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In interior design, the term "fine art" refers to: |
| | A) | paintings and sculptures. |
| | B) | two-dimensional expressions of beauty, faith, or the artist's personal vision. |
| | C) | two- or three-dimensional expressions of beauty, faith, or the artist's personal vision. |
| | D) | two- or three-dimensional pieces that display good artistic taste. |
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One of the oldest types of paint is made of pigment mixed with egg and is called: |
| | A) | acrylic. |
| | B) | tempera. |
| | C) | fresco. |
| | D) | gum arabic. |
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One feature that all types of fine art prints have in common is that they are: |
| | A) | produced using a water-repellent substance such as wax or grease. |
| | B) | immersed in an acid bath. |
| | C) | made from a metal plate. |
| | D) | numbered serially according to the number of copies in the edition. |
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Which of the following is a form of graphic art? |
| | A) | Botanical drawings. |
| | B) | Maps. |
| | C) | Posters. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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The term "decorative arts" refers to: |
| | A) | figurines, statuettes, bibelots, and curios. |
| | B) | furniture. |
| | C) | utilitarian objects. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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The most coarse and inexpensive of the ceramic bodies is: |
| | A) | kaolin. |
| | B) | earthenware. |
| | C) | china. |
| | D) | porcelain. |
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Glass incised with chemicals or abrasives, giving a frosted look to the designs, is: |
| | A) | beveled glass. |
| | B) | cut or etched glass. |
| | C) | cased glass. |
| | D) | crystal. |
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Patina is: |
| | A) | a finely textured luster that develops with wear. |
| | B) | a tarnish that must be polished away regularly. |
| | C) | typically found on lacquered metals. |
| | D) | typically found on stainless steel. |
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Small Japanese folding screens with designs painted on silk or paper are: |
| | A) | shoji screens. |
| | B) | coromandel screens. |
| | C) | byobu screens. |
| | D) | louvered screens. |
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A sconce is: |
| | A) | a wall-mounted luminaire. |
| | B) | a portable candle holder. |
| | C) | a floor lamp that casts its light upward. |
| | D) | an antique oil lamp retrofitted with electricity. |
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A duvet is: |
| | A) | an oversize pillow. |
| | B) | a dust ruffle or bedskirt. |
| | C) | a nondecorative comforter, often used with a decorative cover. |
| | D) | a decorative comforter. |
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A well-designed interior may include live plants if: |
| | A) | the sculptural forms of the plants complement the room's other features. |
| | B) | provisions are made for regular care and cleaning of the plants. |
| | C) | it receives adequate light for the specified plants. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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Ikebana is: |
| | A) | the Japanese art of the tea ceremony. |
| | B) | the Japanese art of flower arranging. |
| | C) | a type of Japanese decorative screen. |
| | D) | a type of Japanese shrine for the display of art objects. |
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Emotionally supportive design utilizes: |
| | A) | strong colors and patterns to bring hidden emotions to the surface. |
| | B) | a "less is more" approach to eliminate clutter. |
| | C) | heirlooms and mementos to reinforce personal passions and experiences. |
| | D) | cheerful colors and abundant light to prevent depression. |
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The term "decorator art" refers to: |
| | A) | utilitarian objects, as well as some purely decorative objects such as figurines. |
| | B) | art that lacks aesthetic merit and was chosen to harmonize with a decorating scheme. |
| | C) | art that carries out a theme such as English Tudor or French Provincial. |
| | D) | fine art purchased for a bargain price in a thrift store. |
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