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VA Comp- FINAL EXAM Study Guide

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Class
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1.

Which element of art refers to the surface quality of an object, such as rough or smooth?

a)

Line

b)

Texture

c)

Value

d)

Shape

2.

An object that has height, width, and appears to show depth is called a:

a)

Form

b)

Line

c)

Pattern

d)

Balance

3.

Colors like red-violet, red, and red-orange belong to which type of color scheme?

a)

Warm

b)

Complementary

c)

Triadic

d)

Analogous

4.

Blue and orange are an example of which color relationship?

a)

Split-complementary

b)

Analogous

c)

Complementary

d)

Monochromatic

5.

When you add gray to a color, you create a:

a)

Tint

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Blend

6.

Which type of line is created quickly to capture movement or pose?

a)

Contour line

b)

Gestural line

c)

Implied line

d)

Parallel line

7.

A work of art that is evenly balanced on both sides shows:

a)

Radial balance

b)

Asymmetrical balance

c)

Symmetrical balance

d)

Informal balance

8.

A composition mostly made of squares, triangles, and rectangles is:

a)

Organic

b)

Geometric

c)

Abstract

d)

Atmospheric

9.

Which principle of design is created when elements repeat to form visual movement?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Proportion

c)

Rhythm

d)

Unity

10.

A color that has had white added to it is a:

a)

Shade

b)

Tint

c)

Neutral

d)

Tone

11.

An artwork that draws attention to one main area is using:

a)

Variety

b)

Movement

c)

Emphasis

d)

Balance

12.

A texture that is drawn to look real but cannot actually be felt is:

a)

Actual

b)

Simulated

c)

Inverted

d)

Abstract

13.

Section 2: Short Answer (30 points) 1. Which of the following lists contains only warm colors?

a)

Red, Orange, Yellow

b)

Blue, Green, Purple

c)

Red, Blue, Yellow

d)

Green, Orange, Purple

14.

Section 2: Short Answer (30 points) 2. Select an example of a cool color scheme:

a)

Blue, green, and purple

b)

Red, orange, and yellow

c)

Brown, beige, and tan

d)

Black, white, and gray

15.

Three types of rhythm are:

a)

Regular, Alternating, Flowing

b)

Syncopated, Dissonant, Chaotic

c)

Linear, Circular, Spiral

d)

Harmonic, Melodic, Polyphonic

16.

Which of the following lists contains four art media (materials)?

a)

Pencil, charcoal, watercolor, clay

b)

Paper, glue, scissors, tape

c)

Canvas, easel, palette, brush

d)

Ink, eraser, ruler, stapler

17.

The difference between shape and form is that:

a)

Shape is two-dimensional, while form is three-dimensional.

b)

Shape is three-dimensional, while form is two-dimensional.

c)

Shape and form are both two-dimensional.

d)

Shape and form are both three-dimensional.

18.

Section 2: Short Answer (30 points) 6. Which of the following images best represents an example of overlapping?

a)

Two circles partially covering each other

b)

Two circles far apart

c)

A single circle

d)

Two circles touching at one point

19.

Select the option that correctly lists two elements of art and two principles of design.

a)

Line, Shape (elements); Balance, Contrast (principles)

b)

Color, Texture (elements); Pencil, Brush (principles)

c)

Form, Space (elements); Canvas, Frame (principles)

d)

Value, Movement (elements); Paint, Sculpture (principles)

20.

Clay Stages- use the following word bank: plastic, leather-hard, bisqueware, slip, bone-dry 8. ________________: this is your working clay—flexible and easily changed.

a)

plastic

b)

leather-hard

c)

bisqueware

d)

slip

21.

9. ________________ is the wettest stage of clay and is muddy, like the glue of clay. You add this when you score.

a)

slip

b)

leather-hard

c)

bisque

d)

bone dry

22.

Clay Stages- use the following word bank: plastic, leather-hard, bisqueware, slip, bone-dry 10. ________________ is clay that has been fired and all moisture removed.

a)

bisqueware

b)

plastic

c)

leather-hard

d)

slip

23.

11. ________________ is the last stage where surface changes (like carving) can be made.

a)

leather-hard

b)

bone dry

c)

bisque

d)

plastic

24.

12. ________________ is the point of no return—no changes can be made.

a)

bone-dry

b)

leather-hard

c)

bisque

d)

greenware

25.

Printmaking: The process of transferring ink to paper to make multiple copies of an artwork (1 point): ______________________

a)

Printmaking

b)

Sculpting

c)

Photography

d)

Collage

26.

Printmaking: A small roller used to spread printing ink evenly on a surface before printing (1 point): ______________________

a)

Brayer

b)

Palette Knife

c)

Etching Needle

d)

Squeegee

27.

Steps to Printmaking (3 points): Make the ________________

a)

plate

b)

brush

c)

canvas

d)

frame

28.

Steps to Printmaking (3 points): Ink the ________________

a)

plate

b)

brush

c)

canvas

d)

roller

29.

Steps to Printmaking (3 points): Pull the ________________

a)

print

b)

paper

c)

ink

d)

roller

30.

Section 3: Performance Tasks (20 points total) 2. Select the best way to shade the circle to create a realistic sphere.

a)

Shade the circle with a gradual transition from dark to light to show depth.

b)

Shade the circle with only one solid color.

c)

Leave the circle unshaded.

d)

Draw straight lines across the circle.

31.

Match each element to its definition

a)

Line

1.

Mark showing how one point travels

b)

Shape

2.

A flat figure with an outline

c)

Value

3.

The lightness or darkness of something

32.

Match each element to its definition

a)

Line

1.

Mark showing how one point travels

b)

Shape

2.

Space surrounded by a line.

c)

Value

3.

The lightness or darkness of something

d)

Space

4.

Area around, above, below, beside..

e)

Texture

5.

The way something feels to the touch.

33.

A continuous mark connecting two points is known as a..

a)

Shape

b)

Line

c)

Texture

d)

Space

34.
The area around, above or inside an object is called:
a)
form
b)
perspective
c)
contrast
d)
space
35.
________ is the placement or arrangement of visual elements in an artwork.
a)
value
b)
composition
c)
perspective
d)
drawing
36.

The element of art that is the lightness or darkness of a color or an object is...

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Form

d)

Value

37.

What are the two types of spaces?

a)

small and big

b)

light and dark

c)

bright and dull

d)

positive and negative

38.
______ describes the feel of an actual surface. The surface quality of an object; can be real or implied. 
a)
Space
b)
Form
c)
Texture
d)
Line
39.

______ is the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Perspective

c)

Shape

d)

Composition

40.

______is the light reflected off of objects. It has three main characteristics: hue, value and intensity.

a)

texture

b)

proportion

c)

color

d)

line