Art Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term for art that doesn't try to show real life accurately?

• Abstract

• Realism

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

Which term refers to the study or idea of what is beautiful in art?

• Symmetry

• Balance

• Contrast

• Aesthetics

What is the technique called where distant objects are made lighter and less detailed to show depth?

• Linear Perspective

• Atmospheric Perspective

• One-Point Perspective

• Two-Point Perspective

Which colors are considered analogous?

• Blue and Blue-Green

• Blue and Orange

• Yellow and Purple

• Red and Green

What is the term for when both sides of an artwork are different but still feel balanced?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial Balance

• Linear Balance

What is the term for the part of the artwork that appears farthest away?

• Negative Space

• Background

• Middle Ground

• Foreground

What is the process of mixing colors or values so they smoothly change from one to another?

• Stippling

• Blending

• Burnishing

• Scumbling

What is the term for artwork made by gluing pieces of paper, fabric, or other materials onto a surface?

• Mosaic

• Assemblage

• Montage

• Collage

Which colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and make each other stand out?

• Primary Colors

• Analogous Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Complementary Colors

What is the term for the way all parts of an artwork are arranged and organized?

• Structure

• Form

• Content

• Composition