Q.1
Which civilisation was famous for its (sometimes huge) sculptures portraying animal gods?
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Britain
Q.2
What is the world's most famous example of clay sculpture?
  • The Terracotta Army
  • Rodin's 'The Thinker'
  • Michaelangelo's 'David'
  • The Elgin Marbles
Q.3
What are the two principal elements of sculpture?
  • Material and form
  • Mass and space
  • Design and finish
  • Construction and perspective
Q.4
A more modern sculpture, created by Damien Hirst, used an unusual material. What was it?
  • A live spider
  • A human skull
  • A torn envelope
  • A broken bottle
Q.5
One of the earliest Stone Age sculptures is an effigy called 'The Venus of Berekhat Ram'. What is it sculpted from?
  • Driftwood
  • Marble
  • Limestone
  • A pebble
Q.6
Why has marble been such a popular material for sculptures?
  • Because it looks really good under museum lighting
  • Because it is plentiful and easy to get hold of
  • Because it is a cheap material and easily fixed if broken
  • Because it is relatively soft and easy to work, refine, and polish
Q.7
An important aspect of a sculpture is which aspect of its surface?
  • Whether it is shiny or dull
  • Whether it is smooth or rough
  • Whether it is light or dark
  • Whether it is convex or concave
Q.8
If a sculpture is not free-standing, then what is it called?
  • A misgiving
  • A relief
  • A humour
  • A developement
Q.9
What quite often happened to sculptures created in the Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian times?
  • They were painted or covered in gold leaf
  • They were stolen by children
  • They collapsed when completed
  • They contained a secret message
Q.10
Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of sculpture?
  • Stone carving
  • Silversmithing
  • Bronze casting
  • Wood carving
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