Questions & Answers
Browse all 15 questions from the
Nature in Sculpture study set below.
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1
Which famous material, often used for classic sculptures, is actually a type of fossilized tree resin?
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A
Amber
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B
Granite
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C
Bronze
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D
Marble
2
The 'Charging Bull' sculpture, a symbol of financial power, is located in which city?
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A
London
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B
New York City
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C
Sydney
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D
Paris
3
Many ancient Egyptian sculptures were carved from which very hard, dark volcanic rock?
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A
Sandstone
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B
Basalt
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C
Clay
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D
Limestone
4
What is the primary material used to create the iconic 'Terracotta Army' sculptures?
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A
Baked clay
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B
Polished steel
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C
Glass
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D
Pure gold
5
Which flightless bird is the subject of many carved wooden sculptures made by Indigenous artists in Australia?
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A
Eagle
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B
Emu
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C
Parrot
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D
Owl
6
What substance, often found in nature, do artists carve to create detailed 'scrimshaw' art?
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A
Hardwood
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B
Whale bone
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C
Plastic
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D
Concrete
7
The Sphinx, a giant sculpture with the body of a lion, is located in which country?
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A
Greece
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B
Egypt
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C
Italy
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D
Mexico
8
Which soft, white mineral is frequently carved by Inuit artists to create sculptures of arctic animals?
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A
Soapstone
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B
Quartz
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C
Diamond
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D
Coal
9
What natural material, gathered from hives, has been used historically to create temporary animal sculptures?
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A
Wax
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B
Honey
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C
Resin
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D
Sap
10
Which type of sculpture is carved directly into a natural rock face or cliff?
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A
Mobile
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B
Relief
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C
Rock-cut
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D
Installation
11
The famous 'Cloud Gate' sculpture in Chicago is shaped like what natural object?
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A
Raindrop
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B
Leaf
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C
Flower
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D
Cloud
12
Which metal, known for turning green when exposed to the elements, is commonly used for outdoor animal sculptures?
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A
Bronze
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B
Gold
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C
Iron
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D
Silver
13
'Topiary' refers to the art of trimming living plants into the shape of what?
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A
Sculptures
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B
Buildings
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C
Furniture
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D
Clothing
14
Which prehistoric material, obtained from the tusks of mammoths, was widely used for small animal figurines?
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A
Ivory
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B
Plastic
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C
Rubber
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D
Silicone
15
What is the name for a sculpture that is created by assembling different pieces of wood found in nature?
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A
Assemblage
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B
Casting
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C
Etching
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D
Painting
