Chap 1 Lesson 3: The Language of Art

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the artworks mentioned?

• The artist of the work in Figure 1.9 on page 11 is Vincent van Gogh.

• The title of the painting by Frida Kahlo in Figure 1.1 on page 4 is 'The Two Fridas'.

• The work completed most recently is in Figure 2.3.

• The largest work is detailed on page 15, Figure 1.12.

• All works mentioned are housed in the United States.

Which of the following is not an element or principle of art?

• Color

• Balance

• Harmony

• Speed

Compare and contrast the use of the elements of art in Figure 1.16 on page 17.

How do subject and composition differ?

• Subject is what is being depicted, while composition is how it's depicted.

• Subject and composition refer to the same concept in art.

• Composition is the technique used, while subject is the color scheme.

• There is no difference between subject and composition.

Name the six facts most credit lines include.

• Interest rate, credit limit, fees, penalty charges, billing cycle, repayment terms

• Account number, interest rate, credit limit, fees, billing cycle, repayment terms

• Interest rate, credit limit, fees, billing cycle, repayment terms, customer service number

• Credit limit, fees, penalty charges, billing cycle, repayment terms, rewards

DESCRIBE What do you see? During this step, you will collect information about the subject of this artwork. List all the information from the credit line. What is the subject of this work?

ANALYZE How is this work organized? This step deals with the work's composition or formal qualities. In it, you note the art elements used as well as the art principles that organize them. How are the shapes arranged in this work? What colors are used? How large is each can? Are the cans evenly spaced throughout? Explain. In what way is the bottom row of cans different from the others?

• The work is organized through the use of repetitive shapes and a monochromatic color scheme, with each can being of equal size and evenly spaced, except for the bottom row which is arranged differently to draw attention.

• The work is a chaotic assembly of various shapes and colors with no apparent organization or pattern.

• The organization of the work is based on a gradient of colors, with the size of the cans increasing from top to bottom.

• There is no discernible organization; the cans are randomly placed with varying sizes and colors.

What message does the artwork of depicting ordinary soup cans communicate?

• The mundanity of consumer culture

• The artist's preference for soup

• A critique of pop art

• None of the above

JUDGE What do you think of the work? In this step, you will tell whether you think the artwork is successful or not. Is this a successful work of art?

• Yes, it is successful because it meets artistic criteria.

• No, it is not successful because it does not meet artistic criteria.