Preview Extract
Chapter 14 – The Crafts as Fine Art Multiple Choice Questions 1. A work in which weft yarns of several different colors are manipulated to make a design is called a) weaving. b) embroidery. c) collage. d) afghan. Answer: a 2. Backs in Landscape is by which artist that helped transform the craft medium of fiber into a fine art? a) Dale Chihuly. b) Clyde Connell. c) David Hammons. d) Magdalena Abakanowicz. Answer: d 3. The textile design by Anni Albers found in the text was inspired by which source? a) Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis b) Wolfgang von Goethe’s Metamorphosis of Plants c) the angularity of Bauhaus architecture d) a spontaneous arrangement of leaves she observed under a tree Answer: b 4. This artist created a functional salt cellar of gold and enamel depicting the gods Neptune and Tellus a) Benvenuto Cellini. b) the Oxus artist. c) Susan Ewing. d) Antoni Gaudi. Answer: a 5. The Bent-Corner Chest is carved from cedar, a wood that is native to which region and favored by Native American artists there? a) the Northwest American coast b) the American Midwest c) the Northeast American coast d) the Southwest Answer: a 6. The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a ritual that encourages the adherent to “leave the concerns of the daily world behind and enter a timeless world of ease, harmony, and mutual respect.” Which of these ceramic pieces would be used in such a practice? a) Euthymides’ Revelers b) Hon’ami Koetsu’s Amagumo c) Martinez’s Jar d) Voulkos’ X-Neck Answer: b 7. As a thrown ceramic vessel, Rose Cabat’s Onion Feelie is unique because a) of its color and shape. b) of its limited functionality. c) it is shaped like a garden vegetable or gourd. d) because it is symmetrical. Answer: b 8. The technique of sewing buttons on to linen, used by Marilyn Lanfear in Aunt Billie, is most closely related to which of these traditional techniques? a) oil painting b) mosaic c) fresco painting d) lithography Answer: b 9. What technique was used in creating Tutankhamun Hunting Ostriches from His Chariot? a) casting b) repousse and embossing c) carving d) modeling Answer: b 10. Hon’ami Koetsu’s Amagumo tea bowl was perfectly made to fit the hand and was made in the early seventeenth century at one of the “Six Ancient Kilns,” the traditional centers of what kind of ceramics in Japan? a) wood-fired b) raku c) thrown d) anagama Answer: a 11. Objects formed out of clay and then hardened by firing are referred to as a) Wedgwood. b) export porcelain. c) amphoras. d) ceramics. Answer: d 12. Native Americans used a traditional method for producing pots that did not involve the potter’s wheel. What was it? a) slab construction b) subtractive modeling c) coiling d) cire-perdue Answer: c 13. All fiber arts evolved from a) weaving. b) tapestry. c) embroidery. d) sewing. Answer: a 14. Originally, when an artist worked in “the crafts,” it meant that they a) worked in bronze. b) created production pieces in a factory. c) worked in clay exclusively. d) produced functional objects. Answer: d 15. Most ceramic objects are created by one of which three methods? a) additive, subtractive, and assemblage b) slab construction, coiling, and throwing c) firing, casting, and fusing d) firing, slab construction and assemblage Answer: b 16. The city of Chamba, India is famous for its embroidered muslin textiles called a) mudras. b) anagama. c) wefts. d) rumals. Answer: d 17. Another word for a wood-firing kiln, which was a traditional Japanese invention and first used in the U.S. in 1976, is a) ukiyo-e. b) anagama. c) alla prima. d) alla dolce. Answer: b 18. When and where was porcelain developed? a) in 15th century Italy b) in 20th century America c) in 7th century China d) in 12th century Japan Answer: c 19. We can trace the earliest distinction between the crafts and fine arts to a) the classical period in Greece and the seemingly playful rivalries between competing makers of amphoras. b) Joseph Wedgwood, who in 1759 began manufacturing both cheap earthenware table settings and elegant hand-made luxury items. c) Japanese anagama-fired tea bowls made in the early 17th century. d) Egyptian pottery produced over 4000 years ago. Answer: b 20. Stained glass was first developed a) in the 15th century by Leonardo DaVinci. b) in the 20th century by Piet Mondrian. c) in the 12th century, commissioned by Abbot Suger for Saint-Denis. d) in the 19th century by Edgar Degas. Answer: c Short Answer and Essay Questions 21. Typically, a ceramic object will be painted with what to give it a glassy appearance after firing? Answer: Typically, a ceramic object will be painted with glaze to give it a glassy appearance after firing. 22. What are three primary types of ceramics (clay bodies)? Answer: Three primary types of ceramics (clay bodies) are earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. 23. The invention of glassblowing techniques has its origins in the first century BCE and is thought to have been developed by what culture? Answer: The invention of glassblowing techniques has its origins in the first century BCE and is thought to have been developed by the Roman culture. 24. Define warp and weft. Answer: Warp and weft are terms used in weaving. The warp refers to the threads that run lengthwise on the loom, while the weft refers to the threads that are woven over and under the warp threads horizontally. 25. Where did porcelain reach its height of refinement? Answer: Porcelain reached its height of refinement in China. 26. Name some functions of the Heiltsuk chest from the Northwest American coast. Answer: Some functions of the Heiltsuk chest from the Northwest American coast include storage of valuable items, such as ceremonial regalia, blankets, and food, as well as serving as status symbols and markers of wealth and prestige within the community. 27. Which work by Judy Chicago contributed to the restoration of women’s place in the art world? Answer: Judy Chicago's work "The Dinner Party" contributed to the restoration of women’s place in the art world. 28. How did Peter Voulkos’ ceramic work challenge the idea of ceramics as “craft”? Answer: Peter Voulkos’ ceramic work challenged the idea of ceramics as "craft" by pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic techniques and forms, incorporating abstract expressionist aesthetics, and elevating ceramics to the realm of fine art through his experimental and innovative approach. 29. In what ways can the fiber arts be considered a three-dimensional medium? Answer: The fiber arts can be considered a three-dimensional medium through techniques such as weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, and basketry, which create forms with depth, volume, and texture. 30. Choose a work from the chapter and explain how it is both a functional and an aesthetic object. Answer: One example of a work that is both a functional and an aesthetic object is a Native American Navajo rug. These rugs serve practical purposes such as providing warmth and insulation, as well as cultural and ceremonial significance within Navajo communities. At the same time, Navajo rugs are valued for their intricate designs, vibrant colors, and skilled craftsmanship, making them highly prized as works of art. Thus, Navajo rugs embody the dual nature of functional objects that are also aesthetically rich and culturally significant expressions of creativity and tradition. Test Bank for A World of Art Henry M. Sayre 9780205901340, 9780205887576, 9780134082349, 9780134081809, 9780205898879
