Art Materials and Contemporary Art

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A study guide on selecting art materials, distinguishing between indigenous and local materials, and understanding contemporary art practices.

Art Education Contemporary Art Materials

14 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Sep 1, 2026

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1 The choice of art materials is dependent on the:

A art form
B art norm
C consolidating art
D creating art

2 The ability to see or make fine distinctions as to what is right and proper art material to use is known as:

A a color-blind eye
B a perceiving eye
C the discriminating eye
D the third eye

3 When chosen art materials are suited for the artwork, it serves the purpose of:

A absurdity
B creativity
C negativity
D subjectivity

4 Having the right and appropriate art materials can bring out the best of the artist's:

A concepts
B artistic charism
C ideas
D criteria

5 The act of duplicating an original artwork with or without insignificant changes is called:

A a borrowed concept
B a copied concept
C artistic plagiarism
D artistic realism

6 Local art materials in combination with the tools and equipment used to create art are referred to as:

A concepts
B ideas
C materials
D media

7 Anything that naturally comes from a specific place or locality is considered:

A incongruous
B indigenous
C ingenious
D inglorious

8 Which fiber is extracted from the leaf sheath around the plant's trunk and made into rope?

A abaca
B cotton
C nylon
D rattan

9 Which naturally renewable palm has a wood stem widely used for furniture, handicrafts, and building material?

A croissant
B lakatan
C rambutan
D rattan

10 Are crayons a fine example of indigenous art material?

A Both statements are FALSE
B Both statements are TRUE
C First is FALSE, second is TRUE
D First is TRUE, second is FALSE

11 Are art materials rarely found and difficult to find?

A Both statements are FALSE
B Both statements are TRUE
C First is FALSE, second is TRUE
D First is TRUE, second is FALSE

12 Are oil pastel, watercolor, and colored pencils the usual art materials used in school?

A Both statements are FALSE
B Both statements are TRUE
C First is FALSE, second is TRUE
D First is TRUE, second is FALSE

13 Can unused items stored in a house for weeks, months, or years be used to create art?

A Both statements are FALSE
B Both statements are TRUE
C First is FALSE, second is TRUE
D First is TRUE, second is FALSE

14 Are all local art materials indigenous?

A Both statements are FALSE
B Both statements are TRUE
C First is FALSE, second is TRUE
D First is TRUE, second is FALSE

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