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Assemblage is ________________
a.
a technique for casting where wax is carved then heated after a mold is made, then heated so that the wax melts, leaving an impression.
b.
an additive process where artists construct work by putting together objects and attaches them in some way.
c.
a substitution process in which the artist models an image in a soft medium such as wax, and then replaces it with something more durable such as bronze.
d.
the use of tools to chip away at a base in order to produce the sculpture.
 

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**B. an additive process where artists construct work by putting together objects and attaches them in some way.**

Assemblage refers to an artistic technique where various objects are combined and attached to create a sculpture or artwork.

A high relief is _________________
a.
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
b.
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
c.
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
d.
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
 

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**B. a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.**

In high relief sculpture, the forms project significantly from the background, typically extending more than halfway out.

What is a groin vault?
a.
A groin vault is a structure that resembles the top half of a sphere.
b.
A groin vault comes from the extension of a round arch, similar to a long tube of arches.
c.
A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another.
d.
A groin vault has two barrels which extrude into a two dimensional structure.
 

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**C. A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another.**

A groin vault is created by the intersection of two barrel vaults, allowing it to cover a larger space with an arched structure.

 
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___________ allows interactive visualization and collaboration over the web.
a.
CATIA
c.
CAD
b.
Architecture
d.
Landscape software
 

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**C. CAD**

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) allows for interactive visualization and collaboration over the web, enabling users to design and modify designs digitally.

The advantages of computerized design include all of the following, except which?
a.
Architects can create a computerized image of any imaginable design.
b.
Because of computer design software, architects are no longer needed in architecture.
c.
Architects can create plans of older architecture to learn from past successes and errors.
d.
Computerized design has increased the complexity of possible designs.
 

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**B. Because of computer design software, architects are no longer needed in architecture.**

This statement is not accurate; while computer design software enhances the design process, architects are still essential in architecture for their expertise, creativity, and decision-making skills.

The act of building or assembling an infrastructure is known as ________________.
a.
modern architecture
c.
suspension
b.
construction
d.
20th century construction
 

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**B. construction**

Construction refers to the act of building or assembling infrastructure.

Which of the following is not true?
a.
The springing line of an arch is an imaginary line that goes between the two points from which the arch springs into its curve.
b.
Architects are concerned only on the aesthetic appeal of architecture.
c.
A corbel dome is essentially created by rotating corbel arches.
d.
The keystone of an arch is the last piece put in and holds the voussoirs in place.
 

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**B. Architects are concerned only on the aesthetic appeal of architecture.**

This statement is not true. Architects consider a variety of factors beyond aesthetic appeal, including functionality, safety, structural integrity, and the needs of the users.

Long, thin panels extend out of a red wall.
This relief sculpture is an example of a ________________.
a.
high relief
c.
freestanding relief
b.
low relief
d.
sunken relief
 	 	 	 
 

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**A. high relief**

Long, thin panels that extend out of a wall suggest that the forms are projecting significantly, which is characteristic of high relief sculpture.

A labeled diagram of an arch. The very center stone of the arch is labeled A. The stones of the curve are labeled B. The stones of the straight portion are labeled C. The direction of weight thrust is on the B stones. The springing point is on the C stones.
Look at the diagram above. What is part of the arch’s anatomy is (A) labeling?
a.
impost
c.
keystone
b.
springing line
d.
voussoir
 	 	 	 
 

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**C. keystone**

The center stone of an arch (labeled A) is known as the keystone, which is the crucial component that helps hold the structure together.

A site specific sculpture is __________________
a.
a sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where it exists.
b.
a form of site specific work, which is designed to affect the way a space is experienced.
c.
a group of interrelated objects that exist together in a space.
d.
a sculpture that has a relationship with its surrounding.
 	 
 

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**A. a sculpture that has an integral relationship with the particular site where it exists.**

Site-specific sculptures are designed and created specifically for a particular location, taking into account the environment and context of that site.