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Key Facts: Extremadura PAU Artistic Drawing II Exam
UEx / Junta
Examining Authority
Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura
90 Mins
Time Limit
PAU Extremadura Regulations
Min 4.0
Minimum Access Phase Score
UEx Admission Guidelines
100
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Extremadura PAU Artistic Drawing II evaluates upper-secondary students on perceptual drawing principles, linear and atmospheric perspective, human anatomical canons, composition, and historical graphic media.
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1In artistic drawing, what does the term 'line weight' (variación de grosor de línea) primarily describe?
A.The physical weight of the graphite pencil used on heavy paper
B.The variation of line thickness and darkness to convey light, volume, and spatial depth
C.The speed at which a artist draws a continuous gesture line
D.The opacity of fixative applied over a charcoal drawing
Explanation: Line weight refers to modulating line thickness, darkness, and density. Thicker, darker lines suggest shadow, proximity, and heavy mass, while thinner, lighter lines suggest light, distance, and delicate edges.
2Which description best characterizes the continuous contour drawing technique?
A.Drawing only the internal shadows using broad charcoal strokes
B.Creating an image with a single unbroken line without lifting the drawing tool from the paper
C.Constructing geometric vanishing points before outlining the subject
D.Blending graphite powder across paper using a paper stump (difumino)
Explanation: Continuous contour drawing requires the artist to keep the drawing instrument in uninterrupted contact with the paper surface, training hand-eye coordination and observational focus.
3What is the primary objective of rapid gesture drawing ('dibujo de gesto') when observing a human figure?
A.To produce highly detailed anatomical bone renderings
B.To capture the essential movement, rhythm, and overall posture in a brief time frame
C.To construct exact perspective grids for background elements
D.To apply subtle chiaroscuro value scales across skin tones
Explanation: Gesture drawing aims to quickly record the movement, line of action, energy, and overall dynamic posture of a subject within seconds or a few minutes before adding details.
4In the preliminary phase of a drawing, what is the purpose of 'encaje' (structural blocking-in)?
A.Applying final spray fixative to prevent smudging
B.Establishing basic geometric shapes, proportions, and directional axes to ground the composition
C.Polishing surface textures to achieve hyperrealistic detail
D.Erasing all visible guidelines to leave only shaded areas
Explanation: 'Encaje' is the initial structural phase where complex forms are simplified into basic geometric shapes, boundary boxes, and directional axes to ensure accurate overall placement and proportion.
5What does the term 'chiaroscuro' (claroscuro) denote in fine arts drawing?
A.The use of complementary colors to increase visual saturation
B.The strong contrast between light and dark values to model three-dimensional volume
C.The alignment of vanishing points along an eye-level horizon
D.The mathematical division of the paper plane into equal thirds
Explanation: Chiaroscuro (from Italian for 'clear-dark') is the modeling of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface using strong gradations between light and shadow.
6How do cross-contour lines differ from outline (silhouette) contour lines?
A.Cross-contour lines travel across the surface of a form to describe its internal three-dimensional topography
B.Cross-contour lines only mark where cast shadows fall on the ground plane
C.Outline contours indicate internal anatomical muscles, while cross-contours trace outer boundaries
D.Cross-contour lines can only be drawn using wet media like ink wash
Explanation: Cross-contour lines wrap around the volume of an object across its surface planes (like latitude lines on a globe), revealing internal three-dimensional curvature beyond outer edge outlines.
7On a smoothly curved illuminated object (such as a sphere), where is the 'core shadow' (sombra propia / penumbra) located?
A.At the precise spot facing directly toward the light source
B.Along the zone where the form turns away from light, situated between the midtone and reflected light
C.On the ground surface where the object casts its shadow
D.Around the outer edge of the background negative space
Explanation: The core shadow is the darkest area of the form shadow itself, located along the crest where light rays cease to hit directly, positioned between the halftone/midtone and the reflected light zone.
8What is the cause of 'reflected light' (luz reflejada) in shadow areas of a drawn figure?
A.Direct light leaking through the interior of translucent materials
B.Light bouncing off surrounding surfaces back into the shaded side of the form
C.Secondary light sources placed directly behind the subject's silhouette
D.Optical glare caused by fixative spray coating
Explanation: Reflected light occurs when ambient light bounces off nearby surfaces (like a table or floor) into the shadowed side of an object, softening the shadow and enhancing volume.
9How does cross-hatching (tramado cruzado) build darker value compared to parallel hatching?
A.By smudging graphite strokes with a blending stump
B.By overlaying intersecting sets of parallel lines at varying angles to increase optical density
C.By erasing highlighted areas to increase surrounding contrast
D.By using liquid ink washes of varying water dilution ratios
Explanation: Cross-hatching builds tonal value by layering multiple sets of crossing lines. As line layers intersect and space decreases, the optical mix of mark and paper grows darker.
10What is the primary artistic rationale behind practicing 'blind contour drawing' (dibujo de contorno a ciegas)?
A.To produce finished gallery-ready hyperrealistic portraits
B.To break reliance on preconceived mental symbols and synchronize hand speed with intense visual observation
C.To practice precise ruler-based geometric perspective construction
D.To test paper durability under heavy eraser friction
Explanation: Blind contour drawing (looking exclusively at the subject without looking at the paper) trains pure observational perception, forcing the artist's eye to follow real edges rather than drawing mental shortcuts.
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