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3-D Design Concepts & Vocabulary

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.
a)
hue
b)
value
c)
movement
d)
contrast
2.
A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.
a)
line
b)
value
c)
contrast
d)
form
3.
Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth.
a)
emphasis
b)
space
c)
form
d)
shape
4.
The element of art that refers to the surface quality of an object or the way something feels such as rough-smooth
a)
shape
b)
texture
c)
color
d)
line
5.

Name the two different types of Shape.

a)

a shape that has a name and a shape that doesn't

b)

a triangle and a cloud

c)

a square and a circle

d)

organic and geometric

6.

What are the primary colors?

a)

orange blue and yellow

b)

orange green and violet

c)

red yellow and blue

d)

red purple and violet

7.

Positive space is space that is ____ in an artwork.

a)

Filled

b)

White

c)

Neutral

d)

Empty

8.
The principles of  design are guides used by artists  to create art.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Repetition occurs if there is increase or decrease in size.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
They are the building blocks to create art 
a)
Principles of art
b)
Zentangles, shapes, and form
c)
Elements of art
d)
All my art supplies
11.
Circles, triangles and squares are an example of...  
a)
shapes
b)
lines
c)
colors
d)
forms
12.
A symbol or shape that repeats over and over again.
a)
square
b)
symbol
c)
shape
d)
pattern
13.

What are the three primary colors?

a)

Yellow, Blue, Green

b)

Blue, Yellow, Red

c)

Purple, Orange, Green

d)

Yellow, Red, Green

14.

True or False: "Composition" is the organization of elements in space.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: "Medium/Media" is/are material(s) used to create an image.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

An element of art that is derived from reflected light:

a)

Texture

b)

Color

c)

Rhythm

17.

True or False: Geometric Shapes are precise shapes that can be described using mathematical formulas.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is the element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects?

a)

Shape

b)

Space

c)

Form

19.

True or False: The empty spaces between the shapes or forms are called "positive spaces."

a)

True

b)

False

20.

How does shape become form?

a)

Adding a third dimension.

b)

Adding a second dimension.

c)

Shape and form are both elements.

21.

A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different.

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Geometric

22.

Which of the following is another word for "center of interest"?

a)

Focal Point

b)

Emphasis

c)

Dominance

d)

All of the above

23.
A ______ is a design, image, or shape repeated in a predictable combination.
a)
movement
b)
pattern
c)
proportion
d)
rubric
24.
What phrase refers to shapes or forms not of geometric shape: having irregular edges, surfaces, or objects similar to natural forms?
a)
geodesic
b)
spherical
c)
organic
d)
linear
25.
Reds, yellows, and oranges are considered what type of color?
a)
Neutral colors
b)
Cool colors
c)
Warm colors
d)
Contrasting colors
26.

A scale showing the gradual change from lightest value to darkest value.

a)

Value Scale

b)

Shade

c)

Form

d)

Line

27.

An element of art that appears 3-DIMENSIONAL (3-D) and encloses volume.

a)

Shape

b)

Shade

c)

Form

d)

One-point perspective

28.

The arrangement or organization of the elements in an artwork to achieve unity is known as...

a)

scaling.

b)

proportion.

c)

media.

d)

composition.

29.

The artist adds shading to make an object look:

a)

3-D

b)

2-D

c)

Flat

30.
When the artist arranges items behind other items.
a)
overlap
b)
entry/exit
c)
positive/negative
31.

True or False: A shape is three-dimensional

a)

True

b)

False

32.
The area around, above or inside an object is called:
a)
form
b)
perspective
c)
contrast
d)
space
33.
A three-dimensional object is called:
a)
a square
b)
a mold
c)
a form
d)
a circle
34.

________ _____: The space around and between the subject(s) of an image

a)

Negative Space

b)

Positive Space

c)

Linear Perspective

d)

Still Life Drawing

35.
Shapes or Forms
a)
Shapes 
b)
Forms
36.

___________ is the placement or arrangement of visual elements or 'ingredients' in a work of art

a)

Space

b)

Composition

c)

Visual Arts

d)

Value

37.

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors is called _____.

a)

Texture

b)

Color

c)

Value

d)

Line

38.

True or False: Adding shadows to a drawing does not make it look more three-dimensional

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The definition of proportions is:

a)

Crossing lines to create value

b)

Relative size of parts of a whole

c)

A collection of inanimate objects arranged together in a specific way

d)

Adding value using shading

40.

True or False: Scale refers to the size of an object (a whole) in relationship to another object (another whole)

a)

True

b)

False

41.
A sculptor concentrates heavily on this element of art
a)
Shape
b)
Color
c)
Space
d)
Form
42.
Two types of shapes are
a)
free and organic
b)
actual and geometric
c)
geometric and organic
d)
geometric and hard
43.
Which of your senses do you use to detect REAL texture?
a)
touch
b)
vision
c)

smell

d)
hearing
44.
The idea that wide, bold lines, complement thin delicate lines and that warm colors contrast cool colors deals with the principle of
a)
emphasis
b)
rhythm
c)
unity
d)
variety
45.
A piece of art that you can use in everyday life is considered
a)
Narrative
b)
Persuasive
c)
 Functional
d)
Ceremonial
46.

The materials used by the artist to produce a work of art.

a)

Art Supplies

b)

Art Tools

c)

Art Media

d)

Art Principles

47.

A 3-D work of art created by shaping or combining materials.

a)

Form

b)

Additive

c)

Sculpture

d)

Utilitarian

48.

Taking away or carving material to create a sculptural form

a)

Subtractive

b)

Additive

c)

Manipulative

d)

Mixed Media

49.

A hole in a sculpture creates a _______________

a)

Gap

b)

Negative Space

c)

Void

d)

Subtractive

50.

Produces a sense of action, helping the viewers eye to sweep over the composition.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Variety

c)

Movement

d)

Flow

51.

Building up or attaching pieces of material together to create a form or sculpture.

a)

Functional

b)

Assemblage

c)

Additive

d)

Manipulative

52.

A sculpture where the forms come out from a flat background.

a)

Free Standing

b)

Subtractive

c)

Relief

d)

Additive

53.

A sculpture that is viewed from all sides, it is surrounded by space.

a)

Relief

b)

Free Standing

c)

In the Round

d)

Cast

54.

The elements of art that refers to the surface quality or feel of an object.

a)

Touch

b)

Texture

c)

Smoothness

d)

Feel

55.

Looking at this painting, the girl would be considered what principle of design?

a)

contrast

b)

emphasis (focal point)

c)

unity

d)

balance

56.

This work of art is a good example of what principle of design?

a)

color

b)

pattern

c)

balance

d)

emphasis

57.

This is a great example of what principle of design?

a)

color

b)

shape

c)

movement

d)

pattern

58.

Artwork that combines more than one media is referred to as

a)

relief

b)

installation

c)

mixed media

d)

casting

e)

none of these choices

59.

In _______ methods of sculpture, the sculpture is carved out of hard materials such as wood or stone.

a)

relief

b)

subtractive

c)

additive

d)

kinetic

e)

casting

60.

In ____ methods of sculpture, the sculpture is built up by modeling a flexible material like clay or plaster or building an installation.

a)

casting

b)

relief

c)

subtractive

d)

additive

e)

kinetic

61.

Sculpture in the round is

a)

A circle in 3-D

b)

A sculpture meant to be seen only from the front

c)

A sculpture meant to be seen only from the top

d)

A sculpture meant to be seen from multiple sides

62.

Why should you sketch your project out before building it?

a)

You can work out any problems before wasting materials

b)

It helps you plan out your idea in your mind so that when you make it, it's easier to remember what you're doing

c)

It allows you to get feedback from others who may make suggestions to make it better

d)

All the above

63.
Which element of art is the most important for sculpture?
a)
color
b)
form
c)
texture
64.

This artwork image best relates to which term:

a)

Assemblage

b)

Maquette

c)

Media

d)

Avante-garde

65.
is this an example of organic shapes or geometric shapes?
a)
Organic
b)
Geometric
66.
is this an example of organic shapes or geometric shapes?
a)
Organic
b)
Geometric
67.
Composition means
a)
the sentence you write describing your art work
b)
how you arrange the elements to create your artwork
c)
positioning your print
d)
sculpting out of clay
68.
If an artwork in 2D that means it is
a)
flat
b)
in the round
c)
good
d)
moving
69.
Unity is
a)
being alone
b)
belonging together
c)
dividing
d)
changing
70.
The elements of art are:
a)
the way art is arranged
b)
pure chemical substances used in art
c)
the building blocks of art
d)
pens, pencils, paint, ect...