Art and Design Quiz

What is the purpose of realistic portrayal in art?

• To create abstract interpretations

• To portray subject matter realistically

• To use only geometric shapes

• To focus on organic shapes

What is form in art and design?

• A shape with only height and width

• The whole of a piece’s visible elements

• A shape with natural, less-defined edges

• A two-dimensional geometrical figure

What is a pyramid in art and design?

• A solid figure with a polygonal base & rectangular faces

• A solid figure with a polygonal base & triangular faces

• A perfectly round geometrical object

• A 3-D solid object bounded by 6 square faces

What is a figurine in art and design?

• A statuette that represents a human, deity or animal

• A solid figure with a polygonal base & triangular faces

• A perfectly round geometrical object

• A 3-D solid object bounded by 6 square faces

What is a directional line in art and design?

• A line that moves the eye in a particular direction

• A line that is parallel to the ground

• A line that divides the plane or delineates an edge of a volume

• A line that denotes an outside edge of an object

What do horizontal lines represent in art and design?

• Actions & excitement

• Comfort, relaxation, peacefulness & quiet

• A series of points

• Dignity, formality, & strength

What is negative space in art and design?

• The empty space between the shapes & form

• The space around & between the subject matter

• The background of the picture

• The object, drawing or picture in a painting

What is 3D space in art and design?

• Space having length & width

• The area provided for a particular purpose

• The space over, under, behind & around a form

• The distance, areas, emptiness, between, around within components of a piece

What are the types of shapes in art and design?

• Trapezoid & Hexagon

• Geometric Shapes & Organic Shapes

• Square & Rectangle

• Circle & Triangle

What is the principle of design that refers to the visual distribution of elements in a composition?

• Contrast

• Balance

• Repetition

• Gradation