String Art Origins and Techniques

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What type of designs did American artist John Eichinger specialize in?

  • Animal designs
  • Abstract designs
  • Geometric designs (correct)
  • Floral designs

When were John Eichinger's string art kits first marketed by Open Door Enterprises?

  • Mid-1970s
  • Early 2000s
  • Late 1960s (correct)
  • Late 1980s

What is the main appeal of string art according to the text?

  • Use of vibrant colors
  • Minimalist approach
  • Random patterns
  • Intricate designs (correct)

In what decade did string art become widely popular in U.S. homes?

<p>1970s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms the basis for the mathematical understanding of geometric shapes in string art?

<p>Points, segments, and angles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activity is String Art primarily described as?

<p>Weaving colored string between hammered nails (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who popularized String Art as a decorative craft in the late 1960s?

<p>Mary Everest Boole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematician is credited with the development of the Bèzier curve formula?

<p>Pierre Bézier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Mary Everest Boole's primary motivation for inventing 'curve stitch' activities?

<p>To develop mathematical ideas in children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of curve can the Bèzier curve formula describe?

<p>Second-degree curve with four points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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