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Art Critique & Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the role of "Space" in art?

a)

To describe the lightness or darkness of a surface

b)

To create the illusion of depth within an artwork

c)

To define the surface quality of an object

d)

To outline the path made by a moving point

2.

Which statement best describes "Form" in art?

a)

It is two-dimensional and flat

b)

It refers to the lightness or darkness of colors

c)

It is three-dimensional and can be viewed from many angles

d)

It is the quality of light reflected off a surface

3.

Objects in an art piece that give the illusion of a line

a)

Implied lines

b)

Parallel lines

c)

Horizontal lines

d)

Calligraphic lines

e)

Zigzag lines

4.

Vanishing Point

a)

Two or more lines that get closer and closer

b)

x marks the spot

c)

the point at which something that has been growing smaller or increasingly faint disappears altogether

d)

A form of drawing and painting in which parallel lines are represented as coming together to give the illusion of near and far.

5.

A perspective drawing can include one or two vanishing points.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

In color theory, what is a complementary color scheme?

a)

Colors next to each other on the color wheel

b)

Various shades of a single color

c)

Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel

d)

The use of only primary colors

7.
The principle of unity provides the cohesive quality that makes an art work feel complete & finished. The painting 'The Starry Night' was painted by which artist?
a)
Vincent Van Gogh
b)
Picasso
c)
Salvador Dali
8.

This painting by Gustave Klimt shows

a)

Variety

b)

Unity

c)

Pattern

d)

All of the Above

9.

This adorable artwork is an example of:

a)

Contrast

b)

Proportion

c)

Pattern

d)

Unity

10.

The red hat in this painting by Amy Sherald is a good example of

a)

Unity

b)

Emphasis

c)

Balance

d)

Repetition

11.

What does juxtaposition mean?

a)

Two things that are placed close together that are very different

b)

Two things that are placed close together that are very similar

c)

Two things that are placed close together that blend well together

d)

This is not an actual word

12.

Identify the kind of arrangement of the following design/motifs.

a)

sequence

b)

parallelism

c)

radial

13.
Which principles did Andy Warhol use in his screen print of Marilyn Monroe?
a)
Emphasis
b)
 Color
c)
Variety & Repetition
14.

Line is an example of a

a)

Principle of Design

b)

Long straight thing

c)

Element of art

d)

work of art

15.

What is a Self Portrait?

a)

a representation of an artist about himself that does not necessarily needs to be representational

b)

Painting, drawing or picture of an landscape.

c)

A portrait drawn by someone else.

d)

non of the above

16.

Art criticism involves four basic steps. Which step is NOT involved?

a)

Look at the obvious parts to describe.

b)

Analyze the art, look for elements & principles.

c)

Decide on an interpretation. What does it mean?

d)

Recreate the art, to make it better.

e)

Make an evaluation and give an opinion.

17.

Talking about what you see in an artwork is _____.

a)

interpreting

b)

describing

c)

analyzing

d)

seeing

18.

When critiquing artwork, which step would you discuss the principles of art?

a)

interpreting

b)

describing

c)

analyzing

d)

describing

19.

When I am looking at how the elements and principles are used in a painting I am doing what?

a)

Looking for the colors

b)

Analyzing the painting

c)

Judging

d)

Colors

20.

When I am talking about what the artist was thinking I am ________________ the painting

a)

Looking to buy

b)

I am interpreting the art work

c)

I am going to sell it

d)

Calling the artist

21.

What is the correct order of critiquing a work of art

a)

Describe, evaluate, element, blue

b)

evaluate, conclusion, element, orange

c)

Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate

d)

Look, see, show, display

22.

When you talk about what you think of a work of art you are _____________ it.

a)

Describe

b)

Interpreting

c)

Analyzing

d)

Evaluating

23.

Which stage should this sentence go in?

The subject is a still life with apples and oranges in fruit bowls.

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

24.

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.

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

25.

Which stage should this sentence go in?

Cezanne uses shape and colour to create a pattern for the viewer to look at.

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Evaluation

26.

What do you do when you "Analyze" in critique?

a)

You discuss what the message of the artwork is. What is the artist trying to say? How does the artwork make you feel?

b)

You discuss how the artist used the elements of art in the artwork.

c)

List what you see in the artwork.

d)

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?