2. Penciled lines are best erased by a a) square
b) medium
c) light
d) heavy
e) rounded

Artists best achieve contrast in a composition by: a. drawing with realism b. shading a drawing with dark and light values c. using drawing techniques like stippling and hatching d. focusing on line and shape in a drawing

Which statement is true? select one: a. all art created in florence during the renaissance was commissioned by the medici family. b. without wealthy patrons, it is likely that many italian renaissance works would not have been created. c. religion was the driving force behind works created by leonardo and michelangelo. d. the public was responsible for determining whether an artwork was great.

Why do you think there is so much controversy over whether figures are allowed in islamic art? some say they are as long as it is not idolatry, while others say it is prohibited? what is your opinion on the subject? explain your answer.