Paintings

Answers to self-evaluation quiz

Question 1.

Answer: d).

Question 2.

Answer: a), d) and e) are true. b) is false. There is a difference between a stretcher and a strainer. A stretcher can be keyed out to tighten the canvas, whereas a strainer cannot. c) is false. The varnish layer protects the paint layer and gives the paint colours a richer appearance.

Question 3.

Answer: e).

Question 4.

Answer: b) and d) are false.

Question 5.

Answer: e).

Question 6.

Answer: b), c) and d) are correct. a) is incorrect. Nails should not be used to fix paintings into a frame, because hammering them in causes vibration which could lead to considerable damage.

Question 7.

Answer: a), b), c), d) and e) are all true.

Question 8.

Answer: c).

Question 9.

Answer: a), c) and d). b) is not correct. If paintings are to be stored against walls, you should ensure that they are placed on padded blocks to take them off the floor level, and ensure that they are not near heavy traffic areas, because they could be damaged as people walk past them or if people drop things on them.