Elements of Art Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of line?

• It has width but no length

• It can only be horizontal

• It can be straight or curved

• It is always thick

What is the difference between shape and form?

• Shapes are three-dimensional, while forms are two-dimensional

• Shapes are flat, while forms have length, width, and depth

• Shapes can only be geometric, while forms can only be organic

• Shapes have negative space, while forms have positive space

What is space in visual art?

• The area between and around objects

• The feeling of depth in a two-dimensional artwork

• The absence of color in an artwork

• The three-dimensional nature of an artwork

How do value and contrast work together?

• Placing dark values next to each other creates contrast

• Having a small range of values in your work creates contrast

• Having both light and dark values in your work creates contrast

• Having mainly light values in your work creates contrast

What is texture in art?

• The degree of lightness and darkness in a color

• The surface quality that can be seen and felt

• The area between and around objects

• The feeling of depth in a two-dimensional artwork