MFA Studio Art and Painting Techniques 2

Question 1

What is 'chiaroscuro' in visual art?

Accepted Answer

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to model three-dimensional forms

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A fresco technique using wet plaster

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A style of abstract expressionism

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A method of color mixing on the palette

Question 2

In the context of MFA studio critiques, what does 'formal analysis' primarily examine?

Accepted Answer

The visual elements and principles of design within the work itself

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The artist's biographical background

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The market value of the artwork

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The cultural identity of the viewer

Question 3

Which color mixing model is used in traditional painting, where red, yellow, and blue are primary colors?

Accepted Answer

Subtractive color model (RYB)

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Additive color model (RGB)

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CMYK model

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HSB model

Question 4

What is 'impasto' in painting technique?

Accepted Answer

Thick application of paint that creates a three-dimensional texture on the surface

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A thin, transparent layer of paint applied over a dry layer

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A preliminary charcoal sketch beneath the paint

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A varnish applied to finished works

Question 5

In photography and visual art, what does 'depth of field' control?

Accepted Answer

The range of distances within a scene that appears acceptably sharp

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The width of the color gamut captured

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The exposure time of the shutter

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The physical focal length of the lens

Question 6

Which principle of design refers to the visual weight distribution that creates a sense of stability in a composition?

Accepted Answer

Balance

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Rhythm

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Emphasis

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Unity