Contemporary Arts (Part III)

Question 1

This is the process of moving instrument
over a smooth surface to leave a mark called
a line. Drawing is usually the first step in
producing 2D artworks.

Answer 1

Drawing

Question 2

8 examples of Drawing Materials

Answer 2

• Sketchbook (9x12 or smaller depending on the artist’s
  preference
  • Graphite Pencils (2H, HB. 2B, 4B and 6B or mechanical
  pencil 0.5 mm and 0.3 mm)
  • Erasers (Vinyl and kneaded)
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Ruler
  • Charcoal (Vine and Compressed)
  • Spray Fixative (Spray Fix)
  • Portfolio (to keep finished work)

Question 3

4 kinds of Drawing

Answer 3

• Life Drawing
  •Emotive Drawing
  •Sketching
  •Perspective Drawing

Question 4

a drawing that is based
directly on the observation
of the artist of his subject.
Good examples are still life
drawings and figure
drawings.

Answer 4

Life Drawing

Question 5

• a type of drawing
that emphasizes the
different emotions, feelings and mood

Answer 5

Emotive Drawing

Question 6

These are drawing done at the
“Spur of the Moment”. the artist
puts down on paper thoughts
and ideas that occur instantly. It
is usually a rough, freehand, loose
drawing that is not considered as
finished work.

Answer 6

Sketching

Question 7

•a drawing in which the artist
creates 3D images on a 2D
picture plane. The artist uses
his ability to depict the illusion of space on a flat surface.

Answer 7

Perspective Drawing

Question 8

is the use of light and shadow
(degrees of values) giving the work
characteristics of having depth and texture. The
following are _______ techniques that artist used
to add perspective to their works:

Answer 8

Shading

Question 9

this is accomplished
by drawing thin lines
that runs in the same direction

Answer 9

Hatching

Question 10

this is accomplished
by criss-crossing lines

Answer 10

Cross- Hatching

Question 11

this is accomplished by changing the value little by little. For example, from dark to medium to
light and vice versa

Answer 11

Blending

Question 12

this is accomplished
by using dot patterns to
create dark values

Answer 12

Stippling

Question 13

5 stages of Drawing

Answer 13

• Look
  •Transfer the information
  •Block in the background.
  •Add a third dimension with volume
  •Finish the drawing

Question 14

this is the most popular surface used for
2D artwork. For the young and the old ,
anywhere you go , paper is always available
in various sizes, thickness, textures and
colors

Answer 14

Paper

Question 15

this is made of a closely
woven , heavy cloth of
cotton, hemp or linen onto
which painting is done usually in oils

Answer 15

Canvas

Question 16

this support is known as
hardboard which is a board or panel that is made from wood.

Answer 16

Wood

Question 17

this support traditionally may be made of
stone. Before starting the mural project, the
wall should be carefully inspected for cracks,
molds, dirt, wax, oil or grease.

Answer 17

Wall

Question 18

this is an organic material from burnt wood.

Answer 18

Charcoal

Question 19

Charcoal can come in two forms:

Answer 19

vine charcoal
and compressed charcoal.

Question 20

comes in thin sticks and is easy to blend and erase.

Answer 20

Vine Charcoal

Question 21

is made up of lose charcoal pressed into a stick.

Answer 21

Compressed Charcoal

Question 22

this medium is easy to use and not as messy as charcoal.

Answer 22

Graphite Pencil

Question 23

the main function of _______ is to transfer paint mixtures to the surface.

Answer 23

Brush

Question 24

__________ this is
use for thickly prepared
paints and are capable of
spreading paints in
impasto consistencies.

Answer 24

Bristle Brush

Question 25

_________ this brush is known for its resiliency and cause less damage than a bristle brush.

Answer 25

Sable Brush

Question 26

can also hold a good amount of pigment and water.

Answer 26

Sable brushes

Question 27

• this also known as the
  wash brush/sky brush. It covers more areas and
  primarily used for
  painting skies.

Answer 27

Dome Shaped Brush

Question 28

these are particularly used for making linear
markings.

Answer 28

Pointed Brushes -

Question 29

_________ this is usually ideal for making broad strokes.

Answer 29

Flat Brush