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Art Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Gesture

a)

The organization of art elements in a work of art

b)

The materials used in a work of art

c)

Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.

d)

A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape

e)

A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object

2.

Contour

a)

The organization of art elements in a work of art

b)

The materials used in a work of art

c)

Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.

d)

A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape

e)

A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object

3.

Composition

a)

The organization of art elements in a work of art

b)

The materials used in a work of art

c)

Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.

d)

A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape

e)

A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object

4.

Media/Medium

a)

The organization of art elements in a work of art

b)

The materials used in a work of art

c)

Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.

d)

A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape

e)

A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object

5.

Observation

a)

The organization of art elements in a work of art

b)

The materials used in a work of art

c)

Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.

d)

A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape

e)

A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object

6.

Reflected Light

a)

An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.

b)

Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.

c)

Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.

d)

The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.

e)

The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.

7.

Highlight

a)

An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.

b)

Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.

c)

Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.

d)

The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.

e)

The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.

8.

Object Shadow

a)

An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.

b)

Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.

c)

Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.

d)

The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.

e)

The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.

9.

Cast Shadow

a)

An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.

b)

Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.

c)

Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.

d)

The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.

e)

The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.

10.

Mid-tone

a)

An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.

b)

Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.

c)

Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.

d)

The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.

e)

The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.

11.

Positive Space

a)

The presence of an element to define a specific area

b)

The absence of an element

c)

The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition

d)

The arrangement of objects

12.

Still Life

a)

The presence of an element to define a specific area

b)

The absence of an element

c)

The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition

d)

The arrangement of objects

13.

Negative Space

a)

The presence of an element to define a specific area

b)

The absence of an element

c)

The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition

d)

The arrangement of objects

14.

Principles of Design

a)

The presence of an element to define a specific area

b)

The absence of an element

c)

The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition

d)

The arrangement of objects

15.

Elements of Art

a)

An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D

b)

The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel

c)

The basic components of all visual artwork

d)

Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition

e)

A 2D area defined by or separated by an element

16.

Texture

a)

An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D

b)

The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel

c)

The basic components of all visual artwork

d)

Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition

e)

A 2D area defined by or separated by an element

17.

Form

a)

An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D

b)

The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel

c)

The basic components of all visual artwork

d)

Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition

e)

A 2D area defined by or separated by an element

18.

Shape

a)

An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D

b)

The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel

c)

The basic components of all visual artwork

d)

Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition

e)

A 2D area defined by or separated by an element

19.

Space

a)

An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D

b)

The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel

c)

The basic components of all visual artwork

d)

Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition

e)

A 2D area defined by or separated by an element

20.

Rhythm

a)

Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition

b)

The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue

c)

Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition

d)

Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition

e)

Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat

21.

Variety

a)

Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition

b)

The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue

c)

Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition

d)

Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition

e)

Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat

22.

Proportion

a)

Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition

b)

The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue

c)

Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition

d)

Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition

e)

Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat

23.

Harmony

a)

Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition

b)

The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue

c)

Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition

d)

Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition

e)

Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat

24.

Color

a)

Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition

b)

The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue

c)

Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition

d)

Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition

e)

Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat

25.

Colors opposite on the color wheel

a)

Tertiary

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Primary

e)

Secondary

26.

Colors next to each other on the color wheel

a)

Tertiary

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Primary

e)

Secondary

27.

These colors cannot be created by mixing: red, blue, yellow

a)

Tertiary

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Primary

e)

Secondary

28.

Mixing a primary with a Secondary...Yellow-green, red-orange, blue-violet....

a)

Tertiary

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Primary

e)

Secondary

29.

When you mix two primary colors together: Orange, green, violet

a)

Tertiary

b)

Complementary

c)

Analogous

d)

Primary

e)

Secondary

30.

Which of the following represents the color wheel?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

The spectrum bent into a circle

e)

Blues, greens and violets

31.

Which of the following represents warm colors?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

The spectrum bent into a circle

e)

Blues, greens and violets

32.

Which of the following represents cool colors?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

The spectrum bent into a circle

e)

Blues, greens and violets

33.

Which of the following represents monochromatic colors?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

One color plus Black and White

e)

Blues, greens and violets

34.

Which of the following represents shades?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

The spectrum bent into a circle

e)

Blues, greens and violets

35.

Which of the following represents tints?

a)

Reds, oranges and yellows

b)

Darker value of a color

c)

Lighter value of a color

d)

The spectrum bent into a circle

e)

Blues, greens and violets

36.

The creation of a form through layering and addition of materials/mass to create a form

a)

Additive

b)

Subtractive

c)

Assemblage

37.

The study and design of type

a)

Graphics

b)

Typography

c)

Fonts

38.

The taking away of materials to reveal a desired form, carving

a)

Assemblege

b)

Subtractive

c)

Additive

39.

Sculpture

a)

How art is judged in a culture

b)

Art works that are made to be used instead of only to be enjoyed

c)

The arrangement of materials in 3D space to create a composition

d)

The combination of multiple materials and techniques in a single composition

40.

The manipulation of a material to create a desired form or shape

a)

Installation

b)

Modeling

c)

Relief

d)

Carving

e)

Kinetic

41.

A thin transparent application of paint covering a large area

a)

Gradation

b)

Wash

c)

Dry Brush

d)

Wet on Wet

42.

When two pigments are painted at the same time, easily blending

a)

Gradation

b)

Layering

c)

Wet on Wet

d)

Dry Brush

43.

When little water is used and a rough textural mark is left

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

Wash

c)

Transition

d)

Dry Brush

44.

The following 7 terms are all art elements:

a)

Pattern, Movement, Line, Shape, Value, Form, Color

b)

Color, Line, Shape, Value, Form, Space, Texture

c)

Texture, Proportion, Perspective, Comparison, Variety, Contour, Gesture

d)

Shape, Line Color, Value, Pattern, Form, Moovement

45.

What type of line creates movement and excitement in a composition?

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Diagonal

d)

Broken

46.

When you abstract an image you can:

a)

Alter the colors

b)

Change anything from its original form

c)

Simplify the image

d)

Divide the objects into multiple shapes

e)

All of the Above

47.

Image 1 is what aesthetic/art style?

a)

Imitationalism/Realism

b)

Emotionalism

c)

Formalism

48.

Image 2 is what aesthetic/art style?

a)

Imitationalism/Realism

b)

Emotionalism

c)

Formalism

49.

Image 3 is what aesthetic/art style?

a)

Imitationalism/Realism

b)

Emotionalism

c)

Formalism

50.

Which image has a smooth transition of value?

a)

Image 1

b)

Image 2

c)

Image 3

51.

Which image has a dramatic use of contrast?

a)

Image 1

b)

Image 2

c)

Image 3

52.

There is a strong feeling of movement in image...

a)

Image 1

b)

Image 2

c)

Image 3

53.

The image that uses only geometric shapes is...

a)

Image 1

b)

Image 2

c)

Image 3

54.

In this Image is the EMPHASIS or which area is the focal point?

a)

The red rose

b)

The blue cup

c)

The face on the right

55.

What type of BALANACE does this image have?

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Radial

56.

In the sculpture above the torso of the figure includes what type of space?

a)

Positive space

b)

Negative space

c)

Background space

57.

What type of sculpture is the image above?

a)

Kinetic

b)

Relief

c)

Free-standing

58.

When creating this sculpture, the artist was probably more concerned with:

a)

The clothing and attire of the time period

b)

Expression on the face

c)

Relationship with other objects near by

d)

Capturing the pose of the model rather than the details

59.

The logo in the advertisement is:

a)

The ideal beverage

b)

Coca Cola

c)

The woman on the carriage

d)

Drink

60.

What product is the advertisement is selling:

a)

Shoes

b)

How to buy a home

c)

A drink

d)

A new car

61.

What part of the advertisement is the statement, “The ideal beverage for discriminating people.”?

a)

Headline

b)

Subheading

c)

Type

d)

Font

62.

In what part of the illustration is perspective used?

a)

Woman

b)

Carriage

c)

Horse

d)

Figures

63.

When creating the work above the artist used what technique to apply the media?

a)

Wet on Wet

b)

Mark making /Impasto

c)

Perspective

d)

Scumbling

64.

The material/process used to create the artwork above is__________?

a)

Drawing

b)

Painting

c)

Sculpture

d)

Collage

65.

Looking at the facial expression and colors used to create the work above, one could interpret the mood to be:

a)

Happy

b)

Excited

c)

Worried

d)

Somber/Sad

66.

Rhythm and repetition are used in what part of the image above?

a)

Skin

b)

Background

c)

Beard and Hair

67.

The material/process used to create the artwork above is___________?

a)

Drawing

b)

Painting

c)

Sculpture

d)

Collage

68.

The texture in the image above is:

a)

Real texture

b)

Implied texture

69.

The shoulder pad on the figure above uses what principle of design?

a)

Pattern

b)

Balance

c)

Color

d)

Contrast

70.

The material/process used to create the artwork above is (a)   ?

71.

Based on the type of clothing the person above is wearing, who do you think they are?

a)

Royalty

b)

Peasant

c)

Farmer

d)

Soldier

72.

To create a feeling of space in the work above the artist used what technique?

a)

Perspective

b)

Color vibrancy

c)

Overlapping objects

73.

The material/process used to create the artwork above is (a)   ?

74.

When looking at Image 2, what about this painting communicates the culture, or where these people live?

a)

The plants

b)

The writing and text

c)

The paint

75.

Which image best depicts multiple generations working together?

a)

Image 1

b)

Image 2

c)

Image 3

76.

Looking at the image and the machines the farmers are using, one can guess which time period this painting represents.

a)

Prehistoric

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Renaissance

d)

Roman empire