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WorksheetsArt Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
Gesture
The organization of art elements in a work of art
The materials used in a work of art
Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.
A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape
A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object
Contour
The organization of art elements in a work of art
The materials used in a work of art
Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.
A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape
A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object
Composition
The organization of art elements in a work of art
The materials used in a work of art
Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.
A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape
A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object
Media/Medium
The organization of art elements in a work of art
The materials used in a work of art
Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.
A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape
A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object
Observation
The organization of art elements in a work of art
The materials used in a work of art
Creating art from life, looking at a subject and creating it realistically.
A quick sketchy line that defines the basic idea of a form or a shape
A line that defines the outlines and edges of an object
Reflected Light
An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.
Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.
Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.
The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.
The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.
Highlight
An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.
Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.
Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.
The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.
The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.
Object Shadow
An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.
Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.
Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.
The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.
The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.
Cast Shadow
An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.
Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.
Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.
The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.
The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.
Mid-tone
An area strongly illuminated where light hits an object directly.
Indirect light, when light bounces off a surface and hits an object.
Shadow cast by an object onto a nearby surface.
The area of value between a highlight and a shadow.
The darkest value on an object opposite the light source.
Positive Space
The presence of an element to define a specific area
The absence of an element
The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition
The arrangement of objects
Still Life
The presence of an element to define a specific area
The absence of an element
The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition
The arrangement of objects
Negative Space
The presence of an element to define a specific area
The absence of an element
The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition
The arrangement of objects
Principles of Design
The presence of an element to define a specific area
The absence of an element
The concepts and guidelines used to organize the elements of art in a composition
The arrangement of objects
Elements of Art
An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D
The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel
The basic components of all visual artwork
Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition
A 2D area defined by or separated by an element
Texture
An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D
The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel
The basic components of all visual artwork
Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition
A 2D area defined by or separated by an element
Form
An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D
The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel
The basic components of all visual artwork
Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition
A 2D area defined by or separated by an element
Shape
An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D
The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel
The basic components of all visual artwork
Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition
A 2D area defined by or separated by an element
Space
An area with height, width and depth in 3D space, or the illusion of 3D
The surface quality, the way something feels or looks like it might feel
The basic components of all visual artwork
Actual depth or the illusion of depth in a composition
A 2D area defined by or separated by an element
Rhythm
Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition
The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue
Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition
Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition
Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat
Variety
Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition
The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue
Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition
Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition
Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat
Proportion
Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition
The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue
Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition
Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition
Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat
Harmony
Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition
The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue
Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition
Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition
Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat
Color
Comparative relationships of certain elements to the whole and each other in a composition
The element of art that is derived from reflective light, the same as hue
Stresses similarities of separate and related elements in a composition
Differences within elements through a series of changes in a composition
Repetition of elements to create a visual tempo or beat
Colors opposite on the color wheel
Tertiary
Complementary
Analogous
Primary
Secondary
Colors next to each other on the color wheel
Tertiary
Complementary
Analogous
Primary
Secondary
These colors cannot be created by mixing: red, blue, yellow
Tertiary
Complementary
Analogous
Primary
Secondary
Mixing a primary with a Secondary...Yellow-green, red-orange, blue-violet....
Tertiary
Complementary
Analogous
Primary
Secondary
When you mix two primary colors together: Orange, green, violet
Tertiary
Complementary
Analogous
Primary
Secondary
Which of the following represents the color wheel?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
The spectrum bent into a circle
Blues, greens and violets
Which of the following represents warm colors?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
The spectrum bent into a circle
Blues, greens and violets
Which of the following represents cool colors?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
The spectrum bent into a circle
Blues, greens and violets
Which of the following represents monochromatic colors?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
One color plus Black and White
Blues, greens and violets
Which of the following represents shades?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
The spectrum bent into a circle
Blues, greens and violets
Which of the following represents tints?
Reds, oranges and yellows
Darker value of a color
Lighter value of a color
The spectrum bent into a circle
Blues, greens and violets
The creation of a form through layering and addition of materials/mass to create a form
Additive
Subtractive
Assemblage
The study and design of type
Graphics
Typography
Fonts
The taking away of materials to reveal a desired form, carving
Assemblege
Subtractive
Additive
Sculpture
How art is judged in a culture
Art works that are made to be used instead of only to be enjoyed
The arrangement of materials in 3D space to create a composition
The combination of multiple materials and techniques in a single composition
The manipulation of a material to create a desired form or shape
Installation
Modeling
Relief
Carving
Kinetic
A thin transparent application of paint covering a large area
Gradation
Wash
Dry Brush
Wet on Wet
When two pigments are painted at the same time, easily blending
Gradation
Layering
Wet on Wet
Dry Brush
When little water is used and a rough textural mark is left
Wet on Wet
Wash
Transition
Dry Brush
The following 7 terms are all art elements:
Pattern, Movement, Line, Shape, Value, Form, Color
Color, Line, Shape, Value, Form, Space, Texture
Texture, Proportion, Perspective, Comparison, Variety, Contour, Gesture
Shape, Line Color, Value, Pattern, Form, Moovement
What type of line creates movement and excitement in a composition?
Horizontal
Vertical
Diagonal
Broken
When you abstract an image you can:
Alter the colors
Change anything from its original form
Simplify the image
Divide the objects into multiple shapes
All of the Above
Image 1 is what aesthetic/art style?
Imitationalism/Realism
Emotionalism
Formalism
Image 2 is what aesthetic/art style?
Imitationalism/Realism
Emotionalism
Formalism
Image 3 is what aesthetic/art style?
Imitationalism/Realism
Emotionalism
Formalism
Which image has a smooth transition of value?
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Which image has a dramatic use of contrast?
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
There is a strong feeling of movement in image...
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
The image that uses only geometric shapes is...
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
In this Image is the EMPHASIS or which area is the focal point?
The red rose
The blue cup
The face on the right
What type of BALANACE does this image have?
Asymmetrical
Symmetrical
Radial
In the sculpture above the torso of the figure includes what type of space?
Positive space
Negative space
Background space
What type of sculpture is the image above?
Kinetic
Relief
Free-standing
When creating this sculpture, the artist was probably more concerned with:
The clothing and attire of the time period
Expression on the face
Relationship with other objects near by
Capturing the pose of the model rather than the details
The logo in the advertisement is:
The ideal beverage
Coca Cola
The woman on the carriage
Drink
What product is the advertisement is selling:
Shoes
How to buy a home
A drink
A new car
What part of the advertisement is the statement, “The ideal beverage for discriminating people.”?
Headline
Subheading
Type
Font
In what part of the illustration is perspective used?
Woman
Carriage
Horse
Figures
When creating the work above the artist used what technique to apply the media?
Wet on Wet
Mark making /Impasto
Perspective
Scumbling
The material/process used to create the artwork above is__________?
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Collage
Looking at the facial expression and colors used to create the work above, one could interpret the mood to be:
Happy
Excited
Worried
Somber/Sad
Rhythm and repetition are used in what part of the image above?
Skin
Background
Beard and Hair
The material/process used to create the artwork above is___________?
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Collage
The texture in the image above is:
Real texture
Implied texture
The shoulder pad on the figure above uses what principle of design?
Pattern
Balance
Color
Contrast
The material/process used to create the artwork above is (a) ?
Based on the type of clothing the person above is wearing, who do you think they are?
Royalty
Peasant
Farmer
Soldier
To create a feeling of space in the work above the artist used what technique?
Perspective
Color vibrancy
Overlapping objects
The material/process used to create the artwork above is (a) ?
When looking at Image 2, what about this painting communicates the culture, or where these people live?
The plants
The writing and text
The paint
Which image best depicts multiple generations working together?
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Looking at the image and the machines the farmers are using, one can guess which time period this painting represents.
Prehistoric
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Roman empire
