Basic Art: Benchmark Quiz 1 Review

Composition refers to how the elements and visual frame are arranged in a piece of art. It is the correct choice because it encompasses the overall organization and structure of the artwork.

When you use a line to create a closed space, you are creating a Shape.

Chiaroscuro is strong difference in values. Bright light areas and dark shadows. Don't confuse it with Value.

All shapes have space. Space inside the line and outside. Areas between objects is also space. Space can be positive (inside shape) or negative (outside the shape).

Thumbnail sketches are used to create a plan for your final artwork.

Value is commonly called "Shading" with pencil, values are black, white, and the grays in between.

When you add value to a shape, it makes it look more realistic with light and shadow. Then it becomes a form.

Highlights will be the brighest value in your image.

Still-Life is a beginner assignment designed to help students practice sizing and spacing of objects.