understanding art

what is a line?

• an extension of a point

• the way an object feels

• the background behind a subject

What is space?

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• the setting of a work of art

• the place where an artist lived

• the distance between objects

Which type of art has no visible subject?

• abstract art

• representational art

• nonrepresentational art

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What are positive shapes?

• the shapes of artists’ canvases

• the main (subject) shapes in a painting

• the automatic shapes created for backgrounds

Which visual element influences your sense of touch?

• line

• space

• texture

What is a vanishing point?

• the viewer’s point of view.

• the farthest point in a landscape painting.

• the artist’s perception.

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What is a vanishing point?

• What is a vanishing point?

• the farthest point in a landscape painting.

• the artist’s perception.

What is perception?

• the complete awareness of an object

• the artist’s point of view

• the outline of an object

Which is a good guideline when evaluating art?

• Stand by your immediate emotional response.

• Begin by forming an impression of the artist.

• Study the artist’s background.

What is contrast?

• What is contrast?

• the putting together of dissimilar elements.

• the difference between looking and seeing.