Visual Art Basics

Red + Yellow =

Which of the following is a primary color in the RGB color model?

• Green

• Yellow

• Purple

• Orange

In color theory, what is the term for colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

• Analogous colors

• Complementary colors

• Monochromatic colors

• Triadic colors

Which design element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

• Texture

• Value

• Shape

• Shape

Which of the following is NOT considered a design element?

• Line

• Balance

• Space

• Texture

Which artistic movement is characterized by an emphasis on light and color, often with visible brushstrokes?

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

• Baroque

Who is considered the father of the Cubist movement?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

• Salvador Dalí

Which artistic movement is known for its dreamlike, fantastic images and illogical scenes?

• Realism

• Surrealism

• Expressionism

• Fauvism

In an art critique, which step involves discussing the elements and principles of design used in the artwork?

• Description

• Analysis

• Interpretation

• Judgment

Which design principle refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art?

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Contrast

• Rhythm