Sculpture for 4th Graders: Explore the Art of Shaping and Molding

Question 1

Which type of clay is best suited for making detailed sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Polymer clay

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Air-dry clay

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Terracotta clay

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Stoneware clay

Question 2

What is the purpose of using color in sculpture?

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To all of the above

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To add visual interest

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To create texture

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To define form

Question 3

What is the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture?

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Additive sculpture adds material, while subtractive sculpture removes it

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Subtractive sculpture adds material, while additive sculpture removes it

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Both additive and subtractive sculpture add material

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Both additive and subtractive sculpture remove material

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of sculptures made from wood?

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Durability

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Transparency

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Flexibility

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Malleability

Question 5

What is the main purpose of using a kiln in sculpture?

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To harden clay

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To melt metal

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To carve wood

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To cast plaster

Question 6

What is a maquette used for in sculpture?

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A small-scale model of a sculpture

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A type of carving tool

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A material used in casting

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A technique for sculpting in metal

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a typical technique used in sculpting?

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Painting the sculpture

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Molding with clay

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Casting using plaster

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Carving wood

Question 8

What is the main reason artists use clay in sculpting?

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To shape and mold forms

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To build lasting structures

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To add color and texture

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To cast objects out of metal

Question 9

What is the process known as when plaster is used to create a copy of a sculpture?

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Casting

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Molding

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Chiseling

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Painting

Question 10

What is the technique called when a mold is used to create a hollow sculpture out of clay?

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Slip casting

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Kiln firing

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Glazing

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Raku

Question 11

Which of these describes a key characteristic of abstract sculptures?

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Use of non-representational forms

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Realistic representation of objects

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Detailed attention to lifelike features

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Limited use of traditional materials

Question 12

Who is the famous American sculptor known for his abstract works?

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Alexander Calder

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Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Michelangelo

Question 13

Which of these materials is NOT suitable for creating sculptures that will be placed outdoors?

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Paper

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Bronze

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Wood

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Marble

Question 14

What sculpting technique involves using a mold to create three-dimensional shapes?

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Molding

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Carving

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Assemblage

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a technique used in sculpture?

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Painting

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Clay modeling

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Plaster casting

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Carving

Question 16

What type of material is clay?

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Organic

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Inorganic

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Synthetic

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Metallic

Question 17

What is the process of making a mold called?

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Casting

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Carving

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Modeling

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Glazing

Question 18

Which sculptor is known for their abstract sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Michelangelo

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Pablo Picasso

Question 19

Which technique involves using sharp tools to cut into and shape wood?

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Wood carving

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Clay modeling

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Plaster casting

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Casting

Question 20

What type of artwork represents people or objects in three dimensions?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Print

Question 21

Which characteristic describes abstract sculptures?

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They use abstract shapes and forms.

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They depict lifelike figures or objects.

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They are made from traditional materials.

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They always have a clear story to tell.

Question 22

What is the purpose of using an armature in sculpture?

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To provide support and stability

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To add color to the sculpture

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To create fine details

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To smooth the surface of the sculpture

Question 23

Which technique is used to make a clay sculpture's surface smooth?

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Polishing

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Carving

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Molding

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Casting

Question 24

What tool is used to shape and remove excess clay?

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Modeling tool

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Brush

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Palette

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Chisel

Question 25

Which type of abstract sculpture involves arranging found objects?

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Assemblage

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Kinetic sculpture

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Land art

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Installation

Question 26

What is the primary difference between a bas-relief and a high-relief sculpture?

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The depth of the carving

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The materials used

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The size of the sculpture

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The technique used to create them

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a basic technique used in sculpture?

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Painting with oil

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Working with clay

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Making plaster molds

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Carving wood

Question 28

Which material is soft and can be shaped easily but holds its shape when hardened?

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Clay

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Wood

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Plaster

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Metal

Question 29

Which famous sculpture features a person on horseback?

Accepted Answer

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius

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Venus de Milo

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The Thinker

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David

Question 30

Why are armatures used in sculpture?

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To support and shape the sculpture

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To add color to the sculpture

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To make the sculpture heavier

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To create a smooth surface on the sculpture

Question 31

What technique involves creating a raised design on a metal surface?

Accepted Answer

Repoussé

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Cloisonné

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Sgraffito

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Intaglio

Question 32

Which of the following is a feature of abstract sculpture?

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Use of geometric shapes and forms

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Accurate representation of real objects

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Clear and recognizable narrative

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Exclusive use of traditional materials

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of creating a sculpture?

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Expressing ideas and emotions

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Practical use and functionality

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Decorating a space

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Telling a specific story

Question 34

What is sculpture?

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Art that is carved or shaped into three-dimensional forms

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Art made only with clay

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Art that is flat and has only two dimensions like a painting

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Art that is made of metal

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a common material used in sculpture?

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Rubber

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Clay

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Plaster

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Wood

Question 36

What is the first step in making a clay sculpture?

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Mix and knead the clay

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Sketch the design

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Gather materials

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Carve the clay

Question 37

Which tool is used to carve wood?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Palette knife

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Clay modeling tool

Question 38

Which of these is a famous example of a sculpture?

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Mona Lisa

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The Scream

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The Sistine Chapel ceiling

Question 39

What is a freestanding sculpture called when it's carved from a single block of stone?

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Freestanding sculpture

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Relief sculpture

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Kinetic sculpture

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Assemblage sculpture

Question 40

Which artist is known for abstract sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Henry Moore

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Auguste Rodin

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Pablo Picasso

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Michelangelo

Question 41

In sculpture, which technique involves shaping a soft material, such as clay, into a three-dimensional form?

Accepted Answer

Clay modeling

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Plaster casting

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Wood carving

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Paper-mâché

Question 42

What do we call the art of creating a design or shape by removing material from a piece of wood?

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Wood carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Chiseling

Question 43

What is the process called when an original sculpture is used to create a mold for making copies?

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Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Printing

Question 44

Which material is unusual for use in sculpture?

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Fabric

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Marble

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Glass

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Plastic

Question 45

Why are armatures used in sculpture?

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To provide support and structure

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To create fine details

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To add weight

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To make the sculpture waterproof

Question 46

Which of the following sculptures is an example of abstract art?

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A geometric shape without a clear representation

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A lifelike statue of a person

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A painting of a landscape

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A portrait of a famous person

Question 47

In plaster casting, how is the sculpture formed?

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By pouring liquid plaster into a mold

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By carving a solid block of material

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By gluing pieces of different materials together

Question 48

Which material is the main ingredient in clay modeling?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Plaster

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Wood

Question 49

What tool is specially designed to shape and add details to clay sculptures?

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Modeling tool

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Carving chisel

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Palette knife

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using sculpting as an art form?

Accepted Answer

Improving memory

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Developing fine motor skills

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Enhancing creativity

Question 51

What is the type of sculpture created by removing material from a solid block?

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Subtractive

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Additive

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Kinetic

Question 52

Which famous artist is well-known for their detailed and lifelike marble sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 53

What is the main reason artists create a maquette in the sculpting process?

Accepted Answer

To experiment with different ideas and proportions

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To display the final artwork

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To gather feedback from others

Question 54

Which of these materials is NOT commonly used for sculpting?

Accepted Answer

Paper

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Clay

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Metal

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Wood

Question 55

What process involves creating a mold and filling it with a substance to make a sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Casting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Welding

Question 56

What is the main reason for using clay in sculpting?

Accepted Answer

To create forms

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To make molds

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To add textures

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To color the sculpture

Question 57

What is the first step in making a plaster sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Mixing plaster and water

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Creating a mold

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Carving the plaster

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Painting the plaster

Question 58

Which of these is a characteristic of kinetic sculpture?

Accepted Answer

It moves when there's wind

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It's a statue of an animal

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It's a painted landscape

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It's a piece of pottery