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What technique uses a horizon line and focal point to create the illusion of space on a flat, two-dimensional surface?

• overlapping

• One-point perspective

• Atmospheric perspective

• shading

Which is an accurate statement about Baroque artist Vermeer's approach to painting based on your observations of this artwork?

• he used diagonal lines and dramatic lighting effects to create a dynamic composition.

• he used subtle lighting effects with low contrast of light and dark values.

• he painted religious scenes with idealized figures and heavenly settings.

• he used foreshortening to depict a sense of flattened space.

True or False, Baroque artist Rembrandt of the Netherlands applied paint to a canvas in his self portrait using impasto technique?

• False

• True

Which of the following is a characteristic of Spanish Romantic artist Francisco Goya's The Third of May, 1808?

• The smooth brushstrokes create subtly blended tonal values.

• The painting reflects the Renaissance convention of portraying idealized figures.

• The dramatic use of light and shadow draws attention to the central figure.

• The painting portrays a mythical story and is not based on real events.

Which statement is true?

• Van Gogh used line and texture to create a sense of movement in the painting

• Van Gogh used warm and cool colors to create contrast

• Van Gogh used color and texture throughout the painting to create unity

• All of the above

How did French Impressionists such as Claude Monet capture their impressions of a scene on canvas?

• French Impressionists were only concerned with traditional ways of painting idealized scenes.

• French Impressionists applied smooth blended brushstrokes to solidly model figures.

• French Impressionists used dabs of pure, vibrant color to show changing light and weather conditions.

• French Impressionists snapped quick photographs of a scene to capture their impressions before painting.

True or False, a Portrait is: A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant.

• False

• True

Examine the use of color in the artworks of Vermeer and Matisse. How do their approaches differ?

• Both Vermeer and Matisse prefer monochromatic schemes to emphasize form over color

• Matisse employs vibrant, contrasting colors to evoke emotional responses, while Vermeer uses subdued, realistic tones

• Vermeer and Matisse both use bright, unrealistic colors to capture the viewer's attention

• Matisse focuses on black and white compositions, whereas Vermeer is known for his use of a wide color palette

Which phrase best explains why Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix is a good example of Romantic art?

• The painting's sense of rationalism and reason were inspired by Renaissance art.

• The painting's subtle, low contrast in highlights and shadows model the figures.

• The painting's controlled brushwork creates an accurate representation of the figures and background.

• The painting's color, lighting, and movement elicit an emotional response from viewers.

This Japanese print by Hokusai is an example of which type of balance?

• Symmetric

• Asymmetric

• Exaggerated

• Radial