Question 1

List four of the six components of an aesthetic attitude.

Accepted Answer

openness; spontaneity; intense focus on

Question 2

Which of the following is descriptive of a Reggio Emilia school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Curriculum is carefully planned in advance. 
B)  Children and teachers form an important dyad. 
C)  The school day is carefully scheduled. 
D)  Children work cooperatively in themes and projects. 
A)  Curriculum is carefully planned in advance. 
B)  Children and teachers form an important dyad. 
C)  The school day is carefully scheduled. 
D)  Children work cooperatively in themes and projects.

Question 3

Watercolors can be used on either wet or dry paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would not typically be considered appropriate content in an artwork displayed for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  families 
B)  conflict 
C)  expressions 
D)  pets and animals 
A)  families 
B)  conflict 
C)  expressions 
D)  pets and animals

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of art in a Reggio Emilia school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers assess children's learning and development by reviewing their art products. 
B)  Children's artwork is displayed to enhance the aesthetic qualities of the school. 
C)  It is the means through which children communicate their learning. 
D)  It is something that children do, not something done to them. 
A)  Teachers assess children's learning and development by reviewing their art products. 
B)  Children's artwork is displayed to enhance the aesthetic qualities of the school. 
C)  It is the means through which children communicate their learning. 
D)  It is something that children do, not something done to them.

Question 6

Each new learning experience results in the formation of new dendrites in a young child's brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a stage of understanding art through which children pass on their way to adult-like appreciation of art?

Accepted Answer

A)  0­3 years-sensory exploration and appreciation of art 
B)  4­7 years-very simplistic understanding of art 
C)  10 years-belief that art should be a precise rendering of reality 
D)  adolescence-more sophisticated understanding of art that recognizes relativity and opinion 
A)  0­3 years-sensory exploration and appreciation of art 
B)  4­7 years-very simplistic understanding of art 
C)  10 years-belief that art should be a precise rendering of reality 
D)  adolescence-more sophisticated understanding of art that recognizes relativity and opinion

Question 8

Young children naturally focus on illustrations rather than text when reviewing picture books.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Reggio Emilia schools believe that the arrangement and organization of classroom space are important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it must allow for the psychomotor activities that are an important part of the curriculum. 
B)  it influences social interactions and facilitates creative expression. 
C)  large numbers of students in Reggio Emilia schools are required for diverse social interactions and relationships. 
D)  space must be provided for the display and analysis of children's work. 
A)  it must allow for the psychomotor activities that are an important part of the curriculum. 
B)  it influences social interactions and facilitates creative expression. 
C)  large numbers of students in Reggio Emilia schools are required for diverse social interactions and relationships. 
D)  space must be provided for the display and analysis of children's work.

Question 10

Mirrors can be dangerous in an early childhood classroom and should not be included in the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the most effective way a teacher can demonstrate his/her inner beauty.

Accepted Answer

by positively relati

Question 12

First graders are most likely to first consider balance and composition when critiquing art.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discussing the artwork in your classroom with children is an important part of supporting children's aesthetic development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Aesthetic attitudes are encouraged by exposing them to environments rich in sensory experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the three questions we ask ourselves in forming opinions during an aesthetic response.

Accepted Answer

Was this person enjoyable, and

Question 16

The aesthetic attitude involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  an openness and a childlike freshness. 
B)  an intense focus on the here and now. 
C)  a mature perspective on new experiences. 
D)  spontaneity. 
A)  an openness and a childlike freshness. 
B)  an intense focus on the here and now. 
C)  a mature perspective on new experiences. 
D)  spontaneity.

Question 17

Gardner and Winner (1976) identified three developmental stages in understanding art. Which of the following statements is not characteristic of adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a more sophisticated understanding of art. 
B)  One's opinions and values vary. 
C)  Judgments in art are relative. 
D)  There are criteria for judging works of art. 
A)  They have a more sophisticated understanding of art. 
B)  One's opinions and values vary. 
C)  Judgments in art are relative. 
D)  There are criteria for judging works of art.

Question 18

Young children can use watercolors effectively to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Aesthetics is a basic human response to life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is a good idea to use reproductions of paintings and sculptures from local museums because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it demonstrates support of the local museums. 
B)  local museums are more likely to donate curricular materials to your program. 
C)  young children will be more familiar when they visit the museum to see the original. 
D)  young children will learn about local artists and artisans. 
A)  it demonstrates support of the local museums. 
B)  local museums are more likely to donate curricular materials to your program. 
C)  young children will be more familiar when they visit the museum to see the original. 
D)  young children will learn about local artists and artisans.

List four of the six components of an aesthetic attitude.

Which of the following is descriptive of a Reggio Emilia school?

Watercolors can be used on either wet or dry paper.

Which of the following would not typically be considered appropriate content in an artwork displayed for children?

Which of the following best describes the role of art in a Reggio Emilia school?

Each new learning experience results in the formation of new dendrites in a young child's brain.

Which of the following is not a stage of understanding art through which children pass on their way to adult-like appreciation of art?

Young children naturally focus on illustrations rather than text when reviewing picture books.

Reggio Emilia schools believe that the arrangement and organization of classroom space are important because:

Mirrors can be dangerous in an early childhood classroom and should not be included in the environment.

Describe the most effective way a teacher can demonstrate his/her inner beauty.

First graders are most likely to first consider balance and composition when critiquing art.

Discussing the artwork in your classroom with children is an important part of supporting children's aesthetic development.

Aesthetic attitudes are encouraged by exposing them to environments rich in sensory experiences.

List the three questions we ask ourselves in forming opinions during an aesthetic response.

The aesthetic attitude involves all of the following except:

Gardner and Winner (1976) identified three developmental stages in understanding art. Which of the following statements is not characteristic of adolescents?

Young children can use watercolors effectively to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Aesthetics is a basic human response to life.

It is a good idea to use reproductions of paintings and sculptures from local museums because:

Understanding Creativity

Creative Thinking

Creative Experiences

Art and the Developing Child

Childrens Artistic Development

The Elements of Art

Sensory Experiences

The Complete Early Childhood Art Program

Child-Centered Art Versus Teacher-Directed Projects

Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art

The Art Center 1

The Art Center 2

Art Experiences Through Technology

Roles, Responses, and Strategies to Support Childrens Art

Art Assessment

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Exam 7: Aesthetics

List four of the six components of an aesthetic attitude.

Which of the following is descriptive of a Reggio Emilia school?

Watercolors can be used on either wet or dry paper.

Which of the following would not typically be considered appropriate content in an artwork displayed for children?

Which of the following best describes the role of art in a Reggio Emilia school?

Each new learning experience results in the formation of new dendrites in a young child's brain.

Which of the following is not a stage of understanding art through which children pass on their way to adult-like appreciation of art?

Young children naturally focus on illustrations rather than text when reviewing picture books.

Reggio Emilia schools believe that the arrangement and organization of classroom space are important because:

Mirrors can be dangerous in an early childhood classroom and should not be included in the environment.

Describe the most effective way a teacher can demonstrate his/her inner beauty.

First graders are most likely to first consider balance and composition when critiquing art.

Discussing the artwork in your classroom with children is an important part of supporting children's aesthetic development.

Aesthetic attitudes are encouraged by exposing them to environments rich in sensory experiences.

List the three questions we ask ourselves in forming opinions during an aesthetic response.

The aesthetic attitude involves all of the following except:

Gardner and Winner (1976) identified three developmental stages in understanding art. Which of the following statements is not characteristic of adolescents?

Young children can use watercolors effectively to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Aesthetics is a basic human response to life.

It is a good idea to use reproductions of paintings and sculptures from local museums because:

Understanding Creativity

Creative Thinking

Creative Experiences

Art and the Developing Child

Childrens Artistic Development

The Elements of Art

Sensory Experiences

The Complete Early Childhood Art Program

Child-Centered Art Versus Teacher-Directed Projects

Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art

The Art Center 1

The Art Center 2

Art Experiences Through Technology

Roles, Responses, and Strategies to Support Childrens Art

Art Assessment

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