Indian Metalwork and Glass

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What is the name of the metalworking technique that involves hammering metal into intricate designs?

  1. Repousse

  2. Chasen

  3. Damascene

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repousse is a metalworking technique that involves hammering metal into intricate designs. It is often used to create decorative objects, such as vases, bowls, and jewelry.

What is the name of the metalworking technique that involves inlaying different metals into each other?

  1. Repousse

  2. Chasen

  3. Damascene

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Damascene is a metalworking technique that involves inlaying different metals into each other. It is often used to create decorative objects, such as swords, daggers, and jewelry.

What is the name of the metalworking technique that involves twisting and soldering metal wires into intricate designs?

  1. Repousse

  2. Chasen

  3. Damascene

  4. Filigree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Filigree is a metalworking technique that involves twisting and soldering metal wires into intricate designs. It is often used to create jewelry, such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

What is the name of the metalworking technique that involves carving designs into metal?

  1. Repousse

  2. Chasen

  3. Damascene

  4. Engraving


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Engraving is a metalworking technique that involves carving designs into metal. It is often used to create decorative objects, such as plates, cups, and jewelry.

What is the name of the metalworking technique that involves casting metal into molds?

  1. Repousse

  2. Chasen

  3. Damascene

  4. Casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Casting is a metalworking technique that involves casting metal into molds. It is often used to create sculptures, statues, and jewelry.

What is the name of the glassblowing technique that involves blowing air into molten glass to create a bubble?

  1. Blowing

  2. Casting

  3. Pressing

  4. Slumping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blowing is a glassblowing technique that involves blowing air into molten glass to create a bubble. It is often used to create vases, bottles, and other decorative objects.

What is the name of the glassblowing technique that involves pouring molten glass into a mold?

  1. Blowing

  2. Casting

  3. Pressing

  4. Slumping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Casting is a glassblowing technique that involves pouring molten glass into a mold. It is often used to create sculptures, statues, and other decorative objects.

What is the name of the glassblowing technique that involves pressing molten glass between two molds?

  1. Blowing

  2. Casting

  3. Pressing

  4. Slumping


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pressing is a glassblowing technique that involves pressing molten glass between two molds. It is often used to create plates, cups, and other tableware.

What is the name of the glassblowing technique that involves heating glass until it becomes pliable and then shaping it?

  1. Blowing

  2. Casting

  3. Pressing

  4. Slumping


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slumping is a glassblowing technique that involves heating glass until it becomes pliable and then shaping it. It is often used to create bowls, vases, and other decorative objects.

What is the name of the glassblowing technique that involves cutting and assembling pieces of glass to create a design?

  1. Blowing

  2. Casting

  3. Pressing

  4. Stained glass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stained glass is a glassblowing technique that involves cutting and assembling pieces of glass to create a design. It is often used to create windows, lamps, and other decorative objects.

Which Indian metalwork technique is known for its intricate designs and use of precious metals?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Damascene

  3. Meenakari

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Meenakari is an Indian metalwork technique known for its intricate designs and use of precious metals. It involves enameling, where colorful glass is fused onto metal surfaces to create beautiful patterns and motifs.

What is the primary material used in Bidriware, a famous metalwork technique from India?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Bronze

  4. Copper


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Bidriware is a metalwork technique from India that primarily uses a zinc and copper alloy. This alloy, known as bidri metal, is known for its distinctive dark black color and intricate silver inlay work.

Which Indian metalwork technique involves the art of engraving intricate designs on metal surfaces?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Damascene

  3. Meenakari

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Damascene is an Indian metalwork technique that involves the art of engraving intricate designs on metal surfaces. It is often used to decorate weapons, jewelry, and other metal objects.

What is the name of the Indian metalwork technique that combines gold and silver to create intricate designs?

  1. Bidriware

  2. Damascene

  3. Meenakari

  4. Thewa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thewa is an Indian metalwork technique that combines gold and silver to create intricate designs. It involves fusing thin sheets of gold and silver onto a metal base, creating beautiful and delicate patterns.

Which Indian glassblowing technique is known for its intricate patterns and use of colored glass?

  1. Warli painting

  2. Madhubani painting

  3. Pattachitra painting

  4. Gond painting


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The options provided are all related to Indian painting techniques, not Indian glassblowing techniques.

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