Artistic Elements Quiz

What is the term used to describe the visual or tactile quality of a surface, such as rough, smooth, or bumpy?

• color

• texture

• shape

• pattern

Which artistic element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

• value

• hue

• saturation

• intensity

What is the term used to describe the difference between elements in a composition, such as light and dark, big and small, or rough and smooth?

• similarity

• harmony

• balance

• contrast

Which artistic principle refers to the pleasing arrangement of elements in a composition?

• balance

• disunity

• chaos

What is the term used to describe a three-dimensional object with height, width, and depth?

• solid

• liquid

• two-dimensional

• gas

What is the technique of using parallel lines to create shading or texture in a drawing?

• cross-hatching

• stippling

• smudging

• hatching

Which artistic technique creates the illusion of depth and distance on a two-dimensional surface?

• perspective

• shadowing

• texture

• symmetry

This type of person can come up with ideas easily.

• creative
• logical
• analytical
• practical