Art and Photoshop Techniques Quiz

The practice of using pigments, color, or other media on a solid surface to create an artwork. Often applied with brushes, but other tools like knives, sponges, or airbrushes are also used.

A type of printmaking where the artist creates a design by carving into a wooden block, leaving the areas to be printed raised.

A type of printmaking where the image is created by carving away areas of a block, leaving the areas to be printed raised.

A printmaking technique where the image is created by using an inked plate and pressing it onto paper.

A technique where the artist applies paint to a plate and then transfers the image to paper by pressing the plate onto paper.

An original piece of art created through a printmaking process.

A single copy of a print.

An artwork that does not represent anything recognizable from the real world, often focusing on abstract concepts, form, color, and line.

A collection of panels or panel groups displayed together, typically in a vertical orientation.

To move a panel into a dock by dragging it.

To remove a panel from a dock by dragging it out.

A specific layout of Photoshop's elements, like panels, the toolbar, and the image window.

The default workspace in Photoshop, optimized for general tasks.

To arrange and customize the layout of your Photoshop workspace by moving its components.

To save your current workspace configuration for later use.

To load a previously saved workspace configuration.

This tool allows you to select areas of an image based on color similarities. Click on the desired area and it will select all pixels with similar colors.

This tool allows you to magnify areas of an image for closer inspection or reduce them to get an overview. Click once to zoom in by a factor of two, or click and drag to zoom to fit the window. Use alt key or right-click to zoom out.

This tool allows you to add and edit text within your image. Click on the area you want to add text, and start typing. You can change fonts, size, and style using the menu or character palette.

This palette organizes and displays all layers within an image. It shows each layer's name and a thumbnail preview.

The area of an image that is selected. It is indicated by a blinking dotted line around the selected area.

The difference in color tolerance for the Magic Wand tool. A higher tolerance selects a wider range of colors, while a lower tolerance is more precise.

The ability to add, edit, and adjust multiple aspects of an image, such as color, brightness, and contrast. The Layers Palette allows you to manage and apply these adjustments to individual layers.

A digital image file where each element (text, graphic, etc.) is stored separately on a different layer. This allows for independent editing and manipulation of each element.

File formats used by graphics editing programs to save projects. They contain all the information needed for editing, resulting in larger file sizes.

File formats that are not designed for editing, often used for print graphics or specific purposes. Not ideal for web display.

The process of preparing an image for web display. It involves choosing the right file format, adjusting quality, and optimizing file size.

A feature that allows you to control the quality and file size of an image when saving for web, found under File > Save for Web... or similar.

A setting that allows you to control the quality of an image. High quality produces better visuals but larger files, while low quality compromises visual details for smaller files.

A setting that affects how an image loads on the web. Progressive images appear blurry initially and then become clear, while non-progressive images load line-by-line.

The amount of data an image takes up. Smaller file sizes load faster but may result in lower image quality.

The time it takes for an image to load on a webpage, depending on network speed and image file size.

The number of pixels per linear inch in an image, determining its detail and sharpness. Higher resolution means more pixels and a larger file size.

A color model used in computers and monitors, representing colors using red, green, and blue components. Each component has a value from 0 to 255.

A color model used for printing, representing colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) inks.

A color separation process that converts an RGB image into CMYK, allowing it to be printed with process colors.

The intensity value assigned to each color component in a color image, ranging from 0 (black) to 255 (white).

A method of reducing file size by compressing the image data. This is done by eliminating unnecessary pixels, especially in areas with smooth transitions, like gradients.

The size of an image, measured in pixels. A larger resolution means more pixels.

The process of converting a color image to black and white, often preserving tonal values and contrast.

Photoshop's temporary storage location for image data when RAM is insufficient. It uses hard drive space to store image information.

A preference setting in Photoshop that determines how much memory is allocated for image editing. It's important to adjust it based on your computer's RAM and the size of your images.