Introduction to Painting

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Which type of painting involves applying pigments directly to wet plaster on a wall?

Gouache

Fresco secco

Buon Fresco (correct)

Encaustic

What is the primary difference between oil and acrylic painting?

Oil has a glossy finish, while acrylic has a matte finish.

Oil is more transparent, while acrylic is more dense.

Oil is faster-drying, while acrylic is slower-drying.

Oil is less versatile, while acrylic is more versatile. (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of watercolor painting?

Opaque and slow-drying

Transparent and fast-drying (correct)

Opaque and fast-drying

Transparent and slow-drying

What is the purpose of egg in tempera painting?

To act as a binder Signup and view all the answers

Which type of paint is known for its ancient Greek origins and involves mixing pigments with wax?

Encaustic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between gouache and watercolor painting?

Gouache is more opaque, while watercolor is more transparent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the material and tools used to create a work of art?

Medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a binder in paint?

To hold the pigment together and adhere the paint to a surface Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components that make up paint?

Pigment, binder, and solvent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the method and procedure used with an art medium?

Technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the skill with which the media and techniques are employed?

Craftsmanship Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of applying paint to a surface using tools such as brushes, a roller, a painting knife, or a paint sprayer?

Painting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of tattooed designs according to various peoples?

To provide magical protection against sickness or misfortune Signup and view all the answers

How do tattoo artists usually learn their craft?

Via an apprenticeship under a trained and experienced mentor Signup and view all the answers

What were early cave paintings drawn with?

Red or yellow ochre, hematite, manganese oxide, and charcoal Signup and view all the answers

How long have people been painting?

For as long as 30,000 years Signup and view all the answers

When did the earliest known oil paintings date back to?

The 14th century Signup and view all the answers

What were other ingredients used to make a primitive paint substance?

Animal blood and fat Signup and view all the answers

What was used to mix dried pigments into a paste before the emergence of linseed oil?

Egg yolk Signup and view all the answers

What was the driving force behind the invention of artificial resins in paint?

The shortage of linseed oil during World War II Signup and view all the answers

When did acrylic paint become commercially available?

In the 1950s Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for oil paint to fully dry?

Several decades Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of time it takes for acrylic paint to dry?

10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Who invented spray paint in 1949?

Edward H.Seymour Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between digital painting and computer-generated art?

The computer rendering from a model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism used in spray painting to direct paint particles?

Compressed gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between airbrushes and spray guns?

The size of the equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of single color aerosol paint cans?

Their portability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of digital painting programs?

Their ability to mimic physical media Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of digital painting that distinguishes it from traditional painting?

The use of digital tools Signup and view all the answers