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Art Midterm

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this line?

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

2.

Negative space is

a)

the space around an object

b)

the space an object takes up

c)

neither of these

3.

The black area in this drawing is...

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

4.
What is the term used for this type of shape?
a)
geometric
b)
form
c)
organic
d)
ambiguous
5.

What is the positive space in the image shown?

a)

The colorful background

b)

The animals

c)

The animals and the trees

d)

The animals, trees and shadows

6.

How can an artist use size to create the illusion of space in a work of art?

a)

Objects that are large seem close-up, objects that are smaller will appear to be further away

b)

Objects that are small seem close-up, objects that are larger will appear to be further away.

c)

All objects are the same size within the artwork

7.

The spot on the horizon line in which parallel lines will converge or meet is called the _____.

a)

Vanishing Point

b)

Positive Space

c)

Sunset

8.

Convergence Lines

a)

lines on the floor

b)

lines that cross each other

c)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer

d)

big and small lines

9.

one point perspective has

a)

1 vanishing point

b)

2 vanishing points

c)

3 vanishing points

d)

4 vanishing points

10.

2 point perspective

a)

has 6 points on the horizon line

b)

has 1 point on the horizon line

c)

has 2 points on the horizon line

d)

has 5 points on the horizon line

11.

Emphasis

a)

is the focal point that catches the viewers attention in an artwork

b)

bright colors

c)

change in pattern

d)

vanishing point

12.

________________is a way to create the illusion of depth in an artwork. Objects that are in front of other objects look closer to the viewer.

a)

linear perspective

b)

atmospheric perspective

c)

overlapping

d)

horizon line

13.
Trees and buildings should appear _________ as they go away from us.
a)
larger
b)
smaller
c)
the same height
14.

Mandalas are which shape?

a)

rectangle

b)

triangle

c)

circle

d)

square

15.

Mandalas are originally from where?

a)

Asia

b)

America

c)

Antarctica

d)

Russia

16.

Mandals are intricate designs made by just repeating simple shapes.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of these is not a mandala?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

The phrase 'observational drawing' typically implies...

a)

Drawing from photography

b)

Drawing from life

c)

Drawing anything

19.

As objects get further away they appear smaller. The replication of this change of scale on paper is called

a)

Ellipse

b)

Perspective

c)

Painting

20.
Value is...
a)
Quality or Merits
b)
Lightness and Darkness
c)
Accuracy
d)
Attention to Proportions and Angles
21.

This is an example of a _____________ line

a)

Vertical

b)

Diagonal

22.

It shows length, height, and size. It can be vertical, horizontal, curved or slanting. It can also be thick, thin, long, short, dark, or light.

a)

Lines

b)

Illusion

c)

Space

23.

A flat surface having a direction in space is referred to as a __ .

a)

plane

b)

line

c)

shape

d)

color

24.

These are examples of _________

a)

shapes

b)

line

25.

2. What is a point

moving in space?

a)

COLOR

b)

LINE

c)

VALUE

d)

SPACE

26.

3. What is two dimensional flat or limited to height and width.

a)

COLOR

b)

LINE

c)

SHAPE

d)

VALUE

27.

5. What is the

lightness and darkness of tone colors?

a)

COLOR

b)

TEXTURE

c)

VALUE

d)

SPACE

28.

A ___ is not drawn, but suggested by the way the elements have been combined in an artwork.

a)

diagonal line

b)

vertical line

c)

implied line

d)

horizontal line

29.
What phrase best describes this image?
a)
geometric forms
b)
geometric shapes
c)
organic shapes
d)
organic forms
30.
Man-made shapes are called
a)
free form
b)
mathematical
c)
geometric
d)
geo-shapes
31.

What are these objects examples of?

a)

Shapes

b)

Forms

c)

Designs

d)

People

32.

What is the difference between a shape and a form?

a)

A shape is 2d, and a form is 3d

b)

A shape shows texture and a form does not

c)

A shape is made up of lines that are left open and a form is made up of lines that are closed

d)

All of the above

33.

What kinds of lines are used in this drawing?

a)

Contour lines

b)

Zigzag lines

c)

Outlines

d)

Surrounding lines

34.

What is TEXTURE?

a)

colour and value of a surface

b)

temperature of a surface

c)

design of a surface

d)

feel of a surface

35.

The black area in this drawing is ...

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

36.

Which is not a benefit of Observational Drawing

a)

teaches to pay attention to details

b)

Helps make drawings more realistic

c)

Helps us see things as they actually are

d)

Allows us to be creative and create unworldly things.

37.
Empty area of an artwork that surrounds the subject matter. 
a)
Mars
b)
Space
c)
Negative Space
d)
Positive Space
38.
The empty or open area between, around, above below and within objects.
a)
form
b)
balance
c)
color
d)
space
39.
Which element of art is 3 dimensional
a)
shape
b)
form
c)
line
40.
________________ can be recognizable like squares, triangles, or circles, or they can be organic.
a)
Lines
b)
Value
c)
Shape
41.
What element of art is best represented in this picture?
a)
Color
b)
Line
c)
Shape
d)
Form
42.
What element of art is best represented in this picture?
a)
Color
b)
Line
c)
Texture
d)
Shape
43.
What elements  of art can be identified in this painting?
a)
Color and Value
b)
Line and Shape
c)
Form and Space
d)
All
44.
What is the primary element(s) of art used in this painting by Kandinsky?
a)
Shape
b)
Shape and Space
c)
Space and Color
d)
Line and space
45.

A flower, a daisy specifically, is said to have what type of balance?

a)

Imaginary

b)

radial

c)

symmetrical

d)

asymmetrical

46.

What type of balance is seen in this image?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Radial

d)

Formal

47.

A principle of design that focuses on a repetition of elements is ________________.

a)

Shape

b)

Pattern

c)

Value

d)

Proportion

48.

The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors or other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.

a)

Variety

b)

Emphasis

c)

Placement

d)

Value

49.

Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.

a)

space

b)

unity

c)

emphasis

d)

balance

50.

What specific type of balance is used in the mandala design? Remember, it starts from a central point and repeats in outward layers like a ripple in the water.

a)

asymmetrical balance

b)

radial balance

c)

symmetrical balance

51.

In what religion did the mandala originate?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

52.

True or False: Mandalas are very popular and can be seen in jewelry, coloring books, strained glass windows, tapestries, henna tattoos, and home decor.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What material were the traditional mandalas made from?

a)

sand

b)

fabric

c)

paper

54.

What is the art form of this artwork?

a)

Print

b)

Sculpture

c)

Drawing

d)

Painting

55.
Name this painting
a)
The Night Watch
b)
Starry Night
c)
I and the Village
56.
Name this painting
a)
Pain
b)
The Farewells
c)
The Scream
57.
What is the subject of this artwork?
a)
interior
b)
still life
c)
portrait
d)
landscape
58.
What element is represented here?
a)
form
b)
line
c)
value
d)
texture
59.

Principles of Design that you have learned

a)

Unity, Emphasis, Rhythm, Movement, Pattern, Contrast and Balance

b)

Line, Rhythm, Colour, Perspective and Composition

c)

Line, Colour, Shape, Form, Texture, Space and Value

d)

Radial, Irregular, Opposite, Composition, Variety and Asymmetrical

60.

Perspective is?

a)

Value

b)

Lines

c)

Form

d)

Space