Visual Arts Glossary Quiz

What is the term for a method of creating a three-dimensional effect in a two-dimensional work of art?

• Sfumato
• Chiaroscuro
• Perspective drawing
• Trompe-l'œil

What is the term for a technique that involves applying paint in a single layer without underpainting?

• impasto
• underpainting
• alla prima
• glazing

What is the term for a type of printmaking that uses a flat surface?

• etching
• screen printing
• woodcut
• lithography

What is the term for a colour that is made by mixing two complementary colours?

• Tertiary color
• Neutral color
• Primary color
• Pastel color

What is the term for a painting technique that uses a dry brush to create a textured effect?

• dry brushing
• wet brushing
• sponge painting
• layered glazing

What is the term for a three-dimensional geometric shape with six rectangular faces?

• Cube
• Sphere
• Cylinder
• Rectangular prism

What is the artistic movement characterized by the use of bold colors and brush strokes?

• Fauvism
• Surrealism
• Cubism
• Impressionism

What is the term for a technique used in printmaking that involves cutting into a surface?

• Etching
• Lithography
• Engraving
• Screen Printing

What is the term for the arrangement of elements in a work of art?

• Layout
• Composition
• Structure
• Design

What is the term for a color that is created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color?

• Primary color
• Complementary color
• Tertiary color
• Secondary color