Test: Art Terms - 20 Questions

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5 Matching Questions

  1. figurative
  2. line
  3. aesthetics
  4. genre
  5. function
  1. a The purpose and use of a work of art.
  2. b Pertaining to representation of form or figure in art.
  3. c The representation of people, subjects, and scenes from everyday life.
  4. d A point moving in space. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, color, or direction
  5. e A branch of philosophy; the study of art and theories about the nature and components of aesthetic experience.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

  1. A graphic system used by artists to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface. The lines of buildings and other objects in a picture are slanted, making them appear to extend back into space.
  2. A balance of parts on opposite sides of a perceived midline, giving the appearance of equal visual weight.
  3. An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g., paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface.
  4. Condition of being twisted or bent out of shape. In art, this is often used as an expressive technique.
  5. The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize the similarities of separate but related parts.

5 True/False Question

  1. content → An artistic composition made of various materials (e.g., paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface.

          

  2. background → Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the front. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.

          

  3. focal point → Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the front. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.

          

  4. foreground → Part of a two-dimensional artwork that appears to be nearer the viewer or in the front. Middle ground and background are the parts of the picture that appear to be farther and farthest away.

          

  5. arbitrary colors → Colors selected and used without reference to those found in reality.

          

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