Functions of Drawing Techniques

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________________ is a printmaking technique from the beginning of the 18th Century used for the reproduction of red or brown chalk drawings.

Crayon

This drawing by Pablo Picasso is an example of a _________________.

sketch

The surface a drawing is created on is called the ______________.

ground

If a pencil's H# is decreased, then ______________.

<p>the level of clay used increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drawing was important in early history because _______________.

<p>it was the only method of visually recording history, before the creation of photography and film.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are useful blending tools when creating pencil drawings, except which?

<p>Gum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Silverpoint is _____________

<p>a technique involving the use of a metal point, and a thin silver wire, popular in the 14th and 15th Centuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true?

<p>Drawing is expensive and takes a long time to produce. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mediums is made from a mix of carbon and clay?

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

Which of the following is true about charcoal?

<p>It has been a main medium used by Japanese artists throughout history. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Crayon (Printmaking)

A printmaking technique from the 18th century used to reproduce red or brown chalk drawings.

Sketch

A preliminary drawing, often quickly executed, used to explore ideas for a more finished work.

Ground (Drawing)

The surface on which a drawing is created.

Decreasing H# on a pencil

The pencil will be softer and create darker marks.

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Importance of Drawing (Early History)

Before photography, drawing was used to Visually record history.

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Gum (Drawing)

A dry pigment, not a blending tool.

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Silverpoint

A drawing technique using a metal point (often silver) on a specially prepared surface, popular in the 14th and 15th centuries.

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Pencil Mediums

Graphite and clay.

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Truth about charcoal

Has been a main medium used by Japanese artists throughout history.

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Study Notes

Printmaking Technique

  • Crayon is a printmaking technique developed in the early 18th Century used for reproducing red or brown chalk drawings.

Artistic Styles

  • Pablo Picasso's drawing is classified as a sketch, showcasing a spontaneous approach to art.

Drawing Surface

  • The ground refers to the surface where a drawing is created, which can influence the final appearance of the artwork.

Pencil Properties

  • Reducing the H# (hardness) of a pencil increases the level of clay used in its composition, affecting the pencil's performance and line quality.

Historical Significance of Drawing

  • Drawing served as the primary method for visually recording history before technologies like photography and film emerged.

Blending Tools in Drawing

  • Gums are not considered useful blending tools in pencil drawings, while other tools like tortillons and fingers are more effective.

Silverpoint Technique

  • Silverpoint is an historical drawing technique that employs a metal point, typically a thin silver wire, and was popular during the 14th and 15th Centuries.

Myths about Drawing

  • The notion that drawing is expensive and time-consuming is false; it can be an accessible and quick form of artistic expression.

Pencil Composition

  • Pencils are made from a blend of carbon and clay, which contributes to their writing and drawing characteristics.

Charcoal in Art

  • Charcoal has been a predominant medium in Japanese art throughout history, valued for its versatility and expressive potential.

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