Painting for Fourth Graders: Exploring Techniques and Creativity

Question 1

Which technique in oil painting creates a smooth, blended effect?

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Glazing

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Stippling

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Cross-hatching

Question 2

When we add water to paint to create a transparent effect, we call it:

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Washes

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

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Impasto

Question 3

Which of the following colors is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 4

What type of painting shows a scene from everyday life?

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Genre scene

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Landscape

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Portrait

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Still life

Question 5

Which famous painting style is known for using thick, textured brushstrokes?

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Expressionism

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Surrealism

Question 6

What is the point on a painting that draws your eye first called?

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Focal point

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Background

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Horizon

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Composition

Question 7

What is the name of the technique used to blend wet paint colors together?

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Washes

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Glazes

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Scumbling

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Impasto

Question 8

Which feature describes abstract paintings?

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Expressing emotions or ideas through shapes and forms

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Depicting recognizable objects

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Using realistic colors

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Focusing on capturing fine details

Question 9

What is the key difference between primary and secondary colors?

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Primary colors can be mixed to create secondary colors, but not vice versa

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Secondary colors are pure and vibrant, while primary colors are not

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Primary colors are created by mixing different colors, while secondary colors occur naturally

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Secondary colors are used more frequently than primary colors in painting

Question 10

Which tool is primarily used to apply paint to a canvas?

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Brush

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Palette knife

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Sponge

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Roller

Question 11

What is the primary role of a canvas in painting?

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Providing a surface to paint on

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Absorbing moisture from the paint

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Adding color and texture to the painting

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Protecting the painting from damage

Question 12

Which type of paint can be mixed with water?

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Tempera

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Oil

Question 13

What is the name of the brush that has hairs from animals?

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Sable

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Synthetic

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Round

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Filbert

Question 14

Which painting style uses bold shapes and bright colors?

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Fauvism

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Surrealism

Question 15

What is the name of the way of arranging a painting where the most important part is placed in the center?

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Symmetrical balance

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Rule of Thirds

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Golden Mean

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Asymmetrical balance

Question 16

Which famous painter from the United States is known for his large, abstract paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

Question 17

What is the part of the brush that joins the bristles together called?

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Ferrule

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Handle

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Tip

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Head

Question 18

Which painting technique is NOT explored in this unit?

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Drawing

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Tempera

Question 19

What is the first step in painting?

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Sketching the idea

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Mixing colors

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Applying paint to canvas

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Choosing a canvas

Question 20

Which painting style uses light and dark colors to create depth?

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Chiaroscuro

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Impressionism

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Realism

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Abstract Expressionism

Question 21

Which brush is best for creating thin, precise lines?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

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Fan brush

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a common type of painting media?

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Crayon

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Watercolor

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Tempera

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Oil

Question 23

What is the main difference between acrylic and watercolor paints?

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Acrylics are opaque, while watercolors are transparent.

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Acrylics are water-based, while watercolors are oil-based.

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Watercolors are water-based, while acrylics are oil-based.

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Watercolors are opaque, while acrylics are transparent.

Question 24

What famous painting technique was used by Vincent van Gogh?

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Impasto

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Chiaroscuro

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Trompe l'oeil

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Sfumato

Question 25

What is the part of a painting that shows the area furthest away called?

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Background

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Foreground

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Middleground

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Sky

Question 26

What is the difference between a sketch and a painting?

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A sketch is a quick and rough drawing, while a painting is finished.

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A painting is a quick and rough drawing, while a sketch is finished.

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A sketch uses only pencils, while a painting uses paints.

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A painting uses only pencils, while a sketch uses paints.

Question 27

How does color theory help painters choose colors for their paintings?

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It shows relationships between colors

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It tells painters which colors to use

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It creates new colors to use

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It makes the paint dry faster

Question 28

What is the technique called when you mix water with paint to make it see-through?

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Tempera

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Oil

Question 29

What is the technique artists use to make things in a painting look far away?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Blending

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Foreshortening

Question 30

What is the name of the tool used to hold a paint palette?

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Mahl stick

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Easel

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Palette knife

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Turpentine

Question 31

Which famous painter is known for using bright colors and simplified forms?

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Henri Matisse

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Pablo Picasso

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Frida Kahlo

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 32

How can we preserve a painting over time?

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Apply an oil-based varnish

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Expose it to direct sunlight

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Roll it up and store it away

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Apply a layer of glue

Question 33

What is the technique of applying layers of paint to create depth and texture called?

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Impasto

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Glazing

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Sfumato

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Chiaroscuro

Question 34

What is the name of the substance that holds paint together?

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Medium

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Solvent

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Varnish

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Glaze

Question 35

What should you apply to a surface before painting to prepare it?

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Primer

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Canvas

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Palette

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Easel

Question 36

Which of these tools is used to make fine lines and details?

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Brush

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Sponge

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Palette knife

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Roller

Question 37

Compared to tempera paint, acrylic paint dries:

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More quickly

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More slowly

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With a different color

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With a different texture

Question 38

What should you do first when cleaning your brushes after painting?

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Rinse with water

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Use soap

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Use turpentine

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Let them dry

Question 39

How does the choice of painting medium affect a painting?

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It determines the painting's texture, look, and how long it lasts.

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It only changes how the painting looks.

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It only changes the painting's texture.

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It doesn't affect the painting at all.

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 41

Which part of art refers to how light or dark a color is?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Intensity

Question 42

Who is an artist known for using bright colors to paint scenes from everyday life?

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Henri Matisse

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 43

When you combine two or more colors to create a new one, it's called:

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Mixing

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Tinting

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Shading

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Blending

Question 44

Which style of painting shows strong emotions and unusual shapes?

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Abstract Expressionism

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Realism

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Impressionism

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Modernism

Question 45

Which type of easel is placed on the floor to hold a canvas?

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Floor easel

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French easel

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Tripod easel

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Table easel

Question 46

The use of light and shadow to create a feeling of depth is known as:

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Chiaroscuro

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Modeling

Question 47

Which of these is **NOT** a type of paint used in this unit?

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Pastel

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Watercolor

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Acrylic

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Tempera

Question 48

Which technique involves adding water to paint to create smooth, flowing effects?

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Washes

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

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Impasto

Question 49

Which type of brush is best for creating fine details in paintings?

Accepted Answer

Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

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Filbert brush

Question 50

What do we call it when we mix different colors on a palette or other surface before applying them to a canvas?

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Blending

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Glazing

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Layering

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Tinting