WorksheetsArt Critique & Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the role of "Space" in art?
To describe the lightness or darkness of a surface
To create the illusion of depth within an artwork
To define the surface quality of an object
To outline the path made by a moving point
Which statement best describes "Form" in art?
It is two-dimensional and flat
It refers to the lightness or darkness of colors
It is three-dimensional and can be viewed from many angles
It is the quality of light reflected off a surface
Objects in an art piece that give the illusion of a line
Implied lines
Parallel lines
Horizontal lines
Calligraphic lines
Zigzag lines
Vanishing Point
Two or more lines that get closer and closer
x marks the spot
the point at which something that has been growing smaller or increasingly faint disappears altogether
A form of drawing and painting in which parallel lines are represented as coming together to give the illusion of near and far.
A perspective drawing can include one or two vanishing points.
True
False
In color theory, what is a complementary color scheme?
Colors next to each other on the color wheel
Various shades of a single color
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel
The use of only primary colors
This painting by Gustave Klimt shows
Variety
Unity
Pattern
All of the Above
This adorable artwork is an example of:
Contrast
Proportion
Pattern
Unity
The red hat in this painting by Amy Sherald is a good example of
Unity
Emphasis
Balance
Repetition
What does juxtaposition mean?
Two things that are placed close together that are very different
Two things that are placed close together that are very similar
Two things that are placed close together that blend well together
This is not an actual word
Identify the kind of arrangement of the following design/motifs.
sequence
parallelism
radial
Line is an example of a
Principle of Design
Long straight thing
Element of art
work of art
What is a Self Portrait?
a representation of an artist about himself that does not necessarily needs to be representational
Painting, drawing or picture of an landscape.
A portrait drawn by someone else.
non of the above
Art criticism involves four basic steps. Which step is NOT involved?
Look at the obvious parts to describe.
Analyze the art, look for elements & principles.
Decide on an interpretation. What does it mean?
Recreate the art, to make it better.
Make an evaluation and give an opinion.
Talking about what you see in an artwork is _____.
interpreting
describing
analyzing
seeing
When critiquing artwork, which step would you discuss the principles of art?
interpreting
describing
analyzing
describing
When I am looking at how the elements and principles are used in a painting I am doing what?
Looking for the colors
Analyzing the painting
Judging
Colors
When I am talking about what the artist was thinking I am ________________ the painting
Looking to buy
I am interpreting the art work
I am going to sell it
Calling the artist
What is the correct order of critiquing a work of art
Describe, evaluate, element, blue
evaluate, conclusion, element, orange
Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate
Look, see, show, display
When you talk about what you think of a work of art you are _____________ it.
Describe
Interpreting
Analyzing
Evaluating
Which stage should this sentence go in?
The subject is a still life with apples and oranges in fruit bowls.
Description
Analysis
Interpretation
Evaluation
Which stage should this sentence go in?
Cezanne gives the viewer the feeling they could reach out and pick up a tasty piece of fruit.
Description
Analysis
Interpretation
Evaluation
Which stage should this sentence go in?
Cezanne uses shape and colour to create a pattern for the viewer to look at.
Description
Analysis
Interpretation
Evaluation
What do you do when you "Analyze" in critique?
You discuss what the message of the artwork is. What is the artist trying to say? How does the artwork make you feel?
You discuss how the artist used the elements of art in the artwork.
List what you see in the artwork.
You come to conclusions about the artwork. Did the artist do a good job? What would you add or change? Do you like the work of art? Why or why not?
