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9th Grade Unit 2 Shape and Balance Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of a shape?

a)

A shape is like a triangle or a square.

b)

A shape is the opposite of a line.

c)

A shape is an enclosed space.

d)

A shape is the same as a form.

2.

Balance in art simply means

a)

Visual weight

b)

Making sure each side of a painting physically weighs the same

c)

An equal discussion of heavy topics

d)

All art is off-balance

3.

What is the purpose of the central axis line?

a)

To cut artworks in half using a scissors and make them balanced

b)

To determine if an artwork is visually balanced.

c)

To separate one side from another.

d)

To draw a line over some works of art, cuz they uggo.

4.

Balance is a(n)

a)

Principle of Design

b)

Element of Art

c)

Element of Design

d)

Principle of Art

5.

Shape is a(n)

a)

Element of Art

b)

Principle of Design

c)

Principle of Art

d)

Element of Design

6.

The three components of balance are:

a)

Left-heavy, right-heavy, and centered

b)

Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and aadially symmetrical

c)

Underbalanced, overbalanced, and equal

d)

Good, bad, and ugly

7.

True or false: a five pointed star is an example of radial symmetery.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A good example of a geometric shape is

a)

A trapezoid

b)

A cube

c)

An octagon

d)

All of the examples listed here

9.

Organic shapes are often seen in

a)

Nature

b)

Geometry class

c)

Urban buildings

d)

Charts and graphs

10.

The "Portrait of Adele Bloch" by Gustav Klimt has

a)

Only geometric shapes

b)

Only organic shapes

c)

Both geometric and organic shapes

d)

Been known to make people crave pasta

11.

What are the three main types of art?

a)

Abstract, Representational, Non-objective

b)

Abstract, Fun Fact, Cadillac

c)

Abstract, Concrete, Shapes

d)

Representational, Non-objective, Realistic

12.

This painting "Grey Fireworks" by Helen Frankenthaler is an example of

a)

Non-objective Art

b)

Abstract Art

c)

Representational Art

d)

Performance Art

13.

Non-objective Art consists of only

a)

Lines, shapes, and colors

b)

Colors, angles, and edges

c)

Shapes, lines, and shadows

d)

Lions, tigers, and bears

14.

The "Book of Kells" is an example of

a)

A Bright Story

b)

A Light Text

c)

An Illuminated Manuscript

d)

Shining Words

15.

The process of decorating a letter by covering it in gold is called

a)

Gilding

b)

Smithing

c)

Painting

d)

Brushing

16.

This painting of "Galatea of the Spheres" by Salvador Dali is best described as

a)

Abstract Art

b)

Representational Art

c)

Non-Objective Art

d)

Naturalistic Art

17.

When using watercolor, there are two main basic techniques to remember:

a)

Wet on Wet and Wet on Dry

b)

Wet on Dry and Dry on Dry

c)

Dry on Wet and Wet and Wet

d)

Contour Lines and Tracing

18.

Representational art is best defined as

a)

Art that represents and is recognized as what it's supposed to be.

b)

Art that represents abstract ideas like emotions or ideas.

c)

Art that uses mostly or exclusively symbols

d)

Art that is used to stand in as a representative for a person

19.

True or false: Asymmetric means something is NEVER the same on ANY side.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which of these is the best example of bilateral symmetry?

a)

A human face

b)

A pie

c)

A snowflake

d)

A paint splatter

21.

When using watercolors on drawing or sketchbook paper, too much water will eventually

a)

Rip through your paper

b)

Cause you to become thirsty, and therefore tempted to drink paint water

c)

Cause colors to become brighter and more saturated

d)

Make the paint easier to control

22.

In Hokusai's "The Great Wave, which part of the painting is visually "heavier"?

a)

The left side

b)

The right side

c)

The center

d)

I don't know! *runs away crying*

23.

Free association writing is best described as

a)

Writing whatever comes to mind for a determined period of time

b)

Writing for different people, but they don't pay you

c)

Writing without a pencil

d)

Writing without anyone reading it

24.

To activate watercolor paint, you need

a)

Water

b)

Land

c)

Money

d)

Desired information

25.

Illuminated Manuscripts were name "Illuminated" because

a)

You always feel super bright after reading them

b)

They involve letters that are decorated using silver or gold

c)

The pages actually light up when you open the book

d)

You're supposed to burn them after you read them.