APAH Vocabulary Quiz

What does "Abstraction" refer to in art?

• Art that depicts reality exactly as it is

• Art that uses bright, primary colors only

• Works that depart from reality in their depiction of imagery

• Art that focuses solely on religious themes

Which term describes a skilled person who creates works of art?

• Curator

• Artist

• Patron

• Historian

What is "Atmospheric Perspective" used for in art?

• Creating textures on the surface

• Establishing the illusion of depth by altering color tones based on distance

• Focusing on geometric shapes

• Depicting realistic colors in natural light

Who are considered the "Audience" in the context of art?

• Those who create the art

• Those who interact with the work as participants, facilitators, and observers

• Those who sell the art

• Those who restore the art

What is "Composite Perspective" in art?

• A technique used to create realistic shadows

• A pose that combines two or more viewpoints in a single representation

• A method for applying color gradients

• A style of painting that uses only abstract forms

Which term refers to the narrative, symbolic, and spiritual subject matter of a work of art?

• Content

• Form

• Line

• Texture

What does "Context" in art refer to?

• The original and subsequent historical and cultural social environment of a work

• The colors used in the artwork

• The materials used to create the artwork

• The physical dimensions of the artwork

What does "Contrapposto" describe in art?

• A symmetrical posture with balanced weight distribution

• An asymmetrical posture with weight shifted to one foot

• A style of abstract expressionism

• A technique for creating intricate patterns

Which of the following is NOT one of the Elements of Art?

• Color

• Texture

• Pattern

• Rhythm

In art, "Foreshortening" is a technique used to:

• Depict objects in their natural size

• Create an illusion of depth by distorting perspective

• Emphasize the texture of surfaces

• Use symmetrical design elements