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Exam Review - Visual Arts Comprehensive 1 Practice Test

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mixing two primary colors together produces a:

a)

Primary color

b)

Secondary color

c)

Tertiary color

d)

Neutral color

2.

A circular design that repeats shapes evenly from the center demonstrates which type of balance?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Radial

d)

Horizontal

3.

The materials and tools an artist works with are referred to as:

a)

Technique

b)

Style

c)

Media

d)

Subject matter

4.

An artwork focused on a person’s face, expression, or identity is best described as a:

a)

Landscape

b)

Still life

c)

Portrait

d)

Narrative

5.

Strong differences between rough and smooth surfaces rely on which design principle?

a)

Pattern

b)

Unity

c)

Contrast

d)

Balance

6.

Adding white to blue paint results in a:

a)

Shade

b)

Tint

c)

Hue

d)

Neutral

7.

The area of an image that appears closest to the viewer is called the:

a)

Background

b)

Middle ground

c)

Foreground

d)

Horizon

8.

Predictable repetition of visual elements demonstrates:

a)

Rhythm

b)

Pattern

c)

Movement

d)

Emphasis

9.

Graphite, charcoal, and pastel are classified as:

a)

Wet media

b)

Dry media

c)

Mixed media

d)

Digital media

10.

The visual path that leads a viewer's eye through an artwork is created through:

a)

Balance

b)

Unity

c)

Movement

d)

Pattern

11.

Art that attempts to show subjects realistically and accurately belongs to which style?

a)

Abstract

b)

Non-objective

c)

Realism

d)

Surrealism

12.

Squares, triangles, and circles are examples of:

a)

Organic shapes

b)

Irregular shapes

c)

Geometric shapes

d)

Negative shapes

13.

Artists use which tool to understand relationships between colors?

a)

Value scale

b)

Grid

c)

Color wheel

d)

Hue chart

14.

Building value using dots instead of lines is called:

a)

Hatching

b)

Cross-hatching

c)

Stippling

d)

Blending

15.

When all parts of an artwork feel connected and complete, which principle is at work?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

16.

Loose brushstrokes and attention to light and atmosphere are key traits of:

a)

Cubism

b)

Impressionism

c)

Surrealism

d)

Pop Art

17.

A loose, energetic line used to capture motion rather than detail is a:

a)

Outline

b)

Gesture line

c)

Implied line

d)

Horizon line

18.

Colors positioned next to one another on the color wheel form which relationship?

a)

Complementary

b)

Analogous

c)

Neutral

d)

Primary

19.

A cube or sphere is an example of which element of art?

a)

Shape

b)

Space

c)

Form

d)

Texture

20.

Drawing the outline of a subject without lifting the pencil is known as:

a)

Gesture drawing

b)

Contour drawing

c)

Perspective drawing

d)

Sketching

21.

The people, places, or objects shown in an artwork are known as its:

a)

Media

b)

Composition

c)

Subject matter

d)

Pattern

22.

Parallel lines that appear to meet in the distance demonstrate:

a)

Atmospheric perspective

b)

Linear perspective

c)

Foreshortening

d)

Shading

23.

Using one color and all of its lighter and darker variations is an example of:

a)

Complementary harmony

b)

Monochromatic harmony

c)

Neutral harmony

d)

Warm harmony

24.

A flat area enclosed by lines with no depth represents which element?

a)

Form

b)

Space

c)

Shape

d)

Line

25.

The qualities that make an artwork visually pleasing are described as:

a)

Craftsmanship

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Pattern

d)

Unity

26.

Attaching paper, fabric, or photographs to a surface is called:

a)

Fresco

b)

Collage

c)

Stippling

d)

Grid

27.

The main point of interest in an artwork is called the:

a)

Emphasis

b)

Background

c)

Space

d)

Texture

28.

Browns, grays, whites, and blacks are considered part of which color harmony?

a)

Warm

b)

Cool

c)

Neutral

d)

Analogous

29.

Clay, metal, and stone are most often used in:

a)

Drawing

b)

Painting

c)

Three-dimensional art

d)

Printmaking

30.

Strong differences between light and dark areas create:

a)

Pattern

b)

Contrast

c)

Unity

d)

Rhythm

31.

Artists use which tool to plan, experiment, and practice ideas?

a)

Portfolio

b)

Visual journal / sketchbook

c)

Exhibit catalog

d)

Reference book

32.

Art that avoids recognizable imagery and focuses on color and shape is called:

a)

Abstract

b)

Non-objective

c)

Narrative

d)

Realism

33.

In perspective drawing, the imaginary eye-level line is the:

a)

Vanishing point

b)

Horizon line

c)

Grid line

d)

Foreground

34.

Designing layouts and visuals for advertisements is the work of a:

a)

Illustrator

b)

Architect

c)

Graphic designer

d)

Curator

35.

Mixing a primary color with a secondary color produces a:

a)

Complementary color

b)

Analogous color

c)

Tertiary color

d)

Neutral color

36.

When both sides of a composition mirror each other, the balance used is:

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Organic

37.

Art that begins with real subjects but distorts or simplifies them is described as:

a)

Non-objective

b)

Abstract

c)

Realism

d)

Documentary

38.

Making shapes appear three-dimensional through light and dark is called:

a)

Perspective

b)

Shading

c)

Collage

d)

Grid

39.

Blue, green, and violet together form which color grouping?

a)

Warm

b)

Cool

c)

Neutral

d)

Complementary

40.

The way visual elements are arranged within an artwork is known as:

a)

Emphasis

b)

Composition

c)

Pattern

d)

Media

41.

A design that spreads outward from a central point relies on which balance structure?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Radial

d)

Horizontal

42.

As graphite pencil grades move toward “B,” the marks become:

a)

Lighter and harder

b)

Softer and darker

c)

Sharper

d)

More detailed

43.

Dreamlike scenes and unrealistic imagery are most associated with:

a)

Impressionism

b)

Surrealism

c)

Cubism

d)

Realism

44.

The arrangement of elements to guide how an artwork is viewed is called:

a)

Media

b)

Composition

c)

Technique

d)

Subject

45.

Which element includes hue, value, and intensity?

a)

Line

b)

Color

c)

Shape

d)

Space

46.

Making objects appear smaller as they recede into space uses:

a)

Texture

b)

Perspective

c)

Pattern

d)

Contrast

47.

Which technique uses dots to build value instead of lines?

a)

Hatching

b)

Stippling

c)

Blending

d)

Gesture

48.

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by:

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Botticelli

49.

Colors found directly across from one another on the color wheel create:

a)

Monochromatic harmony

b)

Complementary harmony

c)

Neutral harmony

d)

Warm harmony

50.

Free-flowing shapes inspired by nature are described as:

a)

Geometric

b)

Organic

c)

Mechanical

d)

Negative

51.

The way a surface feels or appears to feel is controlled by:

a)

Texture

b)

Value

c)

Space

d)

Shape

52.

The Last Supper was painted by:

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Donatello

d)

Giotto

53.

A small planning sketch created before a final artwork is called a:

a)

Draft

b)

Thumbnail

c)

Contour

d)

Grid

54.

The main purpose of the Principles of Art is to:

a)

Identify materials

b)

Organize visual elements

c)

Label styles

d)

Measure accuracy

55.

A steady visual beat created through repetition demonstrates:

a)

Emphasis

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

56.

Acrylic, watercolor, and tempera are considered:

a)

Dry media

b)

Wet media

c)

Print media

d)

Mixed media

57.

Self-portraits exploring identity and personal experience are strongly associated with:

a)

Georgia O'Keeffe

b)

Frida Kahlo

c)

Dorothea Lange

d)

Artemisia Gentileschi

58.

Which element describes surface quality?

a)

Texture

b)

Value

c)

Space

d)

Shape

59.

Using opposite colors to create strong visual impact relies on:

a)

Analogous harmony

b)

Complementary harmony

c)

Neutral harmony

d)

Warm harmony

60.

Balance that feels even but is not mirrored is described as:

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Asymmetrical

d)

Vertical

61.

The Old Guitarist was painted by:

a)

Monet

b)

Picasso

c)

Van Gogh

d)

Dalí

62.

The area between and around objects in an artwork is called:

a)

Space

b)

Shape

c)

Form

d)

Value

63.

Precision, neatness, and care in artwork demonstrate:

a)

A. Aesthetics

b)

B. Craftsmanship

c)

C. Formalism

d)

D. Concept

64.

Which tool shows a gradual transition from white to black?

a)

Color wheel

b)

Value scale

c)

Hue chart

d)

Grid

65.

Guernica was created by:

a)

Cézanne

b)

Picasso

c)

Monet

d)

Dalí

66.

When objects overlap, which element helps show depth?

a)

Line

b)

Space

c)

Texture

d)

Shape

67.

Artwork with no recognizable subject matter is categorized as:

a)

Abstract

b)

Realism

c)

Non-objective

d)

Narrative

68.

Red, orange, and yellow together form which palette?

a)

Cool

b)

Neutral

c)

Warm

d)

Complementary

69.

The final step of Art Criticism involves making a:

a)

Plan

b)

Judgment

c)

Sketch

d)

Revision

70.

Which tool visually maps color relationships?

a)

Value scale

b)

Color wheel

c)

Grid

d)

Horizon line

71.

Artwork showing outdoor scenery is classified as a:

a)

Still life

b)

Landscape

c)

Genre scene

d)

Abstract

72.

Edges and outlines in artwork are created using which element?

a)

Shape

b)

Line

c)

Texture

d)

Space

73.

Art that presents illogical or dreamlike imagery is associated with:

a)

Cubism

b)

Surrealism

c)

Impressionism

d)

Realism

74.

Brightness or dullness of a color refers to its:

a)

Hue

b)

Value

c)

Intensity

d)

Contrast

75.

A chart used to organize shading from light to dark is a:

a)

Color wheel

b)

Value scale

c)

Hue chart

d)

Grid

76.

Flat areas defined by edges are examples of:

a)

Shape

b)

Form

c)

Space

d)

Line

77.

Leading the viewer's eye throughout an artwork relies on:

a)

Pattern

b)

Movement

c)

Unity

d)

Balance

78.

Creating images to support written stories is the role of a(n):

a)

Illustrator

b)

Animator

c)

Curator

d)

Sculptor

79.

Lightness and darkness in artwork are controlled through:

a)

Color

b)

Value

c)

Texture

d)

Space

80.

Rapid brushstrokes capturing light effects are characteristic of:

a)

Impressionism

b)

Cubism

c)

Surrealism

d)

Pop Art

81.

A flat line defining the edge of a shape is called a(n):

a)

Gesture line

b)

Outline

c)

Implied line

d)

Horizon line

82.

Drawing attention to a specific area of an artwork uses:

a)

Balance

b)

Emphasis

c)

Unity

d)

Pattern

83.

A small planning sketch created early in the art process is a:

a)

Thumbnail

b)

Draft

c)

Contour

d)

Grid

84.

Making distant objects lighter and less detailed uses:

a)

Linear perspective

b)

Atmospheric perspective

c)

Isometric perspective

d)

Symbolic space

85.

A sense of visual completeness reflects which principle?

a)

Movement

b)

Unity

c)

Pattern

d)

Balance

86.

Working with one color and its variations relies on:

a)

Complementary harmony

b)

Monochromatic harmony

c)

Neutral harmony

d)

Warm harmony

87.

Visual branding and advertisement layouts are designed by a:

a)

Illustrator

b)

Graphic designer

c)

Architect

d)

Curator

88.

Which element creates boundaries and outlines?

a)

Shape

b)

Line

c)

Texture

d)

Space

89.

Empty or open areas in an artwork are referred to as:

a)

Space

b)

Shape

c)

Form

d)

Value

90.

In perspective drawing, parallel lines converge at the:

a)

Horizon line

b)

Vanishing point

c)

Foreground

d)

Grid

91.

Artwork created without depicting recognizable objects is:

a)

Abstract

b)

Non-objective

c)

Realistic

d)

Narrative

92.

Organized repetition of elements demonstrates:

a)

Rhythm

b)

Pattern

c)

Emphasis

d)

Contrast

93.

What term identifies what is shown in an artwork?

a)

Media

b)

Subject matter

c)

Composition

d)

Pattern

94.

Two-dimensional enclosed areas are called:

a)

Form

b)

Shape

c)

Space

d)

Line

95.

Wayne Thiebaud’s paintings of cakes are examples of:

a)

Historical narrative

b)

Social commentary

c)

Still life

d)

Symbolism

96.

Darkening a color by adding black creates a:

a)

Tint

b)

Shade

c)

Hue

d)

Neutral

97.

Visual stability in an artwork is achieved through:

a)

Unity

b)

Balance

c)

Emphasis

d)

Rhythm

98.

This color scheme consists of 3-4 colors, side by side on the color wheel.

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Triad

c)

Analogous

d)

Neutral

99.

Creating a shade involves adding this to your color:

a)

Black

b)

white

c)

red

d)

green

100.

Creating a tint involves adding what to your color?

a)

black

b)

white

c)

it's complement

d)

a neutral