Art Fundamentals: Medium and Technique
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What is the primary function of a medium in art?

  • To display a finished artwork
  • To experiment with techniques
  • To communicate an artist's idea (correct)
  • To showcase an artist's skills

What is a characteristic of watercolor pigments?

  • They are laid down in a relatively pure form (correct)
  • They are often mixed with filler
  • They are always opaque
  • They are only used on canvas

What is a common challenge when working with watercolor?

  • Creating subtle, nuanced tones
  • Achieving bold, dark colors
  • Handling warm and rich tones (correct)
  • Mixing pigments with a water-soluble vehicle

What is unique about fresco as a painting method?

<p>It is done on a moist plaster surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of fresco artworks?

<p>They are permanently fixed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of tempera allows it to bind pigments to a surface?

<p>Egg-based emulsion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which painting medium is characterized by its ability to be easily corrected and repainted?

<p>Oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge of working with pastel?

<p>Preserving the finished product in its original state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of encaustic paint?

<p>It is made with heated beeswax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of acrylic paint over oil paint?

<p>It does not break easily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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