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MTTC Visual Art Exam (095) Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Gouache
Ans: Paint medium often used for illustrations due to its opaque color and
smooth, matte finish.
chain stitch
Ans: Crochet term, type of stitch
Purl, stockinette, cast
Ans: Knitting terms
Pewter
Ans: An alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Aboriginal Dot Painting
Ans: 1970's Papunya, Australia painting that may also include stripes, lines, and
other geometric patterns.
Pop Art Influence
Ans: Use of bright colors and designs, as well as mass produced items.
trompe l'oeil
Ans: Painting technique where objects are made to look real on the surface, to
trick the eye.
Vector-based logo
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Ans: A scalable logo that will not become pixelated at any size.
Formalism Aesthetic Theory
Ans: How the art work looks, the use of elements and principles, and does
NOT take into account the narrative or context.
Grape seed Oil
Ans: NOT used in oil painting.
Poppy oil, linseed oil, and stand oil
Ans: Types of oils used in oil painting.
Illustration board
Ans: A firm, smooth surface made for detailed illustrations.
Blind Contouring
Ans: Drawing that involves the artist keeping their eyes on the subject, only
occasionally checking to see if pencil is still on paper.
Alfred Stieglitz's "The Steerage"
Ans: 1907 photograph that depicts families on the lower deck of a boat leaving
America headed for Germany.
Baroque Architecture
Ans: Characterized by pear-shaped domes, marble or faux-finishing, and bronze
gilding.
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
MTTC Visual Art Exam (095) Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Gouache
Ans: Paint medium often used for illustrations due to its opaque color and
smooth, matte finish.
chain stitch
Ans: Crochet term, type of stitch
Purl, stockinette, cast
Ans: Knitting terms
Pewter
Ans: An alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Aboriginal Dot Painting
Ans: 1970's Papunya, Australia painting that may also include stripes, lines, and
other geometric patterns.
Pop Art Influence
Ans: Use of bright colors and designs, as well as mass produced items.
trompe l'oeil
Ans: Painting technique where objects are made to look real on the surface, to
trick the eye.
Vector-based logo
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
, 2 | Page
Ans: A scalable logo that will not become pixelated at any size.
Formalism Aesthetic Theory
Ans: How the art work looks, the use of elements and principles, and does
NOT take into account the narrative or context.
Grape seed Oil
Ans: NOT used in oil painting.
Poppy oil, linseed oil, and stand oil
Ans: Types of oils used in oil painting.
Illustration board
Ans: A firm, smooth surface made for detailed illustrations.
Blind Contouring
Ans: Drawing that involves the artist keeping their eyes on the subject, only
occasionally checking to see if pencil is still on paper.
Alfred Stieglitz's "The Steerage"
Ans: 1907 photograph that depicts families on the lower deck of a boat leaving
America headed for Germany.
Baroque Architecture
Ans: Characterized by pear-shaped domes, marble or faux-finishing, and bronze
gilding.
© 2025/ 2026 | ® All rights reserved
