Art Vocabulary Quiz

An artwork that is not representational but communicates through colours, marks and other visual elements.

• Abstract Art
• Realism
• Sculpture

A fast-drying, water-based paint composed of pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion.

• Slip
• Oil Paint
• Acrylic Paint

A group of hues on the colours wheel that are next to each other and share similar characteristics.

• Complimentary
• Analgous
• Tertiary

Pairs of colours that are located opposite each other on the colour wheel, creating strong visual contrast when used together.

• Analgous
• Tertiary
• Complimentary

The arrangement of visual elements within an artwork.

• Composition
• Collage
• Complimentary

The part of the artwork that seems to be closest to you.

• Background
• Foreground
• Middleground

An artwork showing an area of land

• Portrait
• Sculpture
• Landscape

A visual representation of a specific person, typically focusing on their likeness and often conveying aspects of their personality or status.

• Landscape
• Portrait
• Abstract

An art form that involves the creation of three-dimensional forms and shapes, typically through carving, modeling, or assembling various materials.

• Painting
• Collage
• Sculpture

An artwork made of paper, picture, fabric or other materials that have been glued to a surface.

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Collage