- 1. Decorative arts refer to any object that is designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. These objects are often created as a form of visual art, with a focus on ornamentation and craftsmanship. Decorative arts encompass a wide range of mediums, including ceramics, glassware, furniture, textiles, and metalwork. Throughout history, decorative arts have been used to symbolize social status, cultural values, and artistic expression. Today, decorative arts continue to play a significant role in interior design, architecture, and everyday life, adding beauty and style to our surroundings.
Which of the following materials is commonly used in cloisonné, a decorative art form?
A) Stone
B) Wood
C) Clay
D) Enamel
- 2. Which art form involves creating designs by arranging small pieces of glass or stone?
A) Mosaic
B) Decoupage
C) Batik
D) Lacquerware
- 3. What art form is the technique of applying layers of color to a surface?
A) Carpentry
B) Painting
C) Woodworking
D) Sculpture
- 4. What decorative art form involves the application of wax to fabric before dyeing?
A) Embroidery
B) Tapestry
C) Quilting
D) Batik
- 5. In which art form is the creation of patterns by sewing pieces of fabric together called patchwork?
A) Quilting
B) Crocheting
C) Macramé
D) Knitting
- 6. Which decorative art involves the use of heated glass to create objects such as vases and sculptures?
A) Glass fusing
B) Stained glass
C) Glass etching
D) Glassblowing
- 7. What material is traditionally used in the art of marquetry to create decorative patterns?
A) Veneer
B) Concrete
C) Plaster
D) Fiberglass
- 8. What is the process of hammering metal into a thin sheet to create designs called?
A) Forging
B) Soldering
C) Casting
D) Repoussé
- 9. Which decorative art form involves the technique of applying gold or silver leaf to a surface?
A) Damascening
B) Granulation
C) Gilding
D) Mokume-gane
- 10. Which art form involves creating 3D forms by shaping and manipulating materials such as clay or metal?
A) Sculpture
B) Collage
C) Photography
D) Drawing
- 11. In which art form is the technique of creating texture by pressing or raising the surface called?
A) Embossing
B) Gilding
C) Casting
D) Etching
- 12. Which material is commonly used in pottery making?
A) Clay
B) Glass
C) Steel
D) Aluminum
- 13. What is the art of cutting paper designs called?
A) Collage
B) Papercutting
C) Decoupage
D) Quilling
- 14. What is the Japanese art of flower arrangement called?
A) Origami
B) Kintsugi
C) Ikebana
D) Bonsai
- 15. What decorative art involves using a needle and thread to create designs on fabric?
A) Ceramics
B) Calligraphy
C) Embroidery
D) Macramé
- 16. What technique involves applying layers of paper or fabric to create a design?
A) Papercutting
B) Quilling
C) Origami
D) Decoupage
- 17. What art form involves applying metal wires to create designs on a surface?
A) Mosaic
B) Batik
C) Enameling
D) Filigree
- 18. What technique involves using a stencil to apply paint or dye to create a design?
A) Quilling
B) Macramé
C) Stenciling
D) Decoupage
- 19. What is the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver called?
A) Macramé
B) Batik
C) Kintsugi
D) Ikebana
- 20. What art form involves creating designs by folding paper into shapes?
A) Collage
B) Origami
C) Papercutting
D) Quilling
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