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The Techniques of Indian Sculpture and Carving

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Which of the following is not a technique used in Indian sculpture and carving?

  1. Stone carving

  2. Wood carving

  3. Metal casting

  4. Painting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Painting is not a technique used in Indian sculpture and carving. It is a technique used in Indian painting.

What is the most common type of stone used in Indian sculpture and carving?

  1. Marble

  2. Sandstone

  3. Granite

  4. Limestone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sandstone is the most common type of stone used in Indian sculpture and carving. It is a soft and easily carved stone, which makes it ideal for creating intricate and detailed sculptures.

What is the process of creating a metal sculpture using the lost-wax technique?

  1. The metal is melted and poured into a mold.

  2. The metal is hammered into shape.

  3. The metal is carved from a solid block.

  4. The metal is cast using a wax model.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lost-wax technique is a process of creating a metal sculpture by first creating a wax model of the sculpture. The wax model is then covered in a mold, and the metal is poured into the mold. The wax melts and flows out of the mold, leaving behind a metal sculpture.

What is the name of the technique used to create intricate designs on metal surfaces?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Damascening

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repoussé is a technique used to create intricate designs on metal surfaces by hammering the metal from the back. This creates a raised design on the front of the metal.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a solid block of wood?

  1. Whittling

  2. Carving in the round

  3. Relief carving

  4. Chip carving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carving in the round is a technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a solid block of wood. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by carving it into a flat surface?

  1. Whittling

  2. Carving in the round

  3. Relief carving

  4. Chip carving


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relief carving is a technique used to create a sculpture by carving it into a flat surface. This creates a two-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from one side.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by chipping away at a block of wood with a chisel?

  1. Whittling

  2. Carving in the round

  3. Relief carving

  4. Chip carving


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chip carving is a technique used to create a sculpture by chipping away at a block of wood with a chisel. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by cutting it out of a sheet of metal?

  1. Silversmithing

  2. Goldsmithing

  3. Metalworking

  4. Jewelry making


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silversmithing is a technique used to create a sculpture by cutting it out of a sheet of metal. This creates a two-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from one side.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by hammering it into shape?

  1. Forging

  2. Casting

  3. Welding

  4. Soldering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forging is a technique used to create a sculpture by hammering it into shape. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by welding pieces of metal together?

  1. Forging

  2. Casting

  3. Welding

  4. Soldering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Welding is a technique used to create a sculpture by welding pieces of metal together. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by soldering pieces of metal together?

  1. Forging

  2. Casting

  3. Welding

  4. Soldering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soldering is a technique used to create a sculpture by soldering pieces of metal together. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by casting it in a mold?

  1. Forging

  2. Casting

  3. Welding

  4. Soldering


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Casting is a technique used to create a sculpture by casting it in a mold. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a block of stone?

  1. Stone carving

  2. Wood carving

  3. Metal casting

  4. Painting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stone carving is a technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a block of stone. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a block of wood?

  1. Stone carving

  2. Wood carving

  3. Metal casting

  4. Painting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wood carving is a technique used to create a sculpture by carving it from a block of wood. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

What is the name of the technique used to create a sculpture by casting it in a mold?

  1. Stone carving

  2. Wood carving

  3. Metal casting

  4. Painting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metal casting is a technique used to create a sculpture by casting it in a mold. This creates a three-dimensional sculpture that can be viewed from all sides.

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