JSS 1 Cultural and Creative Arts Flashcards: Meaning, Types and Uses of Art Tools and Equipment

Question 1

What is an art tool?

Accepted Answer

An implement held or operated to carry out an art task.

Question 2

What is art equipment?

Accepted Answer

A larger or supporting device used to make art work easier or possible.

Question 3

Which tool is most suitable for making light preliminary lines in a drawing?

Accepted Answer

pencil

Question 4

What is the main use of an eraser in drawing?

Accepted Answer

Removing or lightening pencil marks.

Question 5

What is a palette used for in painting?

Accepted Answer

Holding and mixing colours.

Question 6

Which tool applies paint in controlled strokes?

Accepted Answer

paintbrush

Question 7

What is an easel used for?

Accepted Answer

Supporting a drawing board or canvas while an artist works.

Question 8

Which tool is used with a chisel when carving wood?

Accepted Answer

mallet

Question 9

What is the main use of a chisel in carving?

Accepted Answer

Cutting and removing material from wood or stone.

Question 10

Which tool is appropriate for cutting paper or light fabric?

Accepted Answer

scissors

Question 11

Which tool helps an artist draw an accurate circle?

Accepted Answer

compasses

Question 12

What is a ruler used for in art?

Accepted Answer

Measuring and drawing straight lines.

Question 13

Which equipment is used to fire clay objects?

Accepted Answer

kiln

Question 14

What is a loom used for?

Accepted Answer

Interlacing yarns to weave fabric.

Question 15

Which item protects clothing from paint and clay stains?

Accepted Answer

apron

Question 16

Why should a craft knife be cut away from the body?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of injury if the blade slips.

Question 17

What should be placed under cardboard before cutting it with a craft knife?

Accepted Answer

cutting mat

Question 18

Why should brushes be washed soon after painting?

Accepted Answer

To prevent paint from drying in and damaging the bristles.

Question 19

What is the safest way to pass scissors to another person?

Accepted Answer

Offer the closed handles first.

Question 20

Which choice correctly matches a tool with its use: palette–mix colours, kiln–draw lines, easel–cut wood, or chisel–weave cloth?

Accepted Answer

palette–mix colours

Strong work.