Drawing Quiz

From the options below, choose the softest and darkest graphite pencil.

• H

• HB

• 2B

• 3H

What is this?

• blenders

• blending stumps

• tortillions

• compasses

The lightness and darkness of a color.

• tint
• shade
• intensity
• value

________ is the placement or arrangement of visual elements in an artwork.

• value
• composition
• perspective
• drawing

_____ is the method of arranging light and shadow in two-dimensional art to create the illusion of three-dimensional form.  THis technique was introduced by Italian artists during the Renaissance. Rembrandt is one of the most famous for using the technique.

• chiaroscuro
• linear perspective
• scraffito
• caravaggio

The lines that describe the outer edges and surface edges of objects and figures is called _____.

• visual lines
• outlines
• contour lines
• horizon lines

A technique for shading using parallel lines that cross over other parallel lines.

• cross hatching
• scrumbling
• hatching
• blending

_____ is a technique of drawing in which small, distinct dots of ink or graphite are applied in varying proximity to each other to create values that form an image.

• blending

• scumbling

• pointillism

• stippling

What determines the direction of a shadow?

• the perspective of the artist
• light source
• size of the object
• all of these

From the options below, which pencil grade is the hardest and lightest?

• HB

• 6B

• 4H

• 3B