9-12 Quiz (Sept. 8-11)

Because the element of theme takes a piece’s context and history into account, it is not a formal quality of art.

• It is a formal quality of art.

• It is not a formal quality of art.

• It is always the most important element.

• It only refers to color.

Answer explanation

The theme of a piece considers its context and history, which means it is not a formal quality of art. Therefore, the correct answer is that it is not a formal quality of art.

In contrast to the active nature of curving and jagged lines, horizontal lines create a feeling of peacefulness and tranquility.

• Excitement and chaos

• Peacefulness and tranquility

• Aggression and movement

• Confusion and disorder

Answer explanation

Horizontal lines evoke feelings of peacefulness and tranquility, contrasting with the active nature of curving and jagged lines. Thus, the correct answer is 'Peacefulness and tranquility'.

Shape defines the two-dimensional area of an object, whilst form is three-dimensional. For example, circles and triangles are shapes while spheres and cones are forms.

• Shape is three-dimensional, form is two-dimensional

• Shape is two-dimensional, form is three-dimensional

• Both are two-dimensional

• Both are three-dimensional

Answer explanation

Shape is defined as two-dimensional, encompassing figures like circles and triangles, while form is three-dimensional, including objects like spheres and cones. Thus, the correct choice is that shape is two-dimensional and form is three-dimensional.

Sometimes referred to as “atmospheric perspective,” aerial perspective takes atmospheric elements such as fog and smoke into account. Through the usage of aerial perspective, objects that are far away will appear lighter and lack contrast.

• Objects far away appear darker and more detailed

• Objects far away appear lighter and lack contrast

• Objects close appear lighter and lack contrast

• Objects close appear darker and less detailed

Answer explanation

Aerial perspective shows that objects far away appear lighter and lack contrast due to atmospheric elements like fog. This makes the correct choice "Objects far away appear lighter and lack contrast."

Hue is the name of a color. Some examples of hues are red, orange, violet, green, and blue.

• Hue refers to the darkness of a color

• Hue is the texture of a surface

• Hue is the name of a color

• Hue is the brightness of a color

Answer explanation

Hue specifically refers to the name of a color, such as red, orange, or blue. The other options describe different aspects of color, but do not define hue correctly.

Though the color wheel was invented in the eighteenth century, Isaac Newton had provided the concepts necessary for its creation as early as the seventeenth century.

• Leonardo da Vinci invented the color wheel

• The color wheel was invented in the sixteenth century

• Isaac Newton provided concepts for the color wheel in the seventeenth century

• The color wheel was invented in the twentieth century

Answer explanation

The statement confirms that Isaac Newton provided the necessary concepts for the color wheel in the seventeenth century, making this the correct choice. The other options are incorrect regarding the inventor and timeline.

A local color refers to the true, natural color of an object in normal daylight without special lighting.

• The color under artificial light

• The color in a painting

• The true, natural color in daylight

• The color after editing

Answer explanation

A local color is defined as the true, natural color of an object in normal daylight. Therefore, the correct choice is 'The true, natural color in daylight', as it accurately reflects this definition.

The Greeks ruled that the corner of the eyes fall halfway between the chin and the top of the head. Similarly, the Greeks noted that the bottom of the nose should fall halfway between the chin and the eye’s corners, while the lips fall halfway between the chin and the bottom of the nose.

• The eyes are at the top of the head

• The eyes are halfway between the chin and the top of the head

• The nose is at the same level as the eyes

• The lips are above the nose

Answer explanation

According to the Greeks, the eyes are positioned halfway between the chin and the top of the head, making the correct choice: 'The eyes are halfway between the chin and the top of the head'.

In approximate symmetry, objects are slightly differentiated on each axis in order to avoid the monotony of symmetrical balance.

• Objects are exactly the same on each axis

• Objects are slightly differentiated on each axis

• Objects are randomly placed

• Objects are only symmetrical vertically

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Objects are slightly differentiated on each axis', aligns with the definition of approximate symmetry, which intentionally avoids monotony by varying elements rather than making them identical.

A scale refers to the dimensional relations within an artwork. Scale can also refer to the size of the work itself.

• Scale only refers to weight

• Scale refers to color intensity

• Scale refers to dimensional relations and size

• Scale refers to the type of material used

Answer explanation

Scale in art encompasses both the dimensional relations within a piece and its overall size. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from other options that misinterpret the term.