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Drawing a Portrait Quiz

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

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1.

When drawing a portrait of a person, the shape of the head is a(n) ________________________.

a)

Circle

b)

Oval

c)

Upside down egg shape

2.

The eyes fall where on the face?

a)

At the top of the head

b)

Right below the forehead

c)

Halfway down on the face

3.

How many eye widths across on the eye line are there so that you know you have the right size eyes?

a)

Four

b)

Five

c)

Six

4.

The base of the nose falls where on the face?

a)

Halfway between the eye line and chin

b)

In the middle of the face

c)

Slightly above the mouth

5.

The lips fall where on the face?

a)

On the lower part of the chin

b)

Halfway between the nose line and the chin

c)

At the bottom of the face

6.

The shapes of the eyes are ________________________.

a)

Round

b)

Oval

c)

Lemon shaped in order to include the tear duct

7.

The eyes must contain ________________________.

a)

An iris and a pupil

b)

Two circles

c)

One circle and a dot

8.

The shape of the nose is ________________________.

a)

Mountain like

b)

Triangular

c)

Rectangular

9.

The shape of the mouth is ________________________.

a)

Mountain like

b)

Triangular

c)

Rectangular

10.

The ears fall ____________________.

a)

On the sides of the face

b)

Between the eye line and lip line

c)

Between the eye line and nose line

11.

The neck starts from ____________________.

a)

The bottom of the chin

b)

The sides of the chin

c)

The bottom of the ears and slightly curves in

12.

The hair ____________________.

a)

Should be stringy like spaghetti

b)

A shape that is later shaded for value and texture

c)

Should be only drawn on the top of the head

13.

The hair should ____________________.

a)

Overlap the forehead

b)

Be stringy like spaghetti

c)

Be only drawn on the top of the head

14.

When shading the face for form, the lightest areas of value are ____________________.

a)

on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheekbones, and chin

b)

on the forehead and chin only

c)

on the nose and cheekbones only

15.

A two dimensional area that is defined in some way. While form has depth, this has only height and width. This can be either geometric or free-form.

a)

Value

b)

Form

c)

Space

d)

Shape

e)

Line

16.

The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects.

a)

Space

b)

Texture

c)

Form

d)

Line

e)

Value

17.

Measured against a standard reference. Can refer to an entire work of art or to elements within it.

a)

Size

b)

Form

c)

Texture

d)

Value

e)

Space

18.

The element of art that refers to how things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched. It is perceived by touch and sight. Objects can have rough or smooth, matte or shiny.

a)

Form

b)

Space

c)

Value

d)

Texture

e)

Line

19.

The element of art that describes the darkness or lightness of an object. Depends on how much light a surface reflects. Is also one of the three properties of color.

a)

Value

b)

Texture

c)

Space

d)

Form

e)

Line

20.

The element of art that is derived from reflected light. The sensation is aroused in the brain by response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. It has three properties: hue, value, and intensity.

a)

Value

b)

Line

c)

Form

d)

Texture

e)

Space

21.

Element of art that is the path of a moving point through space. Although they vary in appearance, they are considered one-dimensional and are measured by length.

a)

Line

b)

Texture

c)

Form

d)

Value

e)

Space

22.

Objects having three dimensions. Like a shape, it has height and width, but it also has depth. They are either geometric or free form.

a)

Space

b)

Form

c)

Texture

d)

Line

e)

Value

23.

Principle of art concerned with difference or contrast.

a)

Repetition

b)

Unity

c)

Variety

d)

Balance

24.

The quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art. Created by simplicity, repetition, and proximity.

a)

Unity

b)

Rhythm

c)

Emphasis

d)

Movement

25.

The principle of art used to create the look and feeling of action and to guide the view’s eyes throughout the work of art.

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Variety

d)

Emphasis

26.

Principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts. The element noticed first is called dominant; the elements noticed later are called subordinate.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Movement

c)

Unity

d)

Balance

27.

Principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces, or elements, in a work of art. The two types are formal (symmetrical) and informal (asymmetrical).

a)

Repetition

b)

Balance

c)

Variety

d)

Movement

28.

Technique for creating rhythm and unity in which a motif or single element appears again and again.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Movement

c)

Repetition

d)

Variety

29.

The principle of art that indicates movement by the repetition of elements. It is perceived through the eyes and is created by repeating positive spaces separated by negative spaces. There are five types: random, regular, alternating, flowing, and progressive.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis

30.

The spectrum bent into a circle.

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Complementary

c)

Color Wheel

d)

Shade

31.

The element of art that is derived from reflected light. The sensation is aroused in the brain by response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. It has three properties: hue, value, and intensity.

a)

Color

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Tint

32.

Plan for organizing colors. Types of color schemes include monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triad, split complementary, warm, and cool.

a)

Color Scheme

b)

Color Wheel

c)

Tint

d)

Tone

33.

The colors opposite each other on the color wheel.

a)

Complementary

b)

Analogous

c)

Warm

d)

Cool

34.

Blue, green, and violet. They suggest coolness and seem to recede from a viewer. Can be used as a color scheme. Opposite of warm colors.

a)

Warm

b)

Cool

c)

Primary

d)

Secondary

35.

Colors that sit side by side on the color wheel and have a common hue. Ex- violet, red, and orange. Can be used as a color scheme.

a)

Analogous

b)

Complementary

c)

Monochromatic

d)

Primary

36.

A color scheme that uses only one hue and the tints, tones, and shades of that hue for a unifying effect.

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Warm

37.

A dark value of a hue made by adding black to it. Opposite of tint.

a)

Shade

b)

Tone

c)

Color Wheel

d)

Warm

38.

A light value of a hue made by mixing the hue with white. Opposite of shade.

a)

Tint

b)

Tone

c)

Color

d)

Warm

39.

Red, orange, and yellow. Suggest warmth and seem to move toward the viewer. Can be used as a color scheme. Opposite of cool colors.

a)

Warm colors

b)

Cool colors

c)

Neutral colors

d)

Complementary colors

40.

Red, blue, and yellow. You cannot make primary hues by mixing other hues together. However, by combining these three colors, you can produce every other color.

a)

Primary colors

b)

Secondary colors

c)

Tertiary colors

d)

Complementary colors

41.

Orange, green, and violet. These hues are made by mixing two primary colors.

a)

Secondary colors

b)

Primary colors

c)

Tertiary colors

d)

Complementary colors

42.

Part of the picture plane that seems to be farthest from the viewer

a)

Background

b)

Middle ground

c)

Foreground

d)

Back plane

43.

A color plus gray.

a)

Tone

b)

Tint

c)

Shade

d)

Hue

44.

Instrument used for measuring and drawing arcs and circles

a)

Ruler

b)

Compass

c)

Protractor

d)

Divider

45.

The way the principles of art are used to organize the elements of art

a)

Composition

b)

Content

c)

Collage

d)

Design

46.

A line that defines the edges and surface ridges of an object

a)

Outline

b)

Contour

c)

Sketch

d)

Silhouette

47.

The technique of using crossed lines for shading

a)

Hatching

b)

Crosshatching

c)

Stippling

d)

Scribbling

48.

Plan, organization, or arrangement of elements in a work of art

a)

Composition

b)

Artwork

c)

Design

d)

Layout

49.

Type of line that slants

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Diagonal

d)

Parallel

50.

Deviations from expected, normal proportions

a)

Distortion

b)

Proportionality

c)

Deviants

51.

Basic visual symbols in the language of art. They are line, shape and form, space, color, value, and texture.

a)

Principles of design

b)

Elements of design

c)

Principles of art

52.

Part of the picture plane that appears closest to the viewer. Is usually at the bottom of the picture.

a)

Background

b)

Foreground

c)

Middleground

53.

Precise shapes that can be described using mathematical formulas

a)

Geometric shapes

b)

Abstract shapes

c)

Organic shapes

54.

A person who translates ideas into images and arranges them in appealing and memorable ways

a)

Graphic designer

b)

Photographer

c)

Painter

d)

Draftsman

55.

Technique of shading with a series of fine parallel lines

a)

Crosshatching

b)

Hatching

c)

Stippling

56.

Small areas of white used to show the very brightest spots

a)

Highlight

b)

Midtone

c)

Shadow

57.

Point at which earth and sky seem to meet

a)

Earthline

b)

Skyline

c)

Horizon

58.

Lines that lie flat and are parallel to the bottom edge of the paper or canvas

a)

Diagonal line

b)

Vertical line

c)

Horizontal line

59.

A series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect. They are suggested, not real.

a)

Implied lines

b)

Actual lines

c)

Curved lines

60.

Empty spaces surrounding shapes and forms

a)

Positive space

b)

Negative space

c)

Informal space

61.

Black, gray, and white

a)

Pastel colors

b)

Earth tone colors

c)

Neutral colors

62.

Twentieth century artistic style in which artists use scientific knowledge about vision to create optical illusions of movement.

a)

Abstract art

b)

Optical art

c)

Contemporary art

63.

Shapes or forms made by the forces of nature

a)

Organic shapes

b)

Geometric shapes

c)

3-D shapes

64.

Pigments mixed with oil and water

a)

Sharpies

b)

Dry pastels

c)

Paint

65.

Tray for mixing colors of paints

a)

Palette

b)

Dish

c)

Container

66.

Lines that move in the same directions and always stay the distance apart

a)

Parallel

b)

Perpendicular

c)

Horizontal

67.

A two dimensional decorative visual repetition. Has no movement and may or may not have rhythm.

a)

Pattern

b)

Contrast

c)

Unity

68.

The surface of a painting or drawing

a)

Surface area

b)

Picture plane

c)

Working space

69.

Artistic style used in the early 1960s in the United States that portrayed images of popular culture

a)

Op art

b)

Graffiti art

c)

Pop art

70.

Image of a person, especially the face and upper body

a)

Still life

b)

Landscape

c)

Portrait

71.

Shapes or forms in two and three dimensional art

a)

Positive space

b)

Negative space

c)

Illusional space

72.

Rules that govern how artists organize the elements of art. They are rhythm, movement, balance, emphasis, variety, and unity.

a)

Elements of art

b)

Principles of art

c)

Rules of composition

73.

Side view of a face

a)

¾ view

b)

Profile

c)

Frontal view

74.

Principle of art concerned with the size relationships of one part to another

a)

Ratio

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

75.

Art that is not expressive but accurately close to life in its portrayal

a)

Impression

b)

Realism

c)

Abstraction

76.

Time period that was responsible for the discovery of perspective drawing

a)

Middle ages

b)

Renaissance

c)

Enlightenment era

77.

Three dimensional works created out of wood, stone, metal, or clay by carving, welding, casting, or modeling

a)

Sculpture

b)

Painting

c)

Drawing

78.

Painting or drawing in which the sea is the subject

a)

Landscape

b)

Cityscape

c)

Seascape

79.

A dark value of a hue made by adding black to it

a)

Tint

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

80.

The use of light and dark lines to give a feeling of depth and texture.

a)

Shading

b)

Coloring

c)

Painting

81.

Shaded areas in a drawing or painting, showing the surfaces of the subject that reflects the least light and are used to create the illusion of form.

a)

Highlight

b)

Midtone

c)

Shadow

82.

A quick rough drawing (with light, sweeping pencil marks) without much detail that can be used as a plan or reference for later work.

a)

Sketch

b)

Rough draft

c)

Final drawing

83.

Painting or drawing of nonmoving objects.

a)

Portrait

b)

Landscape

c)

Still life

84.

Technique of shading with dots.

a)

Hatching

b)

Cross hatching

c)

Stippling

85.

Paint made by mixing pigments with egg yolk or another liquid. Often found in school settings.

a)

Oil paint

b)

Watercolor paint

c)

Tempera paint

86.

Quality of a material that allows light to pass through.

a)

Transparent

b)

Translucent

c)

Opaque

87.

Point on the horizon where receding diagonal/parallel lines seem to meet.

a)

Infinity

b)

Equinox

c)

Vanishing point

88.

Lines that are straight up and down. They are at right angles to the bottom edge of the paper and the horizon, and parallel to the sides of the paper.

a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Diagonal