Mometrix Ohio Teacher Certification Test Team - OAE Art Practice Questions: OAE Practice Tests and Exam Review for the Ohio Assessments for Educators

1. Which of the following best describes how Fauvismartists departed from previous styles?

a. They used small dots of pure color to let the eyeblend the colors together, rather than mixing colors on the palette.
b. They used intense, unnatural colors and disregarded proportions rather thanusing realistic colors and portraying proportions accurately.
c. They portrayed nonrepresentational subjects rather than portrayingrecognizable subjects in their artwork.
d. They reduced subjects into geometric shapes and primary colors rather than faithfullyrepresenting recognizable subjects.

2. Which of the following best describes form, which is anelement of art?

a. The positive and negative areas of an artwork
b. A flat element with height and width
c. The way things feel or look like they may feel in an artwork
d. A three-dimensional shape that has width, depth, and height

3. Which of the following types of architectural vaults isshown in this image?

a. Groin vault
b. Barrel vault
c. Rib vault
d. Tunnel vault

4. Which of the following artists did NOT paint in thecolor field style?

a. Vladimir Tatlin
b. Mark Rothko
c. Clyfford Still
d. Frank Stella

5. Which of the following is NOT a function of linseed oilwhen used for oil painting?

a. Helps to maintain the flexibility of oil paint
b. Makes the oil paint more fluid and transparent
c. Cleans and conditions paintbrushes
d. Decreases the drying time of oil paint

6. Which of the following best describes what willowcharcoal is composed of?

a. Graphite shaped into thin sticks
b. Pigment bound with gum arabic
c. Organic materials bound with a wax binder
d. Sticks burnt in a kiln without air

7. Which of the following best describes this sculpture asanalyzed with the formalism aesthetic theory?

a. This sculpture evokes feelings of warmth and closenessdue to its color and form.
b. This monochromatic sculpture is red, and it is asymmetrically balanced,leading the eye in arcs toward the ground.
c. This sculpture would be more successful if it represented a recognizableobject.
d. This large sculpture is intimidating; the red color adds to the menacingappearance.

8. Which of the following most accurately describes theart technique of pouncing?

a. A decorative method of writing that involves abroad-tipped pen
b. A method similar to tracing that involves pricking holes in paper andforcing a powder through those holes
c. A method of sketching that involves large, broad gestures with the arm andhand to capture the subject
d. A method of drawing that involves creating lines perpendicular to each otherto create values

9. Which of the following does NOT describe an advantageof creating an artwork on a toned paper or canvas, instead of the usual whiteground?

a. A dark-toned ground can serve as the darker tonesin the artwork.
b. A toned ground can be less intimidating to begin working on than a whiteground.
c. A toned ground will often be less expensive than a white ground for artwork.
d. A medium-toned ground can allow the artist to build up both highlights andshadows in the artwork.

10. Which of the following architectural styles ischaracterized by decorative timbering and a steeply pitched roof, as shown inthis image?

a. Tudor
b. Queen Anne
c. Art Deco
d. Italianate

11. Which of the following best describes the aquatintprintmaking process?

a. Melting fine particles of acid-resistant materialonto a metal plate, then etching the plate with acid
b. Alternately scraping smooth and roughening a metal plate to create lightareas and shading
c. Carving a block with a gouge, leaving the raised parts of the block as thepositive image
d. Arranging materials onto a surface to create a raised textured print

12. Which of the following terms best describes thecontrast of the figure on the right with dark clothes and skin, placed next tothe figure with pale skin and white clothing?

a. Transformation
b. Contextualization
c. Appropriation
d. Juxtaposition

13. Which of the following best describes the motivationsof the Expressionist artists?

a. To minimize their concepts into simple geometricforms
b. To present their ideas subjectively and express emotions through theirartwork
c. To capture the effects of light on their subject through color
d. To elevate popular culture in artwork and challenge the traditions of art

14. Which of the following themes did Keith Haring oftenaddress in his murals and artwork?

a. Global warming
b. Immigration and social justice
c. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and homosexuality
d. Industry and progress

15. Which of the following metals is usually added tosilver to create sterling silver?

a. Copper
b. Bronze
c. Gold
d. Pewter

16. This painting shows a strong contrast between the darkbackground and the highlights on the subject. Which of the following is thistechnique an example of?

a. Chiaroscuro
b. Sfumato
c. Fresco
d. Intonaco

17. Which of the following color combinations could beused to create an analogous color scheme?

a. Red, yellow, and blue
b. Red, orange, green, and blue
c. Yellow, red-violet, and blue-violet
d. Green, blue-green, and blue

18. Which of the following describes how a student coulduse their metacognitive skills in the art classroom?

a. Answering selected response questions about aperiod of art history