History of Painting Materials

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Which of the following is not a traditional painting binder?

  1. Oil

  2. Egg tempera

  3. Acrylic

  4. Encaustic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acrylic is a synthetic polymer that was not developed until the 20th century.

What is the main ingredient in oil paint?

  1. Linseed oil

  2. Turpentine

  3. Pigments

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linseed oil is a drying oil that is used to bind the pigments in oil paint.

What is the main ingredient in egg tempera?

  1. Egg yolk

  2. Water

  3. Pigments

  4. Oil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Egg yolk is a natural binder that is used to bind the pigments in egg tempera.

What is the main ingredient in encaustic paint?

  1. Beeswax

  2. Turpentine

  3. Pigments

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beeswax is a natural wax that is used to bind the pigments in encaustic paint.

What is the main ingredient in acrylic paint?

  1. Acrylic polymer

  2. Water

  3. Pigments

  4. Oil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acrylic polymer is a synthetic polymer that is used to bind the pigments in acrylic paint.

Which of the following is not a type of natural pigment?

  1. Ocher

  2. Umber

  3. Cadmium

  4. Sienna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cadmium is a synthetic pigment that was not developed until the 19th century.

What is the most common type of natural pigment?

  1. Ocher

  2. Umber

  3. Cadmium

  4. Sienna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ocher is a natural pigment that is made from iron oxide.

What is the most common type of synthetic pigment?

  1. Cadmium

  2. Cobalt

  3. Chromium

  4. Manganese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cadmium is a synthetic pigment that is made from cadmium sulfide.

Which of the following is not a type of painting support?

  1. Canvas

  2. Wood

  3. Paper

  4. Metal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metal is not a traditional painting support.

What is the most common type of painting support?

  1. Canvas

  2. Wood

  3. Paper

  4. Metal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Canvas is the most common type of painting support because it is lightweight and durable.

What is the most common type of wood used for painting supports?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Mahogany

  4. Cherry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oak is the most common type of wood used for painting supports because it is strong and durable.

What is the most common type of paper used for painting supports?

  1. Watercolor paper

  2. Bristol board

  3. Sketch paper

  4. Newsprint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Watercolor paper is the most common type of paper used for painting supports because it is thick and absorbent.

Which of the following is not a type of painting varnish?

  1. Damar varnish

  2. Oil varnish

  3. Acrylic varnish

  4. Shellac varnish


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acrylic varnish is not a traditional painting varnish.

What is the most common type of painting varnish?

  1. Damar varnish

  2. Oil varnish

  3. Acrylic varnish

  4. Shellac varnish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Damar varnish is the most common type of painting varnish because it is clear and durable.

What is the most common type of oil varnish?

  1. Linseed oil varnish

  2. Walnut oil varnish

  3. Poppy oil varnish

  4. Safflower oil varnish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linseed oil varnish is the most common type of oil varnish because it is clear and durable.

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