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1. The name of this art movement was first suggested by Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 1909...what is it called?
2. A technique in which a rough surface is covered with a piece of paper and rubbed with a graphite pencil or crayon is called...?
3. A Fresco is a painting which employs water-based pigments on moistened lime plaster. Fresco is also the Italian word for what?
4. What was the Roman equivalent of the Greek 'agora' called?
5. The term 'faïence', which refers to a type of earthenware which is covered with a colorful, opaque glaze, is derived from a town in which country?
6. What is the French term for 'outdoor feast' that describes a style of art in which several figures are shown in an outdoor setting having a lovely time eating, dancing and such?
7. The name for the Fauvist art movement came from a quote from art critic Louis Vauxcelles who exclaimed 'Donatello au milieu des fauves!' while standing among the various Fauve paintings. How does his exclamation translate into English?
8. This modern movement's creator was George Maciunas, but by far its most well-known member was Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon. Which movement was this?
9. What is the term for a book of the very largest size, often used for presenting artistic works of famous painters?
10. Foreshortening is a technique, using perspective, in which the illusion of depth is created. Which of the following was an early Renaissance master and painter of 'Agony in the Garden' that was especially recognized for his foreshortening techniques?
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