WorksheetsIB Visual Art-Formal Qualities
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which element is associated with the words "Diagonal, Contour, Expressive"?
Line
Shape
Movement
Proportion
Which element is associated with the words "Gradation, Shadow, Hard Light"?
Shape
Value
Texture
Transparency
True/False: most of your CS writing will happen outside of class.
True
False
Which principle is associated with the words "Contrast, Dominance, Focal Point"?
Unity
Variety
Emphasis
Balance
Which element is associated with the words "Circular, Geometric, 2-Dimensional"?
Line
Shape
Form
Space
Which principle is associated with the words "Dark/Light, Hard/Soft, Saturated/Muted"?
Unity
Contrast
Rhythm
Proportion
Which element is used to describe "the surface quality of a work, such as smooth or bumpy"?
Color
Space
Texture
Form
Which element refers to "the illusion of depth or the area within, around, or between elements"?
Shape
Space
Form
Transparency
What principle is achieved when "a composition feels complete and cohesive"?
Variety
Repetition
Balance
Unity
What element is created when "light strikes an object and is reflected back to the eye"?
Color
Value
Transparency
Texture
"The artist uses light gradation to create depth and emphasize form." Which element is being described?
Color
Value
Texture
Balance
In addition to describing the Elements & Principles that you see, what other areas should you write about in the formal qualities section?
Materials, Process, Techniques, Your Interpretation
Artist Bio, Market Value, Audience Demographics
Location of the artwork, portrait of the artist, Framing materials
Function & Purpose, Cultural Context, Interpretation
"The bold lines and sharp angles create a sense of tension and energy." Which principle is being referenced?
Unity
Proportion
Contrast
Movement
"Soft, muted tones evoke a calm, serene mood." Which element is most relevant here?
Form
Color
Texture
Line
"The overlapping layers in the background create the illusion of depth." Which element is key?
Line
Shape
Space
Transparency
True/False: Majority of research for CS happens in the Function & Purpose and Cultural Significance slides.
True
False
Which principle helps organize a chaotic composition into a visually stable arrangement?
Repetition
Unity
Balance
Emphasis
How does the use of texture in a painting influence the interpretation of the narrative?
Creates a sense of unity.
Enhances the visual message.
Adds tactile interest to the work.
All of the above.
In terms of the presentation of formal qualities, which type of screen is easiest for the reader to follow?
Left
Right
When an artist uses complementary colors, which principle are they utilizing?
Variety
Proportion
Contrast
Movement
Which element is most relevant when discussing the interaction between figure and ground?
Line
Space
Value
Unity
"This sculpture's heavy, solid form dominates the composition and creates a sense of permanence." Which element is being described?
Line
Texture
Form
Space
How many words should usually be in a single CS slide?
150-350 words
200-400 words
350-500 words
250-450 words
When is CS #1 due (all 3 sections)?
Fri, Dec 6th
Mon, Dec 9th
Wed, Dec 11
Fri, Dec 13
How might an artist’s use of layering materials, such as paint and collage, affect the principles of unity and balance in their work?
It creates a chaotic and disjointed composition.
It adds depth and cohesiveness to the arrangement.
It prevents the viewer from focusing on the message.
It eliminates the sense of rhythm in the artwork.
How do the visuals in a surrealist artwork—such as dreamlike imagery and distorted proportions—contribute to its mood and narrative?
They emphasize scientific accuracy in the composition.
They create a sense of logic and order.
They simplify the narrative by eliminating details.
They evoke mystery and emotional unease.
Match the criterion with the "big picture" idea
Formal Qualities
What we see
Purpose
Their why
Cultural Significance
Their world
Function
Their role
