Sculpture Techniques for 2nd Grade: Master the Art of Sculpting

Question 1

Look at the sculpture of the bird shown here. What do you think the artist was trying to show us about birds? Use details from the sculpture to help you explain your answer.

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The artist wanted to show how birds are graceful and elegant creatures.

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The artist wanted to show how birds are fast and powerful.

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The artist wanted to show how birds are silly and playful.

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The artist wanted to show how birds are smart and curious.

Question 2

Why do sculptors try out different materials and ways to make sculptures?

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To find new and fun ways to show their ideas.

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To make sculpting quicker and easier.

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To make sure their sculptures are perfect.

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To stop them from making their own special style.

Question 3

Sculptors are using materials like fabric, recycled objects, and even food to create sculptures. How does using these non-traditional materials help artists show their creativity?

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It lets artists try out different textures and shapes.

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It makes sculptures last longer.

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It costs less to make sculptures.

Question 4

In a sculpture studio, what's the most important safety rule to keep everyone safe?

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Wear safety goggles when using sharp tools.

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Run around the studio while working with tools.

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Don't clean up your workspace after finishing your project.

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Use tools without asking for help from the teacher.

Question 5

How does abstract sculpture help artists express themselves in a unique way?

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It enables artists to convey their emotions and ideas, even if they are difficult to describe.

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It allows artists to create realistic representations of objects.

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It is a simple method for creating sculptures.

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It is only used for decorative purposes.

Question 6

Imagine you're making a sculpture of a giant bird that looks like it's flying. How could you use the size and shape of the bird's body parts to make it look like it's flying?

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Make the bird's wings very large and spread out.

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Make the bird's body very small and its legs very long.

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Make the bird's head very large and its tail very small.

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Make the bird's sculpture very heavy and place it on a pedestal.

Question 7

When making a sculpture, it's important to think about how it might affect the environment. Which of these is NOT a good way to make a sculpture more eco-friendly?

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Use bright, colorful paints

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Use recycled materials

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Choose materials that will break down naturally

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Make a sculpture that is small in size

Question 8

Which material is best for making a sculpture that can withstand outdoor weather conditions?

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Metal

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Paper

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Wood

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Fabric

Question 9

Which of these is a similarity between old and new ways of making sculptures?

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Both old and new ways of making sculptures can use many different techniques to create them.

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Old sculptures are often made from natural materials like wood or stone, while new sculptures can be made from recycled or found objects.

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Old sculptures usually show real things, while new sculptures can be more abstract or just show ideas.

Question 10

How can sculptures be used to share important messages about the world?

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Sculptures can raise awareness about important issues like climate change or poverty.

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Sculptures can only make people laugh.

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Sculptures can only be made from marble or bronze.

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Sculptures are only for decoration.

Question 11

How can lighting and where you put a sculpture make it look different?

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Lighting can make it look brighter or darker.

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Where you put it can make it look bigger or smaller.

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Where you put it can make it look different from different sides.

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Lighting and placement have no effect on how it looks.

Question 12

How do the different textures and surfaces of a sculpture make it look and feel?

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They can make it look more realistic.

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They can help you guess what it's made of.

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They don't really change how it looks or feels.

Question 13

What makes a kinetic sculpture special? It's different because...

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It can move!

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It's always made of metal.

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It's always painted in bright colors.

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It's only found in museums.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a basic sculpture technique that we learned about in class?

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Painting a sculpture

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Modeling with clay

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Carving wood or stone

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Assembling different materials together

Question 15

When you're shaping and molding clay, what do you use?

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Your hands

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Chisel

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Glue

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Sandpaper

Question 16

How do bas-relief and high-relief carvings differ?

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How deep they're carved

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The type of tool used

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What they're about

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How big they are

Question 17

Which of these is a statue?

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A statue

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A carving on a wall

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Something that moves in the air

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Something made from different pieces

Question 18

What is the purpose of an armature in sculpture?

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To hold and shape the sculpture

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To make the surface smooth

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To add details and decoration

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To make the sculpture lighter

Question 19

What material can be molded into shapes when wet and hardens when dry?

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Clay

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

Question 20

Which tool has a sharp edge for cutting and carving?

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Spatula

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Pencil

Question 21

Why do people use wire inside sculptures?

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To make them strong

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To make them look pretty

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To make them move

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To make them colorful

Question 22

What's the most important safety rule when using sharp tools?

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Never point them at yourself

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Wear gloves

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Use a sharpener

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Keep tools away from others

Question 23

Which is NOT a good thing about a sculpture?

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It moves around

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It's balanced

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It has lots of details

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It's strong

Question 24

What do you need to do before you put a sculpture together?

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Get all the pieces

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Draw a picture of it

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Glue the pieces together

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Paint the pieces

Question 25

Which of these is a type of art that you can touch and walk around?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Photography

Question 26

Which of these is **not** a basic sculpture technique?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 27

What is the name for the process of shaping clay with your hands?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 28

Which tool do you use to carve wood or stone?

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Chisel

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Brush

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Palette

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Canvas

Question 29

What do you call the process of putting together different pieces to create a sculpture?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

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Casting

Question 30

What is the purpose of using armatures in sculptures?

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To support the weight of the sculpture

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To create texture on the surface

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To add color to the sculpture

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To make the sculpture more durable

Question 31

Which famous artist is known for his marble sculptures of David and Pieta?

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Michelangelo

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 32

What is the difference between a sculpture in the round and a relief sculpture?

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A sculpture in the round is three-dimensional, while a relief sculpture is two-dimensional.

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A relief sculpture is three-dimensional, while a sculpture in the round is two-dimensional.

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There is no difference between a sculpture in the round and a relief sculpture.

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A sculpture in the round is made of stone, while a relief sculpture is made of clay.

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a basic sculpture technique that we will learn about in this unit?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 34

What is the process of creating a shape by removing material from a block of wood or stone called?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 35

Clay is commonly used for which sculpture technique?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Metalworking

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Stone carving

Question 36

What is the purpose of assembling in sculpture?

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To combine different pieces of material

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To create curved shapes

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To make the sculpture more durable

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To add color

Question 37

Which of these tools is used to carve wood?

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Chisel

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Hammer

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Saw

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Brush

Question 38

What is a three-dimensional artwork called?

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Sculpture

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Painting

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Drawing

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Print

Question 39

Which of these artists is famous for their sculptures of abstract shapes?

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Henry Moore

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 40

What is the most important thing to consider when creating a sculpture?

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The purpose

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The shape

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The size

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The material

Question 41

When sculpting, which tool helps you take away material?

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Carving knife

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Clay

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Paintbrush

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Scissors

Question 42

What is the first thing you need to do when putting together a sculpture?

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Get all the things you need

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Put the different pieces together

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Draw a picture of what you want to make

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Make the surface smooth

Question 43

Why do you need a base when making a sculpture?

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To hold it up and keep it steady

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To make it look pretty

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To give it a background

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To hide its flaws

Question 44

How can you make a clay sculpture smoother?

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Use a sponge

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Carve it with a knife

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Add water

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Paint over it

Question 45

What is the name for making a 3D object by adding or shaping layers of material?

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

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Casting

Question 46

Which material is best for molding sculptures?

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Clay

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Wood

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Stone

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Metal

Question 47

What is the process of taking away parts of a material to shape it called?

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Carving

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Modeling

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Casting

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Assembling

Question 48

Which tool is used for carving?

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Sponge

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Scissors

Question 49

What is the process of joining different pieces or materials to make a sculpture called?

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Assembling

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Molding

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Glazing

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Firing

Question 50

Which of the following is a 3D shape?

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Sphere

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Square

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Triangle

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Circle

Question 51

Why do we use molds in sculpture?

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To make many of the same design

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To keep a sculpture for a long time

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To add texture to a sculpture

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To make a sculpture stronger

Question 52

Which of these is a well-known sculpture?

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The Statue of Liberty

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Mona Lisa

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Starry Night

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The Scream

Question 53

What is the process of covering a sculpture with a thin layer of glass called?

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Glazing

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Firing

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Casting

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Patina

Question 54

Which of the following is **not** a basic sculpture technique?

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Painting

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Modeling

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Carving

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Assembling

Question 55

Which of the following tools is **not** used for carving?

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Clay

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Chisel

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Hammer

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Paintbrush

Question 56

What is the purpose of assembling in sculpture?

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To create a three-dimensional form from separate pieces

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To add color to a sculpture

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To enhance the texture of the sculpture

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To make the sculpture more durable

Question 57

Which type of material is **best** for modeling?

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Clay

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Wood

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Stone

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Metal

Question 58

What is an important safety precaution to take when using sharp tools like chisels?

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Wear gloves

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Wear a mask

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Use a hammer to hold the chisel

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Use a ruler to guide the chisel

Question 59

How can we make our sculptures look more interesting by using light and shadow?

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Use different light sources to create shadows.

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Use only one light source.

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Don't use any light or shadow.

Question 60

What material is best for modeling in this unit?

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Clay

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Stone

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Wood

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Metal

Question 61

Which tool is used to shape and carve sculptures?

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Chisel

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Paintbrush

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Saw

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Hammer

Question 62

How do we create a sculpture by combining different pieces?

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Assembling

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Modeling

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Carving

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Painting

Question 63

Which feature is NOT found in 3D sculptures?

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Flatness

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Height

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Width

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Depth

Question 64

Who's known for making sculptures from everyday objects?

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Claes Oldenburg

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Michelangelo