Chapter 9: Sculpture

Question 1

_____ is the art of carving, casting, modeling, or assembling materials into three dimensional figures or forms.

Answer 1

Sculpture

Question 2

Sculpture is divided into 4 major categories: Relief sculptures, ________, high relief, and free-standing sculptures.

Answer 2

bas-relief

Question 3

A pliable material such as clay or wax is shaped into a three-dimensional form in

a. carving
b. modeling
c. casting

Answer 3

b. modeling

Question 4

A liquid material is poured into a mold.

a. casting
b. carving
c. construction

Answer 4

a. casting

Question 5

_______________________’s marble The Crossed-Legged Captive is an example of carving, in which the sculptor cuts away material until the desired form is achieved.

a. Pablo Picasso
b. Robert Smithson
c. Maya Lin
d. Michelangelo

Answer 5

d. Michelangelo

Question 6

___________________’s Mandolin and Clarinet is made from wood construction and paint.

a. Pablo Picasso
b. Robert Smithson
c. Maya Lin
d. Michelangelo

Answer 6

a. Pablo Picasso