Sculpture Techniques for Third Graders: Explore Modeling, Carving, and Assembling

Question 1

What tool helps make clay sculptures smooth?

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Loop tool

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Carving knife

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Wire brush

Question 2

How does texture make sculptures more engaging and expressive?

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Texture creates patterns and contrasts on the sculpture's surface, making it more visually appealing.

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Texture conveys different emotions and sensations, like roughness or smoothness.

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Texture is only important for sculptures that people can touch.

Question 3

How can color and lighting make a sculpture more visually appealing?

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Color can draw attention to different parts of the sculpture, while lighting can create shadows and highlights that make it look more three-dimensional.

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Color and lighting should always be used together to make the sculpture look as realistic as possible.

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Color is more important than lighting because there are more different colors than types of lighting.

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Lighting is only important for outdoor sculptures because you can't see it on sculptures that are inside.

Question 4

How has the artist used balance to make this sculpture stand upright?

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The bottom part of the sculpture is wider than the top.

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Bright colors draw attention to the center of the sculpture.

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The sculpture is perfectly symmetrical.

Question 5

Which of these materials is NOT typically used in sculpting?

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Fabric

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

Question 6

What is the difference between scale and proportion in a sculpture?

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Scale is how big or small a sculpture is, and proportion is how its parts fit together.

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Scale and proportion don't change how a sculpture looks or feels.

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Scale and proportion only matter for really big sculptures.

Question 7

How do light and shadow make sculptures look more realistic?

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Light and shadow create shadows and highlights, making the sculpture appear round and three-dimensional.

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Light and shadow make the sculpture look flat and two-dimensional.

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Light and shadow only affect the color of the sculpture, not its shape.

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Light and shadow are not important elements in sculpture.

Question 8

In sculpture, which technique involves using hands or tools to shape soft materials like clay?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 9

In sculpture, what do we call the empty space that surrounds and is within the artwork?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background space

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Filler space

Question 10

Which sculpture technique involves putting different pieces or objects together to make a new shape or design?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

Question 11

Which sculpting technique involves removing material to form a shape?

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Carving

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Molding

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Assembling

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Painting

Question 12

How can our experiences and knowledge help us understand sculptures better?

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They can give us more ideas about what the sculpture might mean.

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We shouldn't let our experiences affect how we understand sculptures.

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Only experts can understand sculptures correctly.

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Sculptures have only one correct meaning.

Question 13

How can sculptures be used to raise awareness about important issues and inspire positive change?

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Sculptures can tell stories and share messages about important topics.

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Sculptures are only meant to be decorative and have no impact on society.

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Sculptures are only for museums and art galleries and have no connection to the outside world.

Question 14

Which tool is NOT used to create sculptures?

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Paintbrush

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Armature

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Chisel

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Modeling tool

Question 15

How does the size of a sculpture affect its meaning and how people experience it?

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A sculpture's size can make people feel different emotions, like awe or closeness.

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The size of a sculpture can affect where it's placed, which can change what it means.

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The size of a sculpture can influence how people interact with it, which can change its meaning.

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The size of a sculpture has no impact on its meaning or how people experience it.

Question 16

Imagine you're looking at a sculpture. How might it make you feel? Why?

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Happy, if it looks like something that makes me happy.

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Sad, if it looks like something that makes me sad.

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Unsure if sculptures can make me feel anything.

Question 17

Imagine two lion sculptures. One is as big as a lion, and the other is as small as a kitten. How do you think the different sizes of these sculptures would affect the message they convey?

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The larger lion will look more powerful, while the smaller lion will look more playful.

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Both sculptures will convey the same message, no matter what size they are.

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The smaller lion will look more realistic, while the larger lion will look more abstract.

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The color of the sculptures, not their size, will determine their message.

Question 18

To create a sculpture, what are the key steps you need to follow?

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Sketch, gather materials, shape, refine, display

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Draw, paint, sculpt, glaze, fire

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Mix colors, mold, bake, decorate, share

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Carve, weld, paint, sand, assemble

Question 19

What material is often used for modeling sculptures?

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Clay

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Wood

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Stone

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Glass

Question 20

Which of these tools would you use to carve wooden sculptures?

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Palette knife

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Sponge

Question 21

What is the term for joining separate pieces of material to create a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Casting

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Molding

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Glazing

Question 22

Which of these is a natural material often used in sculpture?

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

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Ceramic

Question 23

What is the purpose of a sculpture armature?

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To support and structure the sculpture

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To add color and texture

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To mark the boundaries of the sculpture

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To create negative space

Question 24

What is the name of the technique used to shape soft materials like clay with your hands?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Painting

Question 25

Which tool is used to carve wood or stone?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Palette

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Clay extruder

Question 26

What is the process called when different objects are joined together to create a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Welding

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Casting

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Molding

Question 27

What is the purpose of an armature in a sculpture?

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To support the sculpture

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To add texture

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To paint on

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To assemble the sculpture

Question 28

Which of these materials is NOT typically used in sculpture?

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Cotton

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Clay

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Wood

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Metal

Question 29

How do we call the technique of shaping materials like clay with our hands?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 30

Which tool is used to carve wood?

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Chisel

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Saw

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Hammer

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Drill

Question 31

What is the term for putting together different parts of a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Welding

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Gluing

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Molding

Question 32

What is a special feature of abstract sculptures?

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They use shapes that do not represent real things.

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They look very realistic.

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They have lots of details.

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They tell a story.

Question 33

Who was the famous Greek sculptor who made the statue of Zeus?

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Phidias

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 34

Why do we use an 'armature' in sculpture?

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To help the sculpture stand up.

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To make the sculpture look pretty.

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To give the sculpture texture.

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To paint the sculpture.

Question 35

What is the difference between a 'relief sculpture' and a 'freestanding sculpture'?

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Relief sculptures are carved into a surface, while freestanding sculptures are not.

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Freestanding sculptures are carved into a surface, while relief sculptures are not.

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Relief sculptures are painted, while freestanding sculptures are not.

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Freestanding sculptures are painted, while relief sculptures are not.

Question 36

What tool is used to carefully remove material from wood or other materials to create shapes?

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Chisel

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Hammer

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Paintbrush

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Clay

Question 37

When you add material to a sculpture, what is that process called?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Painting

Question 38

Which type of sculpture involves joining different materials together to create a new form?

Accepted Answer

Assembling

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Molding

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Casting

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Woodworking

Question 39

Why do artists use molds in sculpture?

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To make multiple copies of the same sculpture

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To create a temporary shape that can be filled with another material

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To decorate the surface of a sculpture

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To smooth the surface of a sculpture

Question 40

Which of the following describes sculptures that use non-traditional shapes and forms, and don't look like real-life objects?

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Abstract

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Realistic

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Representational

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Traditional

Question 41

What is the term for the empty space that surrounds and interacts with a sculpture?

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Negative space

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Volume

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Perspective

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Balance

Question 42

What is the name for an artist who creates sculptures?

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Sculptor

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Artist

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Painter

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Designer

Question 43

What is the first step in creating a sculpture using modeling?

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Building a form using clay

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Carving a piece of wood

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Assembling various materials

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Painting the final sculpture

Question 44

Which tool is used for carving a sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Drill

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Scissors

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Painting

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Casting

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Welding

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Carving

Question 46

Which material is often used for modeling in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Wood

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Metal

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Stone

Question 47

What is the term for the three-dimensional quality of a sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Form

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Mass

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Volume

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Space

Question 48

Which of the following is the best way to make a sculpture's surface smooth?

Accepted Answer

Sanding it with fine-grit sandpaper

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Using a sharp tool to carve it

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Painting a layer on it

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Baking it in an oven

Question 49

What do you call the process of removing material from a sculpture to make a certain shape?

Accepted Answer

Carving

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Modeling

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 50

What is clay often used for in making sculptures?

Accepted Answer

Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 51

Why is an armature used in sculpture?

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To give it support

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To make it colorful

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To add texture to it

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To hold it together

Question 52

What is the illusion of depth in a three-dimensional artwork called?

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Perspective

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Symmetry

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Balance

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Proportion

Question 53

Which of these is a sculpture that doesn't look like anything in the real world?

Accepted Answer

A shape like a cube

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A statue of a person

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A painting of a tree

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A ring

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a tool for sculpting?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

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Chisel

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Drill

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Hammer

Question 55

How do scale and proportion influence the meaning and impact of a sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Scale is the overall size, while proportion is how the parts relate to each other.

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Scale and proportion only determine the size of a sculpture.

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Larger sculptures are always more powerful than smaller ones.

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Proportion is more important than scale in making a sculpture effective.

Question 56

How do you take away material from a solid object in sculpture?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 57

What do you use to create soft shapes in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Plaster

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Bronze

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Marble

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a part of three-dimensional art?

Accepted Answer

Sound

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Height

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Width

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Depth

Question 59

What do you call putting different things together in sculpture?

Accepted Answer

Assembling

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Modeling

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Casting

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Carving

Question 60

Which tool in sculpture is smooth and flat?

Accepted Answer

Palette knife

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Scraper

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Brush

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Sponge

Question 61

Why is it important to be careful when using a carving tool?

Accepted Answer

To avoid getting hurt

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To cut the material more precisely

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To avoid wasting material

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To make smoother cuts

Question 62

What type of sculpture uses everyday objects?

Accepted Answer

Assemblage sculpture

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Kinetic sculpture

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Figurative sculpture

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Abstract sculpture

Question 63

Who is a famous sculptor known for shapes that are not like real things?

Accepted Answer

Henry Moore

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Michelangelo

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Alexander Calder

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Auguste Rodin

Question 64

In sculpture modeling, which material is not commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Clay

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Wax

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Paper-mâché