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Elements of Art and Color

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 27mins

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1.

Color

a)

Elements of art derived from reflected light. Hue, intensity, and value.

b)

Refers to the quality of light in a color.

c)

Artwork with many lights valued colors.

d)

Ray of light separates into individual bands of color.

2.

Form

a)

Are lines that hold a design together.

b)

To convey a specific mood or feeling.

c)

To the outer edge of a silhouette, or the line made by the edges of an object.

d)

Element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses space.

3.

Value

a)

The elements and principles of art.

b)

The basic components, or building blocks used to create works of art.

c)

Elements of art that refers to light and dark areas.

d)

Distance around, between, above, below, and within an object.

4.

Texture

a)

Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

b)

Drawing technique using sets of crisscrossing, parallel, and overlapping lines.

c)

Appeals to the sense of touch.

d)

The surface of a drawing.

5.

Space

a)

Distance around, between, above, below, and within an object.

b)

The realistic or lifelike representation of the subject.

c)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer towards the end.

d)

When designers and artists use combinations of colors to get certain results.

6.

Crosshatching

a)

A technique in which objects in a drawing have three vanishing points.

b)

Drawing to shade or hatch (forms, figures, etc) with two or more sets of parallel lines that cross one another.

c)

A technique for a perspective that shows different sets of receding lines converging, or meeting, at different vanishing points.

d)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer towards the end.

7.

Line

a)

Elements of art that is continuous mark made on a surface by a pointed instrument.

b)

The second step of art criticism during which the principles of art are used to learn how an artwork is organized.

c)

Leaning or diagonal shapes suggest falling, running, or climbing.

d)

Are straight edged.

8.

Elements of Art

a)

Repetition of a surface.

b)

It is a mixture of different line types and personalities.

c)

The basic components, or building blocks, used to create works of art.

d)

Art that emphasizes design, or whose basic character has little visual reference to real or natural things.

9.

Sketch

a)

A work that uses mainly dark-valued.

b)

Drawing done quickly in preparation for a finished artwork.

c)

When designers and artist use combinations of colors to get certain results.

d)

Drawing done without measuring tools.

10.

Shape

a)

Elements of art that is the distance around, between, above, below, and within an object.

b)

An artist's representation of a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface.

c)

Elements of art that is an enclosed area determined by line, value, texture, space, or any combination of these elements.

d)

Element of art derived from reflected light.

11.

Three-dimensional

a)

Objects have height, width, and depth.

b)

A technique in which objects in a drawing have three vanishing points.

c)

Element of art that is three-dimensional and enclosed space.

d)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer towards the end.

12.

Calligraphy

a)

Beautiful handwriting.

b)

Artwork with many light-valued colors.

c)

A technique in which objects in a drawing have three vanishing points.

d)

It is precise and sharply defined.

13.

Horizontal Line

a)

Move straight up and down-they do not lean at all.

b)

Are made from a combination of diagonal lines.

c)

Are parallel to the horizon.

d)

Change direction gradually.

14.

Implied Line

a)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer towards the end.

b)

It is a series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect.

c)

Rendering light and dark gradations of value in a drawing.

d)

A perspective in lines formed by the sides of the road, walk, or track.

15.

Two-dimensional

a)

Can be long or short.

b)

Objects have height as well as width.

c)

The surface of a drawing.

d)

Objects have height, width, and depth.

16.

What are the primary colors?

a)

Red, orange, and pink.

b)

Red, blue, and yellow.

c)

Orange, green, red-orange.

d)

Blue, yellow, and green.

17.

Contour line

a)

It can curve gradually or not at all, become wavy, or form spirals.

b)

Lines are made from a combination of diagonal lines. 

c)

Defines the edges and surface ridges of an object.

d)

It is a series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect. 

18.

What are the three properties of color?

a)

Value, primary, and secondary colors.

b)

Hue, prism, and color spectrum.

c)

Color, hue, and intensity.

d)

Hue, value, and intensity.

19.

Gesture line

a)

It is an expressive movement.

b)

It is the path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. 

c)

In a perspective drawing is the line that appears at “eye level.”

d)

The part of the artwork that lies between the foreground and the background.

20.

What are the secondary colors?

a)

Orange, blue, and violet.

b)

Green, orange, and violet.

c)

Red, green, and orange.

d)

Green, violet, and red

21.

Tint

a)

Is the solvent for watercolors and tempera.

b)

A light value of a hue is created by adding white.

c)

The dark value of a hue is created by adding black.

d)

It is a useful tool for organizing color.

22.

What are the neutral colors?

a)

Black, gray, and green.

b)

Black, white, and blue.

c)

Black, gray, and yellow.

d)

Black, white, and gray.

23.

Shade

a)

Pigments that dissolve in liquid.

b)

The liquid controls the thickness or the thinness of the paint.

c)

Finely ground, color powders that form paint when mixed with a binder.

d)

A dark value of a hue is created by adding black.

24.

Monochromactic

a)

The color scheme uses only one hue and the tints and shades of that hue.

b)

One color.

c)

It is the brightness or dullness of a hue.

d)

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel.

25.

Intensity

a)

Are dull hues.

b)

A pure or bright hue.

c)

The liquid control the thickness or the thinness of the paint.

d)

It is the brightness or dullness of a hue.

26.

Pattern

a)

A surface of a drawing.

b)

Repetition of a surface.

c)

The different ways used in the work of art.

d)

Are precise and sharply defined.

27.

Freehand-drawing

a)

A drawing without tools.

b)

The point on the horizon.

c)

Theory of art that focuses on expressive qualities.

28.

Principles of Art

a)

Elements in a work of art to create visual interest.

b)

Elements in a work of art to create a sense of stability.

c)

The different ways used in the work of art.

d)

The point on the horizon.

29.

Symmetrical

a)

A large painting that covers a wall or is painted directly onto a wall.

b)

Any materials used to create art.

c)

Either side of a vertical axis is identical.

d)

A drawing done without tools.

30.

Asymmetrical

a)

Either side of a vertical axis is identical.

b)

It is a way to create the illusion of depth in an artwork.

c)

Either side of a vertical axis is not identical.

d)

The principle of design repeats elements to create the illusion of movement.

31.

Analogous Colors

a)

The elements and principles of art.

b)

The surface of a drawing.

c)

Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

d)

Colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel.

32.

Pigments

a)

Refers to the quality of light in a color.

b)

The realistic or lifelike representation of the subject.

c)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer toward the end.

d)

Finely ground-colored powders.

33.

Cool Colors

a)

green, blue, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-violet, and violet.

b)

blue-violet, red-violet, red-orange, red, yellow-green, and blue.

c)

red-violet, violet, blue-violet, blue, blue-green, and, green.

d)

yellow-green, green, blue-green, blue, blue-violet, and violet.

34.

Complementary Colors

a)

Artwork with many lights valued colors.

b)

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

c)

Using sets of crisscrossing, parallel, and overlapping lines.

d)

The different ways the elements of art can be used in a work of art.

35.

Warm Colors

a)

blue, green, yellow, red, blue-green, and violet.

b)

yellow, yellow-green, red-violent, blue-green, red, and blue.

c)

red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow, and yellow-green.

d)

blue, blue-green, green, yellow-green, red, and red-orange

36.

Movement

a)

Work of art that uses natural scenery as subject matter.

b)

Works with no objects or subjects that can be readily identified.

c)

The principle of art creates the illusion of action.

d)

Works of art painted and drawn directly on walls.

37.

Harmony

a)

A figure that appears a little taller than life-sized.

b)

Principle of art that combines in a work of art to stress similarities

c)

The empty space between the shapes or forms.

d)

A story told to make people laugh.

38.

Collage

a)

Two-dimensional works of art created with such items as paper, cloth, etc.

b)

Theory of art that concentrates on design or visual qualities.

c)

Drawing that concentrate on design qualities.

d)

Shadows on the side of forms away from the light source.

39.

Balance

a)

A skilled craftperson.

b)

Shadows cast by shapes onto other surfaces.

c)

Area of a picture that appears farthest from the viewers.

d)

The principle of art creates a sense of stability.

40.

Gradation

a)

A story told to make people laugh.

b)

Drawing done without measuring tools.

c)

A thoughtful and informed response to a drawing.

d)

Principle of art by using a series of gradual changes.

41.

Variety

a)

Elements in a work of art to create visual interest.

b)

Imaginary line dividing a figure in half vertically.

c)

Quality of a material that allows some light to pass through.

d)

A group of nonmoving objects that are subject matter for a work of art.

42.

Emphasis

a)

An art movement that used bold, bright colors to express emotion.

b)

The way the elements and principles of art are combined.

c)

Principle of art that combines elements in a work of art to stress similarities.

d)

Principle of art that combines elements in a work of art to point out their differences.

43.

Rhythm

a)

Works with no objects or subjects that can be readily identified.

b)

Principle of art that repeats elements in a work of art to create a visual tempo.

c)

Principle of art that combines elements in a work of art to create illusion of action.

d)

Symbols or trademarks that are immediately recognizable.

44.

Still-Life

a)

Print made from an inked wood block.

b)

A group of nonmoving objects that are subject matter for a work of art.

c)

Suggested or implied texture.

d)

Tool used to draw a horizontal line.

45.

Unity

a)

The total visual effect is achieved by carefully blending the elements and principles of art in a composition.

b)

The area of a picture that appears closet to the viewer.

c)

Area of a picture that appears farthest from the viewer.

d)

Drawing in which the shapes reach the edges of the working area.

46.

Binder

a)

A material that holds together grains of pigments.

b)

Area of a picture that appears farthest from the viewer.

c)

Drawing in which the shapes reach the edges of the working area.

d)

A skilled craftsperson.

47.

Two-point perspective

a)

Imaginary line dividing a figure in half vertically.

b)

Quality of a material that allows some light to pass through.

c)

Appealing to the sense of touch.

d)

A technique for perspective that shows different sets of receding lines converging, or meeting, at different vanishing points.

48.

One-point perspective

a)

Empty space surrounding a shape or form.

b)

A technique for perspective in which the lines formed by the sides of the road, walk, or track seem to come together at a vanishing point on the horizon.

c)

Work of art that uses natural scenery as subject matter.

d)

Works of art painted and drawn directly on walls.

49.

Three-point perspective

a)

Tool used to draw horizontal lines.

b)

Suggested or implied texture.

c)

A technique in which objects in a drawing have three vanishing points-two on the horizon and one above or below it.

d)

The elements and principles of art.

50.

Perspective

a)

An artist's representation of a three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surfaces.

b)

Use of media to create a finished artwork.

c)

Group of objects arranged as a subject for drawing.

d)

The use of light and shadow to give a feeling of depth.

51.

Landscape

a)

Empty space surrounding a shape or form.

b)

Work of art that uses natural scenery as subject matter.

c)

Work with no objects or subjects that can be readily identified.

d)

Works of art painted and drawn directly on walls.

52.

Craftsmanship

a)

The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry

b)

A line that divides the sky from the ground or body of water.

c)

Drawing used to tell a story, give instructions, or make a product look attractive.

d)

A thoughtful and informed response to a drawing.

53.

Mixed Media

a)

A dramatic, emotionally charged style of art created during the sixteenth century.

b)

Any material used to create art.

c)

Artwork in which several media are combined to obtain desired effects.

d)

Materials used by an artist to create a work of art.

54.

Mural

a)

Collection of samples of an artist's work.

b)

Works of art painted and drawn directly on walls.

c)

Group of objects arranged as a subject for drawing.

d)

The use of light and shadow to give a feeling of depth.

55.

Outline

a)

An art movement that used bold, bright colors to express emotion.

b)

Quality of a material that allows some light to pass through.

c)

Appealing to sense of touch.

d)

The line surrounding a picture, highlighting the edges without any shade or texture.

56.

Picture Plane

a)

Surface of a drawing.

b)

Finely ground colored powders.

c)

The use of light and shadow to give a feeling of depth.

d)

Works with no objects or subjects that can be readily identified.

57.

Vanishing Point

a)

Contrasting elements in a work of art to create visual interest.

b)

The point on the horizon.

c)

Elements in a work of art to create a sense of stability.

d)

A quick drawing.

58.

Converge Line

a)

An early twentieth-century movement. Small squares or cubes.

b)

A technique for perspective in which the lines formed by the sides of the road, walk, or track seem to come together at a vanishing point.

c)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer towards the end.

d)

Rendering light and dark gradations of value in a drawing by making a pattern of dots.

59.

Proportion

a)

Illustrations ranging from one panel to a series of panels covering the humorous to the political.

b)

Colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel.

c)

Drawing technique using sets of crisscrossing, parallel, and overlapping lines.

d)

Combine elements in a work of art to create size relationship of elements to the whole artwork and to each other.

60.

Horizon Line

a)

A line that divides the sky from the ground or a body of water.

b)

Drawings that are wider than they are long.

c)

An enclosed space.

d)

Theory of art that focuses on expressive qualities.

61.

Emotionalism

a)

Theory of art that concentrates on design or visual qualities.

b)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

c)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

d)

Theory of art that focuses on expressive qualities.

62.

Art Criticism

a)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

b)

Contrasting elements in a work of art to create visual interest.

c)

Combine elements in a work of art to create size relationship of elements to the whole artwork and to each other.

d)

The basic components, or building blocks used to create works of art.

63.

Analysis

a)

Sometimes called movement lines, emphasize direction and fluidity.

b)

The second step of art criticism, during which the principles of art are used to learn how an artwork is organized or composed.

c)

Represent rolling, turning, curling, or bending.

d)

An early twentieth-century movement.Small squares or cubes.

64.

Imitationalism

a)

Illustrations ranging from one panel to a series of panels covering a variety of subjects from the humorous to the political.

b)

Involves three equally spaced hues on the color wheel.

c)

Theory of art that focuses on the literal or realistic qualities of artworks.

d)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

65.

Formalism

a)

Drawing technique using sets of crisscrossing, parallel, and overlapping lines.

b)

Theory of art that concentrates on a design or visual qualities.

c)

Theory of art that focuses on expressive qualities.

d)

The different ways the elements of art can be used in a work of art.

66.

Interpretation

a)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

b)

The second step of art criticism during which the principles of art are used to learn how an artwork is organized or composed.

c)

A thoughtful and informed response to a drawing.

d)

The third step art criticism. It involves using the “clues” gathered during your analysis of a drawing to reach a decision about its meaning(or meanings).

67.

Realistic

a)

Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal.

b)

The elements and principles of art.

c)

Work of art that uses natural scenery as subject matter.

d)

Distance around, between, above, below, and within an object.

68.

Aesthetic

a)

A balance in which a variety of different objects that have approximately equal visual weight are placed on either side of the central axis.

b)

A group of nonmoving objects that are subject matter for a work of art.

c)

A branch of philosophy that is concerned with the nature and value of art.

d)

Arranges elements in a work of art to create a sense of stability.

69.

Linear Perspective

a)

An art style that attempted to reproduce what the eyes see at a specific moment in time, rather than what the mind knows is there.

b)

A balance in which a variety of different objects that have approximately equal visual weight are placed on either side of the central axis.

c)

Creating the illusion of depth for three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface known as a picture plane.

d)

Decreasing the intensity of hues for objects that appear farther back in a composition.

70.

Atmospheric Perspective

a)

Outline dialogue or thought of a character in a comic strip panel.

b)

Principle of art that arranges elements in a work to create a sense of stability.

c)

Area of a picture that appears furthest from the viewer.

d)

Decreasing the intensity of hues for objects that appear farther back in a composition.

71.

Organic Shapes

a)

Repetition of a surface.

b)

Reflect the free-flowing aspects of growth. Appear in a variety of informal and irregular shapes.

c)

Are the areas that either surround the positive shapes or exist between them.

d)

Are the tangible, actual aspects of a design.

72.

Color Spectrum

a)

Only using one hue.

b)

Colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel.

c)

When designers and artists use combinations of colors to get certain results.

d)

The beam of white light is bent and separated into bands of color.

73.

Solvent

a)

Rendering light and dark gradations of value in a drawing by making a pattern of dots.

b)

It is the liquid that controls the thickness or the thinness of the paint.

c)

Are the tangible, actual aspects of a design.

d)

Art that emphasizes design, or whose basic character, has little visual reference to real or natural things.

74.

Prism

a)

A ray of light separates into individual bands of color.

b)

When light passes through a wedge-shaped glass.

c)

One color plus two hues on either side of that color’s complement.

d)

Involves three equally spaced hues on the color wheel.

75.

Split Complements

a)

Ray of light separates into individual bands of color.

b)

Illustrations ranging from one panel to a series of panels covering the humorous to the political.

c)

When designers and artists use combinations of colors to get certain results.

d)

One color plus two hues on either side of that color’s complement.

76.

Visual Vocabulary

a)

The elements and principles of art.

b)

Refers to the quality of a light in a color.

c)

A work that uses mainly dark-valued.

d)

The second step of art criticism, during which the principles of art are used to learn how an artwork is organized or composed.

77.

Cartoons

a)

Illustrations ranging from one panel to a series of panels covering the humorous to the political.

b)

Elements in a work of art to create a sense of stability.

c)

Elements of art that refers to light and dark areas.

d)

An artist who creates moving cartoons.

78.

Stippling

a)

When designers and artists use combinations of colors to get certain results.

b)

Adding white to a hue.

c)

Illustrations ranging from one panel to a series of panels covering a variety of subjects from the humorous to the political.

d)

Rendering light and dark gradations of value in a drawing by making a pattern of dots.

79.

Blind Contour Drawing

a)

A ray of light separates into individual bands of color.

b)

A work that uses mainly dark-valued.

c)

An exercise in which you concentrate on the contours of the object you are drawing and avoid looking at your paper.

d)

Is a mixture of different line types and personalities.

80.

Judgement

a)

A thoughtful and informed response to a drawing.

b)

An organized approach for studying, understanding, and judging artworks.

c)

Theory of art that focuses on the literal or realistic qualities of artworks.

d)

Theory of art that focuses on expressive qualities.