grind substances in a mortar?
- A.
  
  Stone
- B.
  
  Rock
- C.
  
  Pumice
- D.
  
  Pestle
17.

What is a photographic print made by placing objects on light-sensitive paper and exposing it to light?
- A.
  
  Negative
- B.
  
  Photogram
- C.
  
  Photograph
- D.
  
  Telephoto
18.

In art, aerial, herringbone, and linear are all types of what?
- A.
  
  Perspective
- B.
  
  Canvas
- C.
  
  Paint
- D.
  
  Colored Pencils
19.

What drawing or writing instrument uses ink?
- A.
  
  Charcoal
- B.
  
  Crayon
- C.
  
  Pen
- D.
  
  Pencil
20.

In digital imaging, what are unidentifiable marks picked up in the course of scanning called?
- A.
  
  Pixelation
- B.
  
  Scratches
- C.
  
  Noise
- D.
  
  Pixels