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Creative Art Term 3&4 Terminology

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the correct term :-

The explanation of meaning of an artwork

a)

Contour

b)

Emphasis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Harmony

2.

The meaning of contour is

a)

A shape which has height and dimension

b)

An area enclosed by a line , where only the basic shape of an object is seen

c)

Using the exact same characteristic line in the same proportion on either side of the composition

d)

When an artist uses symbols to convey meaning

3.

The feeling that everything in the work of art , works together and looks as if it fits in is called

(a)  

4.

The difference between a 2D shape and a 3D shape is

a)

A 2D shape has height , depth and width

b)

A 3D shape has height , depth and width

c)

A 3D shape has height and width only

d)

A 2D shape has height and width only

5.

A 2D shape is also called a form

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A 3D shape is also referred to as a form

a)

True

b)

False

7.

(a)   is the regular repetition of / or alternation in elements to create movement and interest ( something is repeated)

8.

Name the correct term :-

When an artist uses symbols to convey meaning

a)

Overlapping

b)

Balance

c)

Harmony

d)

Symbolic

9.

True or False

Balance refers to the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks as if it fits

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Chose the correct term:-

When someone is lying across something else and is partially covering it

a)

Overlapping

b)

Balance

c)

Interpretation

d)

Contour

11.

What is the correct meaning of emphasis

a)

Using symbols to convey meaning

b)

The place the artist draws your eye to first

c)

Regular repetition of an element, line or shape

d)

When something partially covers something else

12.

Using the exact same characteristic line in the same proportion on either side of the composition, like a mirror effect

(a)  

13.

A (a)   is a drawing where the artist makes an arrangement of objects that do not move and sketches them

14.

What are the other two terms for Emphasis

a)

balance

b)

focal point

c)

centre of interest

d)

overlap

15.

Chose the correct type of drawing

An artist sketches the outside areas on a small scale

a)

Still life

b)

Sculpture

c)

Observational drawing

d)

Landscape

16.

An observational drawing is

a)

A drawing of the outside environment on a small scale

b)

A drawing made by the artist while looking closely at the object

c)

When the artist makes an arrangement of objects that do no move and paints this

17.

True or False :

Line is an element of art

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the below is NOT a design principle?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Shape

d)

Proportion

19.

Which one of the below is NOT an element of art

a)

Colour

b)

Space

c)

Form

d)

Pattern

20.

True or False

A 3D shape is called a form and a 2D shape is called a shape. These are both elements of art

a)

True

b)

False

21.

True or False

Tone is a design/art principle

a)

True

b)

False