Portraits & Caricatures Portraits & Caricature 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 so it stands out from the surface, creating visible texture and bold strokes.

Question 2

In caricature, the term 'exaggeration hierarchy' means the artist should prioritize exaggerating which features first?

Accepted Answer

The most distinctive and unique features of the subject

Answer

Effective caricature focuses exaggeration on the subject's most distinctive features—the traits that make them immediately recognizable.

Question 3

What is the term for the soft blending of edges between light and shadow in portrait painting, famously used by Leonardo da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

Sfumato

Answer

Sfumato (Italian for 'smoky') is Leonardo's technique of blending tones so subtly that edges dissolve into one another.

Question 4

When drawing a portrait in three-quarter view, which of the following is true about the far eye compared to the near eye?

Accepted Answer

It appears narrower and more foreshortened

Answer

In three-quarter view, the far eye is foreshortened by perspective, making it appear narrower than the near eye.

Question 5

Which historical caricaturist published biting political caricatures in 18th-century England and is considered a founding father of the art form?

Accepted Answer

James Gillray

Answer

James Gillray (1756–1815) is widely regarded as the father of political caricature for his satirical prints targeting British royalty and politicians.

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Portraits & Caricature 2