Home > PRAXIS > Quizzes > Praxis II Art_ Content and Analysis Exam Practice Test
Praxis II Art_ Content and Analysis Exam Practice Test
Fast practice, instant feedback. Timer auto-submits when time’s up.
Avg score: 50% Most missed: “Which of the following art movements did NOT aim to portray life and people in a…”

The Art Content and Analysis exam is a required test for entry-level art teachers. It measures candidates' ability to talk about a wide variety of art concepts as well as their insight into various works of art, including their own. 
 

Praxis II Art_ Content and Analysis Exam Practice Test
Time left 00:00
25 Questions

1. Which of the following types of clays is an earthenware that is generally a reddish-brown color, and is more porous and less durable than other types of clay?
2. How does the traditional creation of porcelain challenge the perception of the 'Made in China' slogan, which calls to mind mass-produced products made inexpensively in China?
3. Which of the following art movements did NOT aim to portray life and people in an exaggerated or idealized way?
4. Which of the following describes the main issues that were expressed through the Muralism art movement of Latin America?
5. A wooden sculpture of a youthful human figure shows symmetry and is visually abstracted. It is used for religious purposes. In which culture was this sculpture most likely created?
6. Which of the following best describes some of the characteristics of Baroque architecture?
7. Which of the following is a criticism of some environmental art, including Robert Smithson's 'Spiral Jetty'?
8. Which of the following painting surfaces does NOT need to be primed with a primer before it is painted on?
9. When a piece of clay is partially dry but not completely dry, it is ____________.
10. This metalworking technique involves forming metal threads into a lace pattern. Which of the following is the name of this technique?
11. Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, and Paul Gauguin are artists associated with which style of art?
12. Which of the following terms refers to hanging artworks in groupings on the wall at eye level as well as above and below eye level?
13. An art critic analyzes this vase with deliberation over the meanings of the dragon, pine, and bamboo painted on the surface. Which of the following methods is this critic using?
14. Which of the following is a technique used to create a more interesting composition in an artwork or a painting?
15. A student evaluates a well-known artwork, finding the potential hidden meanings and implied messages within it. Which of the following criticism theories is the student using?
16. Which of the following will most likely benefit a person seeking a career in graphic design?
17. Which of the following architectural elements is featured in this photograph?
18. Which of the following statements accurately describes an ethical standard relating to artwork?
19. A teacher writes their curriculum focusing first on setting the goals of instruction, then the assessment methods and the lesson plans. Which curriculum design method is this teacher using?
20. Which of the following is NOT a tool commonly used for printmaking?
21. Which of the following terms describes the method with which this fiber art was created?
22. An artist's oil painting has dried and the paint has begun to crack. Which of the following is a possible cause of this issue?
23. Which of the following pigments is NOT hazardous due to the use of toxic metals?
24. Which type of assessment in the art classroom best reflects a student's ability to apply art-making skills?
25. Which of the following describes a similarity between Minimalist art and Color Field painting?