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Worksheets9th Grade Unit 2 Shape and Balance Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the definition of a shape?
A shape is like a triangle or a square.
A shape is the opposite of a line.
A shape is an enclosed space.
A shape is the same as a form.
Balance in art simply means
Visual weight
Making sure each side of a painting physically weighs the same
An equal discussion of heavy topics
All art is off-balance
What is the purpose of the central axis line?
To cut artworks in half using a scissors and make them balanced
To determine if an artwork is visually balanced.
To separate one side from another.
To draw a line over some works of art, cuz they uggo.
Balance is a(n)
Principle of Design
Element of Art
Element of Design
Principle of Art
Shape is a(n)
Element of Art
Principle of Design
Principle of Art
Element of Design
The three components of balance are:
Left-heavy, right-heavy, and centered
Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and aadially symmetrical
Underbalanced, overbalanced, and equal
Good, bad, and ugly
True or false: a five pointed star is an example of radial symmetery.
True
False
A good example of a geometric shape is
A trapezoid
A cube
An octagon
All of the examples listed here
Organic shapes are often seen in
Nature
Geometry class
Urban buildings
Charts and graphs
The "Portrait of Adele Bloch" by Gustav Klimt has
Only geometric shapes
Only organic shapes
Both geometric and organic shapes
Been known to make people crave pasta
What are the three main types of art?
Abstract, Representational, Non-objective
Abstract, Fun Fact, Cadillac
Abstract, Concrete, Shapes
Representational, Non-objective, Realistic
This painting "Grey Fireworks" by Helen Frankenthaler is an example of
Non-objective Art
Abstract Art
Representational Art
Performance Art
Non-objective Art consists of only
Lines, shapes, and colors
Colors, angles, and edges
Shapes, lines, and shadows
Lions, tigers, and bears
The "Book of Kells" is an example of
A Bright Story
A Light Text
An Illuminated Manuscript
Shining Words
The process of decorating a letter by covering it in gold is called
Gilding
Smithing
Painting
Brushing
This painting of "Galatea of the Spheres" by Salvador Dali is best described as
Abstract Art
Representational Art
Non-Objective Art
Naturalistic Art
When using watercolor, there are two main basic techniques to remember:
Wet on Wet and Wet on Dry
Wet on Dry and Dry on Dry
Dry on Wet and Wet and Wet
Contour Lines and Tracing
Representational art is best defined as
Art that represents and is recognized as what it's supposed to be.
Art that represents abstract ideas like emotions or ideas.
Art that uses mostly or exclusively symbols
Art that is used to stand in as a representative for a person
True or false: Asymmetric means something is NEVER the same on ANY side.
True
False
Which of these is the best example of bilateral symmetry?
A human face
A pie
A snowflake
A paint splatter
When using watercolors on drawing or sketchbook paper, too much water will eventually
Rip through your paper
Cause you to become thirsty, and therefore tempted to drink paint water
Cause colors to become brighter and more saturated
Make the paint easier to control
In Hokusai's "The Great Wave, which part of the painting is visually "heavier"?
The left side
The right side
The center
I don't know! *runs away crying*
Free association writing is best described as
Writing whatever comes to mind for a determined period of time
Writing for different people, but they don't pay you
Writing without a pencil
Writing without anyone reading it
To activate watercolor paint, you need
Water
Land
Money
Desired information
Illuminated Manuscripts were name "Illuminated" because
You always feel super bright after reading them
They involve letters that are decorated using silver or gold
The pages actually light up when you open the book
You're supposed to burn them after you read them.
