Painting for Third Graders: Explore the World of Colors and Creativity

Question 1

Which type of paint is NOT used in this painting unit?

Accepted Answer

Gouache

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 2

What does it mean to 'blend' colors?

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To mix colors together

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To separate colors

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To add white to colors

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To add black to colors

Question 3

What is the main purpose of using a palette in painting?

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To mix and hold colors

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To clean brushes

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To protect the table

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To store paint supplies

Question 4

Which material is NOT used in painting?

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Clay

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Paint

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Canvas

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Brushes

Question 5

How do you create a raised effect in oil paintings?

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Impasto

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Sfumato

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Glazing

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Dry brushing

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of paint used in art?

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Marker

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 7

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 8

What is the name of the tool used to hold and mix paints?

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Palette

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Canvas

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Easel

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Brush

Question 9

What technique can you use to create a three-dimensional effect in a painting?

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Shading

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Blending

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 10

Which famous artist is known for his unique style of abstract art using bright colors and geometric shapes?

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Piet Mondrian

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a canvas in painting?

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To provide a surface to paint on

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To display the finished painting

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To enhance the colors of the paint

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To protect the painting from damage

Question 12

Which type of brush is best suited for painting fine details?

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Round

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Flat

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Fan

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Stippler

Question 13

What is the name of the painting technique used to create smooth transitions and blends between colors?

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Glazing

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Impasto

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Dry brushing

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Sgraffito

Question 14

Which of these colors is a primary color?

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Yellow

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Orange

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Purple

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Brown

Question 15

Which of these tools do you use to put paint on a canvas?

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Brush

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Palette

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Easel

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Canvas

Question 16

What do you call the wooden frame that holds the canvas tightly in place?

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Stretcher bar

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Mixing tray

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Support stand

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Picture frame

Question 17

Which famous artist is known for using a special technique called 'sfumato' in his oil paintings?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Claude Monet

Question 18

What's the main difference between using acrylic and oil paints?

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How long they take to dry

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What they're made of

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How clear they are

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How thick they are

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Impressionist paintings?

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They focused on showing lots of detail

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Paintings often have quick, visible brushstrokes

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Artists used bright, vivid colors

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They often painted scenes from everyday life

Question 20

What's the name of the technique artists use to make things in a painting look like they're far away or close up?

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Shading

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Tricking the eye

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a painting technique?

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Collage

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 22

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Purple

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Red

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Blue

Question 23

What is a special characteristic of Renaissance paintings?

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Realistic figures

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Very bright colors

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Abstract shapes and patterns

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Flat, one-dimensional perspective

Question 24

What type of paint is made by mixing colored powders with water?

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 25

Which skill is mainly developed through painting?

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Creativity

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Problem-solving

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Writing

Question 26

What is the main purpose of using a paintbrush?

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To apply paint

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To mix colors

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To clean the canvas

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of abstract painting?

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Uses real-life objects

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Expresses emotions and feelings

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Uses abstract shapes and colors

Question 28

What is a thin, transparent layer of paint called?

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Wash

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Dab

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Overglaze

Question 29

Which artist is famous for using bright colors and abstract shapes?

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Henri Matisse

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 30

What is the idea behind using 'perspective' in painting?

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Make the painting look deeper

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Use realistic colors

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Mix different types of paint

Question 31

What is the best way to clean paintbrushes?

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Soak in soapy water

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Scrub with a wire brush

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Let them dry out

Question 32

What is the main difference between watercolor and acrylic paint?

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Watercolor is transparent, while acrylic is not

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Watercolor is water-based, while acrylic is oil-based

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Acrylic can be used on canvas, while watercolor is only used on paper

Question 33

Which painting technique uses thick layers of paint to create a textured effect?

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Impasto

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Glazing

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Sfumato

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Trompe l'oeil

Question 34

In watercolor painting, what technique is used to create layers of color?

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Layering

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Blending

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Stippling

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Dry brushing

Question 35

Which color is not considered a primary color?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 36

What do we call the lightness or darkness of a color?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Luminosity

Question 37

Which painting technique creates a surface with different textures?

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Impasto

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Washes

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Glazes

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Dry brushing

Question 38

What is the main purpose of applying gesso to a canvas?

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To give a smooth surface

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To protect the canvas

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To help absorb paint

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To create a glossy finish

Question 39

Which of these themes is often found in abstract paintings?

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Emotions

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Landscape

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Still life

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Portraits

Question 40

Which art movement focused on using bright colors and geometric shapes?

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Fauvism

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Impressionism

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Renaissance

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Expressionism

Question 41

In painting, which technique creates the illusion of distance?

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Making objects in the background smaller and less detailed

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Using bright colors in the foreground and dark colors in the background

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Outlining objects with black lines

Question 42

How can you tell the difference between abstract art and realistic art?

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Realistic art shows things as they appear in real life, while abstract art shows things in a more creative way.

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Realistic art uses only black and white colors, while abstract art uses many bright colors.

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Abstract art only includes paintings of things that don't exist, while realistic art includes paintings of things we can see around us.

Question 43

Which color is NOT a primary color used in painting?

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Brown

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 44

Which of these is **not** a painting technique we learned in class?

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Crayon

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Oil

Question 45

How is watercolor paint different from acrylic paint?

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Watercolor is transparent, while acrylic is opaque.

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Acrylic is water-based, while watercolor is oil-based.

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Watercolor is harder to use than acrylic.

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There is no difference between watercolor and acrylic paint.

Question 46

Which type of paint is made by mixing water with pigment?

Accepted Answer

Watercolor

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Tempera

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Oil

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Acrylic

Question 47

What material is the main ingredient in acrylic paint?

Accepted Answer

Polymer

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Water

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Oil

Question 48

Which painting technique involves using many layers of transparent paint to create depth and richness?

Accepted Answer

Glazing

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Stippling

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Dry brush

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Impasto

Question 49

What is the art term for the use of light and dark values to create contrast?

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro

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Color theory

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Composition

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Perspective

Question 50

Which famous painter is known for their innovative style of abstract expressionism, using drips and splatters of paint?

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Jackson Pollock

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 51

What is the purpose of applying a layer of gesso primer to a canvas before painting?

Accepted Answer

To create a smooth surface and seal the canvas.

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To add color to the canvas.

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To protect the canvas from moisture.

Question 52

Which painting medium is known for its transparency, allowing for luminous and layered effects?

Accepted Answer

Watercolor

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Oil

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Acrylic

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Gouache

Question 53

What is the term for the most important or prominent part of a painting that draws attention?

Accepted Answer

Focal point

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Background

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Foreground

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Middle ground

Question 54

Which type of paintbrush is primarily used for creating thin, delicate lines and details?

Accepted Answer

Liner brush

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Flat brush

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Round brush

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Fan brush

Question 55

What is the main purpose of using a palette in painting?

Accepted Answer

To mix and hold colors while painting.

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To display artwork.

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To clean brushes.

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To store paint