Deck 1: Understanding Art

Question 1

_________________ in a composition describes an attention-grabbing aspect that directs the viewer's eye to a particular area,giving it visual or conceptual dominance.

A) ​Focal point 
B) ​Emphasis 
C) ​Variety 
D) Chaos​ 
E) ​Unity

Answer 1

  B

Question 2

How does an artist create nonobjective art?

Answer 2

  Answers may vary

Question 3

_______________refers to the totality of a composition or design-the arrangement or organization of all of its visual elements.

A) ​Form 
B) ​Humanism 
C) ​Narrative 
D) ​Iconography 
E) ​Subject

Answer 3

  A

Question 4

The underlying symbolism in an artist's depiction of an elderly man stooped over amongst leafless,snow-covered trees in the depths of winter is most likely which of the following? 

A) ​The man is still in the prime of life. 
B) ​The man is waiting for help. 
C) ​It is the holiday season. 
D) ​The man enjoys the snow. 
E) ​The man is approaching death.

Question 5

_______________ is defined as a sense of oneness or cohesiveness.It has the effect of gathering the elements of a composition into a harmonious whole.

A) ​Focal point 
B) ​Emphasis 
C) ​Variety 
D) ​Chaos 
E) ​Unity

Question 6

The word art encompasses many meanings,including process.Which of the following is considered an artistic process? 

A) ​A tapestry 
B) ​Human capacity 
C) ​Sculpting 
D) ​A building 
E) ​Memorization

Question 7

How do the subject,form,and content of works of art become evident?

Question 8

____________is often a key component of a work's content,even if its meaning is unapparent or indecipherable to a viewer.

A) ​Content 
B) ​Humanism 
C) ​Narrative 
D) ​Iconography 
E) ​Symbolism

Question 9

The form of an artwork includes all of the elements that make up the composition except __________.

A) ​texture 
B) ​balance 
C) ​color 
D) ​subject matter 
E) ​three dimensionality

Question 10

For most of the history of art,the __________is recognizable or at least reflects some sort of visual experience.

A) ​content 
B) ​humanism 
C) ​narrative 
D) ​iconography 
E) ​subject

Question 11

__________ is the study of the themes and symbols in the visual arts: the figures and images that lend works their underlying meanings.

A) ​Content 
B) ​Humanism 
C) ​Narrative 
D) ​Iconography 
E) ​Surrealism

Question 12

One of the best ways to illustrate stylistic differences between works of art is to choose several works that have a __________.

A) ​similar size 
B) ​common form 
C) ​common context 
D) ​common composition 
E) ​common theme

Question 13

Bronzino's complex allegory Venus,Cupid,Folly,and Time offers up such an iconographic puzzle that there is little doubt that he intended to leave the viewer with a sense of __________.

A) ​joy 
B) ​fascination 
C) ​ambiguity 
D) ​chaos 
E) ​sadness

Question 14

What are the principles of design?

Question 15

_______________ can be described as contrast and diversity.It is the counterpoint of unity.Juxtaposing various or contradictory elements in a composition adds interest,spontaneity,and the element of surprise.

A) ​Focal point 
B) ​Emphasis 
C) ​Variety 
D) ​Chaos 
E) ​Unity

Question 16

The __________ refers to a work's array of intangible aspects: the emotional,intellectual,psychological,symbolic elements.

A) ​content 
B) ​composition 
C) ​style 
D) ​form 
E) ​design

Question 17

Abstract art is usually described as what?

Question 18

__________ generally refers to distinctive characteristics of art and architecture that are common to a culture,era,or to a group of artists working at the same time or toward a common artistic goal.

A) ​Content 
B) ​Form 
C) ​Style 
D) ​Creativity 
E) ​Context

Question 19

____________describes the main point of interest in a work of art-one that captures and holds a viewer's attention.

A) ​Focal point 
B) ​Emphasis 
C) ​Variety 
D) ​Chaos 
E) ​Unity

Question 20

What is the difference between a medium and a technique?

Question 21

Discuss the use of allegory and iconography in Bronzino's Venus,Cupid,Folly,and Time.What do you think is meant by The Exposure of Luxury?

Question 22

How do both medium and technique make Gnaw unique?

Question 23

Picasso stated,"Everyone wants to understand art.Why not try to understand the song of a bird? Why does one love the night,flowers,everything around one without trying to understand them? But in the case of painting,people have to understand." Do you agree with this statement and why?

Question 24

Can photographs lie? Explain,using an example.

Question 25

Can the title of a work change its meaning for the viewer or make the artist's meaning clearer? Provide two examples to illustrate your points.