Author Question: In fresco painting, a drawing called a ________ is transferred to the prepared surface prior to ... (Read 92 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

In fresco painting, a drawing called a ________ is transferred to the prepared surface prior to applying the pigment.

A. cartoon
B. mosaic
C. collage
D. gouache
E. sketch

Question 2

After building a canvas and before painting it, a painter generally applies a coat of:

A. fresco.
B. linseed oil.
C. primer.
D. a nonaqueous medium.
E. None of these answers are correct.

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A cartoon is a study or guide of the image for the final fresco. Once a cartoon is finalized, its contour lines are perforated with pinprick-size holes. The drawing is transferred to the prepared surface by placing a portion of the cartoon over the damp plaster and rubbing pigment through the holes. The outline of the image is left behind when the cartoon is removed, and the artist connects the dots to re-create the drawing; then the work of painting

Answer to Question 2

C
Primers prepare a surface to receive a painting medium.