CA Artist Techniques & Mastery 2

Question 1

Which painting technique involves applying thick, textured paint directly from a palette knife rather than a brush?

Accepted Answer

Impasto

Answer

Impasto is the technique of applying paint thickly to create visible texture and three-dimensional surface effects.

Question 2

In color theory, what term describes a color that has been mixed with black to lower its value?

Accepted Answer

Shade

Answer

A shade is created by adding black to a pure hue, making it darker in value.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of applying a ground (gesso) to a canvas before painting?

Accepted Answer

To provide tooth and seal the surface for paint adhesion

Answer

Gesso seals porous surfaces and creates tooth so paint adheres properly without soaking in unevenly.

Question 4

In printmaking, which process involves drawing on a flat stone or plate with a greasy medium, relying on the repulsion of oil and water?

Accepted Answer

Lithography

Answer

Lithography exploits the chemical repulsion between oil-based drawing material and water to transfer images.

Question 5

Which compositional principle refers to the arrangement of elements that creates a sense of visual stability and equal weight across an artwork?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Balance distributes visual weight — symmetrically or asymmetrically — so the composition feels stable.

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