Helen Frankenthaler created her paintings by _________.
a. dripping the paint with a stick on the surface of the canvas
b. using wide brush strokes filled with emotion
c. first using gesso to seal the surface of the canvas, then using built-up layers of thin glazes
d. using a palate knife to lay a thick application of oil paints
e. letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas
e. letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas
a. Incorrect. This method, called action painting, was associated with Pollock.
b. Incorrect. This method is associated with de Kooning.
c. Incorrect. This method is associated with Rothko.
d. Incorrect. Frankenthaler did not apply the paint with a palette knife.
e. Correct. Frankenthaler created her work by letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas.
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A. organizing museum exhibitions of their photographs B. imitating the subjects and styles of painting C. signing their names to the bottoms of prints D. seeking patrons who would support their work
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a) meter is governed by fixed units containing strong beats and weak beats b) meter is governed by an accentually neutral, steady tactus c) meter most often varies freely, led by the improvisations of the performer d) a sense of regular meter may be present, but only in vocal works based on accentual poetic texts
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a) solo voice and basso continuo b) two voices and string orchestra c) three voices and basso continuo d) solo voice and string orchestra
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)