Unit 1 Test

Which of the following is the best definition of unity in an artwork?

• the feeling of oneness that occurs when all the parts of a design fit together well

• an arrangement of elements that creates a visual rhythm

• the use of different lines, shapes, colors, values, or forms to create interest

• the quality of an artwork in which the elements are visually equal

Which of the following is the best definition of texture?

• a continuous mark made on a surface

• the area taken up by objects or surrounding them

• the lightness or darkness of a surface

• the tactile surface quality or feel of an object

What type of shapes did Gauguin use most often?

• Vertical

• Organic

• Geometric

• Horizontal

Which complementary colors did Henri Matisse use in The Red Room?

• red and green

• yellow and purple

• blue and red

• orange and blue

Which is the best definition of value?

• the lightness or darkness of a color or surface

• the tactile surface quality of an object

• the intensity or concentration of pigment in a color

• the use of expensive materials to make an artwork

Which statement best describes how Henri Matisse creates variety in The Red Room?

• He adds texture to the objects and the figure.

• He uses similar shapes and values.

• He overlaps contrasting forms.

• He uses different kinds of lines, colors, and patterns.

We group artworks with similar characteristics into periods, civilizations, or styles. Which is the best definition of civilization?

• the common characteristics among many different groups of people around the world

• the years during which a particular culture created works of art

• a stage of social development of a particular people that is characterized by city-building

Which is the best definition of style?

• the clothes an artist wears when making a work of art

• the manner of expression that distinguishes the work of a particular artist or group of artists

• the way in which an artist writes or speaks about his or her own works of art

Which is a distinguishing characteristic of Fauve paintings?

• They have highly detailed forms and textures.

• They have representational colors and textures.

• They have bright colors and simplified forms.

In which step of the critical analysis process would you express your personal opinion about whether or not an artwork is successful?

• analysis

• interpretation

• evaluation

• description