Praxis II Art Content Traditions Criticism And Aesthetics Test Questions

1. Which city was at the center of the European Renaissance of the 15^th century?

A. Milan
B. Florence
C. Amsterdam
D. Vienna

2. What is the name for a supporting structure on the inside of a cathedral?

A. flying buttress
B. nave
C. apse
D. vault

3. Which civilization is responsible for the first sculptures in Mexico?

A. Incas
B. Mayans
C. Aztecs
D. Olmec

4. What is the process of building up a thick layer of oil pastel and then scratching it to add texture?

A. impasto
B. scumbling
C. sgraffito
D. blending

5. A line, as used in art, can:

A. Express feelings
B. Represent a figure
C. Convey movement
D. All of the above

6. Space is a three-dimensional area as defined by the:

A. Movement around it
B. Matter between it
C. Distance above and below it
D. Air within it

7. Color is refracted light that involves:

A. Continuity
B. Value
C. Sound
D. All of the above

8. The use of light and dark:

A. Is meaningless
B. Has psychological impact
C. Encourages thought
D. Creates interest

9. An art movement is:

A. A conceptual system
B. A group of paintings
C. A figment of an artist's imagination
D. Reaction to criticism

10. A basic element of art is:

A. Pitch
B. Shape
C. Strength
D. Matter