Question 1

A work of art made by painting a rectangular canvas only one shade of blue might be thought to have too much:
A) Balance
B) Unity
C) Design
D) Variety

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

If an artist made a sculpture using two kinds of metal, we might think it was done to introduce:
A) Unity
B) Complementary colors
C) Simulated texture
D) Variety

Accepted Answer

Using two kinds of metal in a sculpture introduces variety, as it incorporates different materials to create interest and contrast within the artwork.

Question 3

A sculpture that consisted of lot of different dolls could retain a quality of oneness through which property?
A) Time
B) Conceptual unity
C) Asymmetrical balance
D) Pattern

Accepted Answer

Conceptual unity refers to the underlying idea or theme that ties together the different elements of a work of art, giving it a sense of cohesion and oneness.

Question 4

If you saw a painting with four identically sized squares in it, which square would have the most visual weight?
A) A square with a cooler color than all of the others
B) A square with a lighter value than all of the others
C) A square with a rougher texture than all of the others
D) A square placed second from the right

Accepted Answer

A square with a rougher texture tends to have more visual weight because texture can create a sense of depth and interest, drawing the viewer's attention more than color, value, or placement alone.

Question 5

A sculpture that depicts a woman standing up straight, with her arms at her sides, is likely to have:
A) Symmetrical balance
B) Asymmetrical balance
C) Visual weight
D) Emphasis

Accepted Answer

A sculpture of a woman standing straight with arms at her sides is likely to have symmetrical balance, as both sides of the sculpture mirror each other.

Question 6

A painting that has one large red circle on the left and three smaller green circles on the right probably has:
A) Symmetrical balance
B) Radial symmetry
C) Asymmetrical balance
D) Pure symmetry

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance occurs when different elements are arranged in a way that creates a sense of balance despite their differences in size, shape, or color. The large red circle on one side and the smaller green circles on the other side create this type of balance.

Question 7

When something is emphasized, it is because it has:
A) Actual weight
B) Visual weight
C) Balance
D) Geometric shapes

Accepted Answer

Visual weight refers to the perceived importance or attention an element attracts in a composition, which is why something is emphasized.

Question 8

Linear perspective can be used to create:
A) Proportions
B) Emphasis
C) Geometric shapes
D) Simulated texture

Accepted Answer

The answer of Linear perspective can be used to create:
A)...

Question 9

A sculpture made of 10 concrete cubes spaced evenly in a grid would be:
A) Asymmetrically balanced
B) Afocal
C) Visually weighted
D) Implied

Accepted Answer

The sculpture is afocal because it lacks a single focal point, as the evenly spaced cubes create a uniform visual field without emphasizing any particular area.

Question 10

A sculpture of an ant that is ten feet tall is manipulating _______ to make the viewer _______ .
A) Scale / take a closer look
B) Proportion / step back
C) Proportion / feel drawn in
D) Scale / step back

Accepted Answer

The sculpture uses scale by being much larger than a real ant, which can make the viewer step back to take in its size.

Question 11

One way that art can be used as a tool to show power is by depicting people with a/an:
A) Distorted proportion
B) Hierarchical scale
C) Small scale
D) Asymmetrical balance

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical scale is a technique in art where figures are depicted in different sizes to indicate their importance or power, with more important figures shown larger than less important ones.

Question 12

Many cartoon characters, like Mickey Mouse, have large heads and small bodies. This is a manipulation of their:
A) Scale
B) Visual weight
C) Emphasis
D) Proportion

Accepted Answer

This is a manipulation of their proportion, as it involves altering the size relationship between different parts of the character's body.

Question 13

The golden section is an example of:
A) Hierarchical scaling
B) Ideal proportion
C) Architecture
D) Ideal scale

Accepted Answer

The golden section, also known as the golden ratio, is considered an ideal proportion that has been used in art and architecture for its aesthetically pleasing properties.

Question 14

A rhythm that repeats at long intervals would contrast with a rhythm that repeats at short intervals because:
A) Rhythm creates a sense of movement and speed
B) Rhythms are never the same
C) A and D
D) Rhythm creates a mood and feeling

Accepted Answer

A rhythm that repeats at long intervals creates a slower sense of movement and mood, while a rhythm that repeats at short intervals creates a faster sense of movement and mood. Both A and D are correct as they describe how rhythm affects perception.

Question 15

A sculpture made from 10 cubes of concrete would have rhythm if:
A) The cubes were stacked seamlessly into a single column
B) The cubes were all painted in different colors
C) The cubes were spaced so that they seemed to repeat
D) B and C

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sculpture made from 10 cubes of...

Question 16

A work of art that uses the same texture throughout must have a lot of variety.

Accepted Answer

Using the same texture throughout a work of art results in uniformity, not variety. Variety involves using different elements to create interest.

Question 17

Pure symmetry can make a work of art feel dynamic and exciting.

Accepted Answer

Pure symmetry often creates a sense of balance and stability, which can make a work of art feel static rather than dynamic and exciting.

Question 18

Linear perspective can help create emphasis.

Accepted Answer

Linear perspective can guide the viewer's eye to a focal point, creating emphasis on that area within a composition.

Question 19

Artists distort proportion to show distance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Artists distort proportion to show distance....

Question 20

Multiple similar masses can be used to create rhythm.

Accepted Answer

Multiple similar masses can be arranged in a sequence or pattern to create a visual rhythm, similar to how repeated sounds create rhythm in music.

Quiz 4: The Principles of Design

A work of art made by painting a rectangular canvas only one shade of blue might be thought to have too much:

If an artist made a sculpture using two kinds of metal, we might think it was done to introduce:

A sculpture that consisted of lot of different dolls could retain a quality of oneness through which property?

If you saw a painting with four identically sized squares in it, which square would have the most visual weight?

A sculpture that depicts a woman standing up straight, with her arms at her sides, is likely to have:

A painting that has one large red circle on the left and three smaller green circles on the right probably has:

When something is emphasized, it is because it has:

Linear perspective can be used to create:

A sculpture made of 10 concrete cubes spaced evenly in a grid would be:

A sculpture of an ant that is ten feet tall is manipulating _ to make the viewer _ .

One way that art can be used as a tool to show power is by depicting people with a/an:

Many cartoon characters, like Mickey Mouse, have large heads and small bodies. This is a manipulation of their:

The golden section is an example of:

A rhythm that repeats at long intervals would contrast with a rhythm that repeats at short intervals because:

A sculpture made from 10 cubes of concrete would have rhythm if:

A work of art that uses the same texture throughout must have a lot of variety.

Pure symmetry can make a work of art feel dynamic and exciting.

Linear perspective can help create emphasis.

Artists distort proportion to show distance.

Multiple similar masses can be used to create rhythm.