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Art materials or artist supplies used to create a work of art are known as the ______.
Art materials or artist supplies used to create a work of art are known as the ______.
medium
A good artist makes the medium work for them to produce effects that cannot be attained through any other ______.
A good artist makes the medium work for them to produce effects that cannot be attained through any other ______.
means
The process of applying pigments on a smooth surface is called ______.
The process of applying pigments on a smooth surface is called ______.
painting
The availability of ______ is one of the practical considerations that influence an artist's choice of medium.
The availability of ______ is one of the practical considerations that influence an artist's choice of medium.
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The ______ communicates an idea to an audience through an artist's work.
The ______ communicates an idea to an audience through an artist's work.
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One of the earliest mediums is ______, which uses a mixture of hot beeswax resin and ground pigment.
One of the earliest mediums is ______, which uses a mixture of hot beeswax resin and ground pigment.
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Each medium has its own range of characteristics which determine the physical ______ of the finished product.
Each medium has its own range of characteristics which determine the physical ______ of the finished product.
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______ uses earth pigments mixed with egg yolk and egg white for its paints.
______ uses earth pigments mixed with egg yolk and egg white for its paints.
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In ______, colors are applied to damp plaster so they become part of the wall.
In ______, colors are applied to damp plaster so they become part of the wall.
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A song, sonata, and symphony belong to the art of ______.
A song, sonata, and symphony belong to the art of ______.
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The nature and special characteristics of the ______ itself can influence how an artist chooses to express their ideas.
The nature and special characteristics of the ______ itself can influence how an artist chooses to express their ideas.
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Watercolor paint is made with pure ground pigment bound with ______.
Watercolor paint is made with pure ground pigment bound with ______.
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There is no art without a ______.
There is no art without a ______.
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______ painting uses synthetic paints made with acrylic polymer emulsions.
______ painting uses synthetic paints made with acrylic polymer emulsions.
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______ are decorations made from small colored stones or glass pieces.
______ are decorations made from small colored stones or glass pieces.
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______ printing involves engraving or etching designs on a metal plate.
______ printing involves engraving or etching designs on a metal plate.
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The complete set of percussion includes any instrument that is sound by ______, shaking, or scratching.
The complete set of percussion includes any instrument that is sound by ______, shaking, or scratching.
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The kettledrum or tympani, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophones and vibraphone are percussion instruments which can produce different tones with definite ______.
The kettledrum or tympani, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophones and vibraphone are percussion instruments which can produce different tones with definite ______.
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The bass drum, the snare drum, the tambourine, and the cymbals are percussion instruments with ______ pitch.
The bass drum, the snare drum, the tambourine, and the cymbals are percussion instruments with ______ pitch.
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Instruments equipped with a keyboard include the piano, harpsichord, celesta, and ______.
Instruments equipped with a keyboard include the piano, harpsichord, celesta, and ______.
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An orchestra is usually composed of four choirs: strings, woodwinds, brasses, and ______.
An orchestra is usually composed of four choirs: strings, woodwinds, brasses, and ______.
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A rondalla is best known as a Philippine instrumental grouping made up of mostly ______ instruments.
A rondalla is best known as a Philippine instrumental grouping made up of mostly ______ instruments.
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The conductor is responsible for controlling about one hundred players and keeping the members playing together ______.
The conductor is responsible for controlling about one hundred players and keeping the members playing together ______.
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The medium for literature is ______, as writers use words to construct their compositions.
The medium for literature is ______, as writers use words to construct their compositions.
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Artists often rely on a support network that includes family, friends, and __________.
Artists often rely on a support network that includes family, friends, and __________.
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The artistic process utilizes various __________ to create a masterpiece.
The artistic process utilizes various __________ to create a masterpiece.
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In combined arts, dances may require __________ movements.
In combined arts, dances may require __________ movements.
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Artists need tools like pencil and paper, as well as canvas, paints, and __________.
Artists need tools like pencil and paper, as well as canvas, paints, and __________.
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An artist may feel like a solitary being, but they also engage with the __________ around them.
An artist may feel like a solitary being, but they also engage with the __________ around them.
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The process of creating art can be seen as both a singular creative act and a social __________.
The process of creating art can be seen as both a singular creative act and a social __________.
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After artwork is created, there are networks to help exhibit, market, and __________ it.
After artwork is created, there are networks to help exhibit, market, and __________ it.
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Historical forms of __________ training play a significant role in an artist’s development.
Historical forms of __________ training play a significant role in an artist’s development.
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Commercial art galleries sprang up in Europe and America during the ______ Revolution.
Commercial art galleries sprang up in Europe and America during the ______ Revolution.
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Galleries became places solely for buying and selling, making art a ______.
Galleries became places solely for buying and selling, making art a ______.
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Museums serve as a cultural ______, preserving and displaying examples of artistic heritage.
Museums serve as a cultural ______, preserving and displaying examples of artistic heritage.
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Critics provide ______ into art’s meaning and make judgments on its quality.
Critics provide ______ into art’s meaning and make judgments on its quality.
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Artists often work alone in studios, dedicated to their own expressive ______.
Artists often work alone in studios, dedicated to their own expressive ______.
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Many artists create sketches and preliminary drawings to get a more ______ image of their final work.
Many artists create sketches and preliminary drawings to get a more ______ image of their final work.
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Craftsmen have formed associations to teach the ‘______’ of their trade to apprentices.
Craftsmen have formed associations to teach the ‘______’ of their trade to apprentices.
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Some artists employ ______ to assist with administrative tasks in the studio.
Some artists employ ______ to assist with administrative tasks in the studio.
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Fine Art includes __________, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and new media.
Fine Art includes __________, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and new media.
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Naturalistic style aims for a high level of __________ in the depiction of images.
Naturalistic style aims for a high level of __________ in the depiction of images.
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Abstract style manipulates objects by using distortion and __________.
Abstract style manipulates objects by using distortion and __________.
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Non-objective imagery is based solely upon __________ itself.
Non-objective imagery is based solely upon __________ itself.
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Cultural Styles refer to distinctive characteristics in artworks throughout a particular __________.
Cultural Styles refer to distinctive characteristics in artworks throughout a particular __________.
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One of the aims of art is to help the viewer guess where it came from and __________.
One of the aims of art is to help the viewer guess where it came from and __________.
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The artist's thought process is an important part of the contextual __________ in art.
The artist's thought process is an important part of the contextual __________ in art.
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Factors like time period and __________ should be considered when assigning functions to art.
Factors like time period and __________ should be considered when assigning functions to art.
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Study Notes
Chapter 5: The Mediums of Art
- Art mediums are the materials or supplies used to create a work of art.
- Medium is essential to art, as there is no art without a medium.
- An artist's choice of medium is influenced by material availability, the intended use of the art object, the artist's message, and the medium's characteristics.
- Technique refers to the artist's knowledge of the medium and skill to achieve desired effects.
- Each medium has limitations and potentials in its application and expression.
Painting and Related Arts
- Encaustic: Application of hot beeswax on a surface.
- Tempera: Paints made of pigments mixed with egg yolk or white.
- Fresco: Pigments mixed with water applied to damp plaster.
- Watercolor: Tempered paints using a gum Arabic binder.
- Oil: Pigments ground on linseed oil.
- Acrylic: Synthetic paints using acrylic polymer emulsions.
- Related to painting: Mosaic, stained glass, tapestry, drawings, printmaking.
Sculpture
- Sculpture is a three-dimensional form.
- Media for sculpting include stone, wood, ivory, metals, plaster, clay, glass, and plastic.
- Sculpture can be free-standing, relief, or kinetic.
Architecture and Related Arts
- Architecture designs and constructs buildings ranging from simple shelter to complex structures.
- Construction methods include Post-and-Lintel, Arch, Truss, Skeleton, and Cantilever.
- Related to architecture are interior design and landscaping.
Mediums of Music
- Music mediums include instruments and the human voice.
- Instruments are categorized as Stringed/Bowed, Wind/Blown, Percussion/Struck, and Keyboards.
- Each instrument produces sound through vibration.
The Human Voice
- Classifications of human voices include Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Mezzo-Soprano, and Baritone.
Literary and Combined Arts
- Literature uses language to inform, evoke imagery, and express feelings.
- Combined arts, such as dance and opera, use multiple mediums, like music, gestures, props, etc.
Artistic Training
- Apprenticeships were a common method of artistic training in the past.
- Guilds in the Middle Ages regulated artist training
- Modern developments in art education include art schools, academies, and individual study for emerging artists.
The Process of Art
- Artists often rely on support networks from society.
- Artists use materials in various forms to create their works.
- Commercial galleries and museums are important spaces to exhibit, market, and comment on art
- Critics provide analysis and establish artistic standards that helps to understand artistic meaning
- The creation of art, whether by individuals or a group, involves a multitude of steps and decisions.
Functions of Art
- Art can have physical functions (tools or containers), personal functions (expressing feelings, ideas or gaining fresh insights), and social functions (influencing collective behavior or being used in public situations).
Chapter 3: Subjective and Objective Perspectives
- Art appreciation begins with "looking" at art subjectively (from an emotional perspective) and leads to a more informed objective opinion about it.
Artistic Roles
- Artists perform roles such as description.
- Description applies to hand-prints, portraits, landscape which depict the real life surrounding.
Artistic Styles
- Naturalistic Style uses accurate and recognizable images.
- Abstract Styles manipulate recognizable objects to create new forms and aesthetic feelings.
- Non-Objective style has no reference to the real world and stands alone.
Artistic Categories
- Fine Arts: Drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs and new media.
- Craft: skilled workmanship
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Explore the various mediums of art covered in Chapter 5. This quiz delves into the characteristics, techniques, and applications of different art forms like painting and sculpture. Test your knowledge on how material choices influence artistic expression.
