If you are seeking an initial teaching license in visual arts education in Ohio, you can take the OAE (Ohio Assessments for Educators) Art Exam. 

Topics covered in OAE Art Teacher (006) Certification Exam: (with weightage)
Foundations of Art: Elements and Principles - 11%
Art Media, Tools, Technologies, Techniques, and Processes - 33%
Visual Arts in Historical and Cultural Contexts - 33%
Aesthetics and Art Criticism - 12%
Connecting the Visual Arts to Other Disciplines - 1

OAE Art Teacher (006) Certification Exam Practice Test

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25 Questions

1. An artist needs to be able to erase various parts of a drawing without leaving pieces of eraser on the paper and without harming the surface. Which type of eraser would work best for this purpose?

Kneaded eraserPink pearl eraserArt gum eraserVinyl eraser

2. Artists Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, and Thomas Cole are all associated with which of the following art movements?

NeoclassicismSurrealismRomanticismArt Nouveau

3. Which of the following describes how a student could use their metacognitive skills in the art classroom?

Tracing a drawing made by a famous artistMaking revisions on their sketches after revisiting their goals for an artworkCreating an artwork with two different materialsAnswering selected response questions about a period of art history

4. Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by decorative timbering and a steeply pitched roof, as shown in this image?

ItalianateTudorArt DecoQueen Anne

5. Which of the following best describes the nave of a church?

A circular opening in the center of a domeA flat, upright column inset in a wallA vaulted, semicircular structure at the end of the aisleA center aisle

6. Which of the following best describes a motivation behind the iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire in the 700s?

Artists began to purposely depict Christianity incorrectly, so the artwork was prohibited.Christian images were seen as idols, which opposed the Old Testament prohibition of idolatry.In light of debates of whether artwork was correctly depicting scenes from Christianity, these scenes were subsequently banned.Artwork depicting Christianity had been a focus for so long that it was time to focus artwork on new subjects.

7. Which of the following describes how Frank Stella purposely removed expressive content from his artwork?

He worked only in grayscale, without using any other colors in his artwork.He used straight edges rather than any curved forms.He eliminated visible brushstrokes, gesture, and definition of the surface.He only used one color at a time on each painting.

8. Which of the following English artists was NOT credited with establishing watercolor as an independent painting medium?

Joseph Mallord William TurnerWilliam H. BartlettThomas GirtinPaul Sandby

9. Which of the following best describes the motivations of the Expressionist artists?

To capture the effects of light on their subject through colorTo elevate popular culture in artwork and challenge the traditions of artTo present their ideas subjectively and express emotions through their artworkTo minimize their concepts into simple geometric forms

10. Which of the following best describes the goal of Surrealist art?

To simultaneously show interlocking planes used to construct a sceneTo capture the effect of lighting on a sceneTo bypass reason and unlock ideas from the unconscious mindTo react against the bourgeois and depart from traditional values of art

11. Which of the following accurately describes a difference between alkyd paints and traditional oil paints?

Alkyds are thicker than oils.Alkyds dry more quickly than oils.Alkyds dry glossier than oils.Alkyds blend more easily than oils.

12. Which of the following describes correctly following an ethical standard related to creating artwork?

Copying a famous artwork and publishing it as your own workAvoiding copyright issues by working from life or using your own photographsUsing public domain images without checking the fine print for restrictionsUsing another artist’s ideas without asking for permission beforehand

13. Which of the following issues could occur if an oil painting is varnished too early?

The varnish could bring a more even sheen to the surface.The varnish could peel off of the painting.The varnish could be too easily removable.The varnish could turn tacky and not dry.

14. Which of the following is the correct name for this decorated semicircular alcove in a wall of a mosque, indicating the point nearest to Mecca?

MinbarArabesqueMadrasaMihrab

15. In this still life, which technique does the artist use to create visual interest?

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The arrangement in the artwork forms a pattern.The objects in the still life are arranged asymmetrically.A variety of shapes are arranged throughout the work.The still life is comprised of an analogous color scheme.

16. Which of the following themes did Keith Haring often address in his murals and artwork?

Industry and progressImmigration and social justiceAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and homosexualityGlobal warming

17. Which of the following metals is usually added to silver to create sterling silver?

CopperGoldPewterBronze

18. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Armory Show in 1913?

It was the first major modern art exhibition in America.It was the first exhibition to showcase Realist artists in Europe.It was the first art show to take place in a major military location.It was the first art show that showcased mainly Minimalist artists.

19. The line in this artwork where the sky meets the ground is called which of the following?

The axis lineThe horizon lineThe proportional lineThe perspective line

20. In this image, the figure has a dynamic pose, with the weight on one leg and the shoulders at an opposite angle from the hips. This pose is called which one of the following?

ContrappostoChiaroscuroPentimentoSprezzatura

21. Which of the following cultures would include this figure as a sculptural form?

MongoliaChinaIndiaEgypt

22. If an artist is said to be a contemporary of another artist, which of the following is true?

The artists worked with the same materials.The artists worked in the same style.The artists lived in the same country.The artists lived at the same time.

23. Which of the following best describes how Fauvism artists departed from previous styles?

They used small dots of pure color to let the eye blend the colors together, rather than mixing colors on the palette.They reduced subjects into geometric shapes and primary colors rather than faithfully representing recognizable subjects.They portrayed nonrepresentational subjects rather than portraying recognizable subjects in their artwork.They used intense, unnatural colors and disregarded proportions rather than using realistic colors and portraying proportions accurately.

24. Which of the following best describes the stage of clay called slip?

Clay that is completely dry but has not been fired yetClay that has been fired once in a kilnA mix of clay and water, with a runny consistencyClay that is partially dry, but not yet completely dry

25. This painting shows a strong contrast between the dark background and the highlights on the subject. Which of the following is this technique an example of?

ChiaroscuroSfumatoIntonacoFresco