Exam 6: Drawing

Pen and ink was the favorite sketching medium of ________, one of the greatest draftsmen of the 17^th century.

Trace the history of papermaking, discussing the technological processes required. Cover its origins and its transmission to other cultures and describe some of the writing and drawing surfaces it replaced. What are paper's advantages over these materials?

Julie Mehretu's use of the rapidograph and translucent mylar intentionally evokes:

In Shahzia Sikander's I from 51 Ways of Looking, _________ was used as the medium.

In metalpoint, lines are drawn with a silver ________ onto a surface coated with a preliminary coating of paint.

Describe three differences between a sketch and a completed work based on a sketch. Select one specific painting, sculpture, or architectural work for which you can find several preliminary drawings; then comment on the specific similarities and differences between the sketches and the final work. Conclude with your assessment of the process of preliminary drawings as an essential or nonessential part of the process of completing a work.