Free Printable Visual Arts Unit Test

1.

has one dimension and is the path of a moving point

a)

line

b)

abstract art

c)

art nouveau

d)

abstract expressionism

e)

Michelangelo

2.

consist of the creation and organization of shapes/forms/and colors which have no counterparts in nature

a)

line

b)

abstract art

c)

art nouveau

d)

abstract expressionism

e)

Michelangelo

3.

characterized by the use of flowing lines and ornaments based on flowers/leaves/branches/etc.

a)

line

b)

abstract art

c)

art nouveau

d)

abstract expressionism

e)

Michelangelo

4.

an alternative term for action painting. The essence of the method is contained in the violent action of splashing,slapping, and dribbling paint onto a surface

a)

line

b)

abstract art

c)

art nouveau

d)

abstract expressionism

e)

Michelangelo

5.

______is usually considered to be the father of the Baroque style in painting and architecture.

a)

line

b)

abstract art

c)

art nouveau

d)

abstract expressionism

e)

Michelangelo

6.

______was a notable contributor to Cubism.

a)

picasso

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

diagonal

e)

shape

7.

A______line conveys strength, dignity, and spirituality.

a)

picasso

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

diagonal

e)

shape

8.

A______line conveys softness, joy.

a)

picasso

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

diagonal

e)

shape

9.

A______line conveys action, motion and conflict.

a)

picasso

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

diagonal

e)

shape

10.

_____is created when a line crosses itself and encloses a space.

a)

picasso

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

diagonal

e)

shape

11.

______describes how a subject looks or feels to the touch.

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

value

d)

organic

e)

impasto

12.

______evolves from shape with the addition of the third dimension.

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

value

d)

organic

e)

impasto

13.

______is the darkness or lightness of a color

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

value

d)

organic

e)

impasto

14.

______shape is fluid, irregular, and free flowing; found in nature

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

value

d)

organic

e)

impasto

15.

______paints applied in a thick texture

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

value

d)

organic

e)

impasto

16.

category of texture that cannot be felt, only seen or imagined, drawn to appear rough or smooth.

a)

implied

b)

color

c)

intensity

d)

form

e)

primary colors

17.

one of the most noticeable of the art elements.

a)

implied

b)

color

c)

intensity

d)

form

e)

primary colors

18.

the purity or brilliance of a color

a)

implied

b)

color

c)

intensity

d)

form

e)

primary colors

19.

____is used to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface.

a)

implied

b)

color

c)

intensity

d)

form

e)

primary colors

20.

______are pure colors and can not be mixed

a)

implied

b)

color

c)

intensity

d)

form

e)

primary colors

21.

All of the following are primary colors except _____.

a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

green

d)

blue

22.

______are created by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors.

a)

secondary colors

b)

neutral colors

c)

intensity

d)

monochromatic colors

e)

space

23.

considered impure colors and are not in the spectrum

a)

secondary colors

b)

neutral colors

c)

intensity

d)

monochromatic colors

e)

space

24.

the brightness or dullness of a color

a)

secondary colors

b)

neutral colors

c)

intensity

d)

monochromatic colors

e)

space

25.

Using only one color with its tints, shades and tones.

a)

secondary colors

b)

neutral colors

c)

intensity

d)

monochromatic colors

e)

space

26.

The area in which an artist creates work of art; area surrounding shapes.

a)

secondary colors

b)

neutral colors

c)

intensity

d)

monochromatic colors

e)

space

27.

_____space is the area of a surface that is occupied by definite forms or shapes.

a)

positive

b)

actual

c)

implied

d)

charcoal

28.

_____texture can be felt with the fingers

a)

positive

b)

actual

c)

implied

d)

charcoal

29.

An imagined line

a)

positive

b)

actual

c)

implied

d)

charcoal

30.

A seen line

a)

positive

b)

actual

c)

implied

d)

charcoal

31.

Basically, a dried powder compressed into a stick form. A dark, brittle material made from carbon

a)

positive

b)

actual

c)

implied

d)

charcoal

32.

the substance in any art media which provides color

a)

pigments

b)

water colors

c)

gouache

d)

oil paints

e)

acrylics

33.

transparent pigments bound with gum arabic

a)

pigments

b)

water colors

c)

gouache

d)

oil paints

e)

acrylics

34.

an opaque water medium.

a)

pigments

b)

water colors

c)

gouache

d)

oil paints

e)

acrylics

35.

Has pigments mixed with linseed oil made from flax seeds.

a)

pigments

b)

water colors

c)

gouache

d)

oil paints

e)

acrylics

36.

paints made of synthetic pigments and a binder (can be used with water).

a)

pigments

b)

water colors

c)

gouache

d)

oil paints

e)

acrylics

37.

pigments mixed with chalk and compressed into easy-to-handle sticks.

a)

pastels

b)

crayons

c)

glazes

d)

principles

e)

balance

38.

pigments mixed with a heavy wax binder

a)

pastels

b)

crayons

c)

glazes

d)

principles

e)

balance

39.

made from ground glass and minerals suspended in water.

a)

pastels

b)

crayons

c)

glazes

d)

principles

e)

balance

40.

The____guide the artist in how to use the tools of art.

a)

pastels

b)

crayons

c)

glazes

d)

principles

e)

balance

41.

_____is a sense of equilibrium or repose produced by equal attraction between opposite elements of a design.

a)

pastels

b)

crayons

c)

glazes

d)

principles

e)

balance

42.

Two Or more elements of equal strength or attraction are said to be_____.

a)

balanced

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

radial balance

e)

contrast

43.

A formal balance often static in feeling; usually with a design repeated indentically on each side of a center axis.

a)

balanced

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

radial balance

e)

contrast

44.

An informal balance that appears to the eye to have a satisfactory equilibrium of unlike shapes, colors, and rhythm.

a)

balanced

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

radial balance

e)

contrast

45.

The effect produced by having the elements of a design radiate from a common center

a)

balanced

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

radial balance

e)

contrast

46.

consist of employing unlike elements ina design in such way that their unlikeness causes them to reinforce each other.

a)

balanced

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

radial balance

e)

contrast

47.

___or uneven repetitions create interest or the unexpected

a)

staccato

b)

unity

c)

repetition

d)

proportion

48.

_____is the most subtle quality of a design but the most desired.

a)

staccato

b)

unity

c)

repetition

d)

proportion

49.

_____of any of the elements not only creates movement, it also provides a familiarity for the eye, there by,unifying the design.

a)

staccato

b)

unity

c)

repetition

d)

proportion

50.

_____is important in achieving unity.

a)

staccato

b)

unity

c)

repetition

d)

proportion

Visual Arts Unit Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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