Printmaking for 2nd Graders: Exploring Art Techniques

Question 1

In printmaking, which technique involves carving a design into a wooden surface to create a print?

Accepted Answer

Woodcut

Answer

Linocut

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Etching

Question 2

What do we call the process of making an image on a surface that can be printed on paper?

Accepted Answer

Printing

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Stamping

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Engraving

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Carving

Question 3

In woodcut printmaking, what creates the raised areas that get inked and printed?

Accepted Answer

A wooden block

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A linoleum block

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A metal plate

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A rubber block

Question 4

Which printmaking technique uses a metal plate with a recessed image that is inked and then printed?

Accepted Answer

Intaglio

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Relief

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Planographic

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Monotype

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a printing press in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To transfer ink from a plate to paper

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To carve the image into the printing surface

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To dry the ink on the printed image

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To store the printing materials

Question 6

Who is known for their famous woodblock prints of waves?

Accepted Answer

Hokusai

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Van Gogh

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Picasso

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Matisse

Question 7

Which printmaking method uses a linoleum block carved with a design?

Accepted Answer

Linocut

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Woodcut

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Etching

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Lithography

Question 8

Which step is NOT part of the woodcut printmaking process?

Accepted Answer

Baking the print

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Sketching the design

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Carving the design into the wood

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Inking the block and applying paper

Question 9

What is an etching needle used for?

Accepted Answer

To carve lines into a metal plate

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To spread ink evenly on the block

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To transfer the design to the printing paper

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To smooth the surface of the linoleum

Question 10

What is the purpose of a press in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To transfer the design from the block to the paper

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To clean the printing plate

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To carve the design into the block

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To dry the print

Question 11

Which material is NOT used in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Ink

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Paper

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Wooden block

Question 12

What is the main difference between woodcut and linocut?

Accepted Answer

The material used for the block

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The size of the block

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The way the design is carved

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The type of ink used

Question 13

What is a print made from a metal plate called?

Accepted Answer

Etching

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Engraving

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Lithograph

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Monochrome

Question 14

Which of these methods is used in printmaking to create an image on paper?

Accepted Answer

Printing from a carved wooden block

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Painting with watercolors

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Modeling with clay

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Folding paper into shapes

Question 15

What is the special material used in linocut printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Linoleum

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Wood

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Cardboard

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Paper

Question 16

Which of these is not a special feature of printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Creating one-of-a-kind artworks

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Making multiple copies of an image

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Having the image reversed on the print

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Using inks to make the image

Question 17

Why are registration marks used in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To help line up different colors accurately

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To show the artist's name

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To frame the image

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To keep the paper from tearing

Question 18

True or False: Etching involves using chemicals to create a design on a metal plate.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 19

What tool is used to transfer a design onto a metal plate in etching?

Accepted Answer

Needle

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Brush

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Gouge

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Pen

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of printmaking technique that we have learned about?

Accepted Answer

Painting

Answer

Woodcut

Answer

Linocut

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Etching

Question 21

What tool do we use to carve a design into a linoleum block in linocut printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Gouge

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Paintbrush

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Roller

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Printing press

Question 22

Which of the following materials do we use to transfer ink to the paper in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Brayer

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Canvas

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Stencil

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Easel

Question 23

True or False: Printmaking can only be done in black and white.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 24

What is the main purpose of a printing press in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To apply even pressure to transfer ink

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To hold the paper in place

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To carve the design into the block

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To dry the ink

Question 25

Which of the following artists is known for their innovative printmaking techniques?

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo

Question 26

True or False: Etching is a printmaking technique that uses a chemical solution to create a design.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 27

Which of the following is an important safety rule to remember when using sharp tools in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Keep your hands clear of the cutting area

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Always cut towards yourself

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Use dull tools

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Don't wear gloves

Question 28

What is the first step in creating a woodcut print?

Accepted Answer

Carve the design into a wooden block

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Apply ink to the block

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Place the paper on the block

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Print the design

Question 29

What tool is most important for carving in a woodcut print?

Accepted Answer

Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Roller

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Needle

Question 30

Which of these is not a type of printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

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Linocut

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Woodcut

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Etching

Question 31

What is the main use of a printing press in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To put ink on paper

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To carve images

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To blend colors

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To dry prints

Question 32

What material do you usually use for etching printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Metal plate

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Wood

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Cloth

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Paper

Question 33

What style of printmaking uses non-realistic designs?

Accepted Answer

Abstract

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Realistic

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Colorful

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Detailed

Question 34

What should you do first when making a linocut print?

Accepted Answer

Sketch a design

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Start carving

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Ink the block

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Print it out

Question 35

After inking the plate, what's the next step in printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Wipe the plate

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Draw on the plate

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Play a piano

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Sing a song

Question 36

In linocut printmaking, what tool is used to apply the ink onto the printing plate?

Accepted Answer

Brayer

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Roller

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Brush

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Sponge

Question 37

Which step in the etching process involves using acid to create an image on the printing plate?

Accepted Answer

Applying acid

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Inking the plate

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Printing the image

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Cleaning the plate

Question 38

Which of the choices below is NOT a factor that can affect the final look of a print?

Accepted Answer

Weather conditions

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Amount of pressure applied

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Type of paper used

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Viscosity of the ink

Question 39

What is the term for the areas of a print that do not have ink?

Accepted Answer

Negative space

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Positive space

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White space

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Background

Question 40

What is the main difference between a relief print and an intaglio print?

Accepted Answer

The direction of the ink transfer

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The height of the image

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The type of printing press used

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The materials used

Question 41

What is the most important purpose of printmaking?

Accepted Answer

To make multiple copies of an image

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To try out different artistic methods

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To express creativity

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To learn about the history of art

Question 42

Which of these materials is NOT used in woodcut printmaking?

Accepted Answer

Clay

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Ink

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Wood

Question 43

When we carve away areas of a linoleum block, what is that process called?

Accepted Answer

Gouging

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Printing

Answer

Etching

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Painting

Question 44

Which printmaking technique involves using acid to create an image on a metal plate?

Accepted Answer

Etching

Answer

Serigraphy

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Linocut

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Woodcut

Question 45

Why do we ink a printmaking block before printing?

Accepted Answer

To transfer the image onto paper

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To protect the block from scratches

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To create a raised surface

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To add color to the print

Question 46

What makes a good print?

Accepted Answer

Clear image with even ink distribution

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Faded colors and blurry lines

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Uneven pressure and distorted shapes

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Rough edges and smudged ink

Question 47

When using sharp tools in printmaking, which safety rule is important to follow?

Accepted Answer

Always keep tools pointed away from yourself and others

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Use sharp tools without a cutting mat

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Carve in a dark area

Question 48

What is the first step when creating a print?

Accepted Answer

Design and sketch your image

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Press the paper onto the inked block

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Transfer your design to the printmaking block

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Ink the printmaking block

Question 49

What is a special feature of the etching technique?

Accepted Answer

It allows for the creation of fine lines and details

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It produces very bright and vibrant colors

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It is a very quick and easy process