Question 1

List and describe the four ways in which black-and-white films differ and a fifth way in which color films differ.

Accepted Answer

1. Visual Aesthetic: Black-and-white films have a distinct visual aesthetic that is characterized by the use of shades of gray and high contrast. This creates a timeless and classic look that is often associated with older films.

2. Emotional Impact: The lack of color in black-and-white films can often enhance the emotional impact of a scene, as it allows the audience to focus more on the characters and their actions without being distracted by vibrant colors.

3. Symbolism and Metaphor: Filmmakers often use black-and-white imagery to convey symbolism and metaphor in a more subtle and nuanced way. The absence of color can be used to represent themes such as morality, nostalgia, or the passage of time.

4. Nostalgia and Authenticity: Black-and-white films can evoke a sense of nostalgia and authenticity, as they are often associated with the early days of cinema and can transport viewers to a different time and place.

5. In contrast, color films offer a more vibrant and visually stimulating experience. The use of color can enhance the realism of a scene, create a specific mood or atmosphere, and provide a more immersive viewing experience for the audience. Additionally, color films allow for a wider range of visual storytelling possibilities, as filmmakers can use color to convey meaning and emotion in a more direct and impactful way.

Question 2

What company replaced autochrome technology with a more advanced color film process in 1932?

Accepted Answer

In 1932, the Eastman Kodak Company replaced the autochrome technology with a more advanced color film process known as Kodachrome. Kodachrome was a significant advancement in color photography, providing greater color accuracy, improved sharpness, and longevity compared to the earlier autochrome plates. It became one of the most popular color films for both professional and amateur photographers and was widely used until its discontinuation in 2009.

Question 3

Which classic early color film depicted real life in black and white and imaginary life in expressionistic color?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Gone with the Wind 
B)  ​Citizen Kane 
C)  ​The Wizard of Oz 
D)  ​North by Northwest 
E)  ​Birth of a Nation 
A)  ​Gone with the Wind 
B)  ​Citizen Kane 
C)  ​The Wizard of Oz 
D)  ​North by Northwest 
E)  ​Birth of a Nation C

Question 4

A(n)__________ magnifies faraway objects and collapses the spaces between ordinarily distant objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​telephoto lens 
B)  ​f-stop 
C)  ​wide-angle lens 
D)  ​digital lens 
E)  ​aperture 
A)  ​telephoto lens 
B)  ​f-stop 
C)  ​wide-angle lens 
D)  ​digital lens 
E)  ​aperture

Question 5

In both the camera and the __________,light enters a narrow opening and is projected onto a photosensitive surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shutter 
B)  ​lens 
C)  ​human eye 
D)  ​aperture 
E)  ​video 
A)  ​shutter 
B)  ​lens 
C)  ​human eye 
D)  ​aperture 
E)  ​video

Question 6

Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel's 1928 surrealistic film Un Chien Andalou was intended by the creators to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​generate a world of fantasy 
B)  ​allude to deep, hidden symbolic meanings 
C)  ​make the audience laugh 
D)  ​recreate the horror of the Spanish Civil War 
E)  ​evoke instinctive reactions of repulsion and attraction 
A)  ​generate a world of fantasy 
B)  ​allude to deep, hidden symbolic meanings 
C)  ​make the audience laugh 
D)  ​recreate the horror of the Spanish Civil War 
E)  ​evoke instinctive reactions of repulsion and attraction

Question 7

After the daguerreotype,the next major advance in the history of photography was the development of the __________ process,an example of which is Young Lady with an Umbrella.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​wet-plate 
B)  ​contact print 
C)  ​autochrome 
D)  ​heliographic 
E)  ​gelatin-silver 
A)  ​wet-plate 
B)  ​contact print 
C)  ​autochrome 
D)  ​heliographic 
E)  ​gelatin-silver

Question 8

Discuss how and why the art of photography is far more than a mechanical process.

Accepted Answer

The art of photography is far more than

Question 9

List four things that influence the nature of the artist-photographer's creative product.

Accepted Answer

1. Personal experiences and background:

Question 10

Explain why German director Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will is considered one of the greatest yet most damaging propaganda films of all time.

Accepted Answer

Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will i

Question 11

What is a camera obscura,and how was it used by Renaissance artists?

Accepted Answer

A camera obscura is a device that uses a

Question 12

The first photographic process to leave a permanent image was invented in 1826 and known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​daguerreotype 
B)  ​camera obscura 
C)  ​autochrome 
D)  ​heliography 
E)  ​bitumen 
A)  ​daguerreotype 
B)  ​camera obscura 
C)  ​autochrome 
D)  ​heliography 
E)  ​bitumen

Question 13

Compare and contrast the musical films of the 1930s with the photographs of Dorothea Lange and other Depression-era photographers.

Accepted Answer

The musical films of the 1930s and the p

Question 14

Edward Steichen's __________,taken in 1906,is one of the foremost early examples of the photograph as a work of art.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Future Expectations 
B)  ​Impression: Sunrise 
C)  ​Blue Period 
D)  ​The Flatiron Building-Evening 
E)  ​Evening Nocturne 
A)  ​Future Expectations 
B)  ​Impression: Sunrise 
C)  ​Blue Period 
D)  ​The Flatiron Building-Evening 
E)  ​Evening Nocturne

Question 15

The "active layer" of film contains a(n)__________ of small particles of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​negative; silver bromide 
B)  ​mixture; chromium 
C)  ​resolution; sulfur dioxide 
D)  ​emulsion; silver halide 
E)  ​solution; silver dioxide 
A)  ​negative; silver bromide 
B)  ​mixture; chromium 
C)  ​resolution; sulfur dioxide 
D)  ​emulsion; silver halide 
E)  ​solution; silver dioxide

Question 16

The Artist's Studio,taken in 1837,was the first photograph of its kind and was produced on silver-plated copper by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Niepce 
B)  ​Talbot 
C)  ​Lumière 
D)  ​Nadar 
E)  ​Daguerre 
A)  ​Niepce 
B)  ​Talbot 
C)  ​Lumière 
D)  ​Nadar 
E)  ​Daguerre

Question 17

Summarize three reasons for the lack of commercial and popular success of Matthew Brady's and Alexander Gardner's graphic Civil War scenes.Based on these reasons,formulate at least one other reason why there were few purchases of these works.

Accepted Answer

Three reasons for the lack of commercial

Question 18

Discuss some of the technological advances in computer graphics that have greatly expanded the horizons and achievements of artists.

Accepted Answer

Some of the technological advances in co

Question 19

A flash or whirl of abruptly changing images conveys the progression of time and events in a film is known as a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​montage 
B)  ​flash-forward 
C)  ​fade 
D)  ​dissolve 
E)  ​longshot 
A)  ​montage 
B)  ​flash-forward 
C)  ​fade 
D)  ​dissolve 
E)  ​longshot

Question 20

What is one of the major keys to success for a photojournalist?

Accepted Answer

One of the major keys to success for a p

Exam 10: Imaging: Photography, Film, Video, and Digital Arts

List and describe the four ways in which black-and-white films differ and a fifth way in which color films differ.

What company replaced autochrome technology with a more advanced color film process in 1932?

Which classic early color film depicted real life in black and white and imaginary life in expressionistic color?

A(n)__________ magnifies faraway objects and collapses the spaces between ordinarily distant objects.

In both the camera and the __________,light enters a narrow opening and is projected onto a photosensitive surface.

Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel's 1928 surrealistic film Un Chien Andalou was intended by the creators to __________.

After the daguerreotype,the next major advance in the history of photography was the development of the __________ process,an example of which is Young Lady with an Umbrella.

Discuss how and why the art of photography is far more than a mechanical process.

List four things that influence the nature of the artist-photographer's creative product.

Explain why German director Leni Riefenstahl's Triumph of the Will is considered one of the greatest yet most damaging propaganda films of all time.

What is a camera obscura,and how was it used by Renaissance artists?

The first photographic process to leave a permanent image was invented in 1826 and known as __________.

Compare and contrast the musical films of the 1930s with the photographs of Dorothea Lange and other Depression-era photographers.

Edward Steichen's __________,taken in 1906,is one of the foremost early examples of the photograph as a work of art.

The "active layer" of film contains a(n)__________ of small particles of __________.

The Artist's Studio,taken in 1837,was the first photograph of its kind and was produced on silver-plated copper by __________.

Summarize three reasons for the lack of commercial and popular success of Matthew Brady's and Alexander Gardner's graphic Civil War scenes.Based on these reasons,formulate at least one other reason why there were few purchases of these works.

Discuss some of the technological advances in computer graphics that have greatly expanded the horizons and achievements of artists.

A flash or whirl of abruptly changing images conveys the progression of time and events in a film is known as a __________.

What is one of the major keys to success for a photojournalist?

Understanding Art

Line and Shape

Light and Color

Texture and Pattern

Space,Time,and Motion

Principles of Design

Drawing

Painting

Printmaking and Graphic Design

Sculpture, Installation, Site-Specific Art, and 3d Design

Craft Arts

Architecture and Urban Design

Art of the Ancient World

Greece, Rome, and the Early Judeo-Christian World

The Age of Faith

The Renaissance

The Baroque ERA

The Modern ERA

The Twentieth Century: The Early Years

The Twentieth Century: Postwar to Postmodern

Art Now: A Global Perspective

Filters

The "active layer" of film contains a(n) of small particles of .