Praxis II Art: Content Knowledge Test Questions

1. What is another name for the brightness or purity of a color?

A. intensity
B. hue
C. contrast
D. coloratura

2. What is the name for the sculptural process in which liquid is poured into a mold, where it hardens?

A. carving
B. casting
C. molding
D. melding

3. What is the most common medium for oil paint?

A. resin-oil medium
B. beeswax medium
C. glaze medium
D. turpentine medium

4. What is the name for a series of almost parallel lines drawn close together?

A. highlighting
B. hatching
C. shading
D. crosshatching

5. What kind of paper is most suitable for precise drawings?

A. rough paper
B. cold-pressed paper
C. medium-pressed paper
D. hot-pressed paper

6. Which is the best (and most expensive) kind of canvas?

A. linen
B. cotton
C. polyester
D. burlap

7. Aesthetic perception is:

A. Ability to appreciate fine food
B. Understanding expressions of sadness
C. Interpreted using sight and sound
D. All of the above

8. List some characteristics of creative expression.

A. Originality
B. Suppression
C. Direct representation of a fact
D. Insulting

9. The themes used in all fine art are:

A. Confusing
B. Different
C. Obvious
D. Shared

10. Why are themes in art important?

A. Present a coherent idea
B. Connect similar people
C. To make it interesting
D. Discourage organization