Question 1

In painting and drawing, artists often use the technique of ________ to describe the way shadows and light define the mass of forms.
A) refraction
B) spatial organization
C) isometric perspective
D) simultaneous contrast
E) chiaroscuro

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro is a technique in which an artist uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms. This technique is often used to describe the way shadows and light define the mass of forms in painting and drawing.

Question 2

"Passive pink" refers to the color that
A) recedes in a monochromatic color scheme where pure red dominates.
B) results from combining a warm red with a cooler hue.
C) seemed to calm and relax violent children in studies of color's effects upon the mind and body.
D) is the normal value of red.
E) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

"Passive pink" is a term coined in studies of color psychology to describe the calming effects of pale pink on aggressive or violent individuals. It does not refer to a specific shade of pink in a color scheme or the normal value of red.

Question 3

In Albrecht Dürer's woodcut The Draftsman Drawing a Reclining Nude, the draftsman is using a device to help him achieve the effect of
A) foreshortening.
B) chiaroscuro.
C) a restricted palette.
D) the illusion of motion.
E) simultaneous contrast.

Accepted Answer

The Draftsman Drawing a Reclining Nude shows the draftsman using a device called a perspective grid to achieve the effect of foreshortening, which is the technique of depicting an object or body part as closer to the viewer than it actually is. The perspective grid helps the draftsman to accurately portray the angles and proportions of the reclining nude from a specific point of view.

Question 4

Lines are used in art to indicate
A) boundaries between forms.
B) direction and motion.
C) shadows and highlights.
D) spatial depth on flat surfaces.
E) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the answers listed are correct. Lines can be used for any or all of those purposes in art. They can indicate boundaries between forms, such as outlining the edges of a figure or object. They can also suggest direction and motion, as in the case of diagonal or curved lines that create a sense of movement. Lines can be used to create shadows and highlights through cross-hatching or other techniques. And perhaps most importantly, lines can be used to create a sense of spatial depth on flat surfaces, suggesting that some forms are closer or farther away than others.

Question 5

Charles White's Untitled illustrates the technique of
A) hatching.
B) atmospheric perspective.
C) impasto.
D) saturation.
E) foreshortening.

Accepted Answer

Charles White's Untitled uses the technique of hatching, where lines are closely and repeatedly drawn in the same direction to create shading and texture.

Question 6

Which of the visual elements can best be described as "the path of a moving point"?
A) motion
B) time
C) mass
D) line
E) light

Accepted Answer

The visual element that can best be described as "the path of a moving point" is a line. It is a continuous mark on a surface made by a moving point.

Question 7

Raphael's The Madonna of the Meadows is composed using the implied shape of a
A) trapezoid.
B) square.
C) pyramid.
D) triangle.
E) circle.

Accepted Answer

The composition of The Madonna of the Meadows is based on the use of a triangle to create a sense of stability and balance. The three figures (Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist) are arranged in a triangular formation, with Mary at the apex and the two children forming the base. The use of this triangular composition helps to draw the viewer's eye towards the central figure of Mary and creates a sense of harmony and balance within the painting.

Question 8

Mixing two primary colors produces a ________ color.
A) secondary
B) passive
C) complementary
D) triad
E) monochromatic

Accepted Answer

Mixing two primary colors (red, yellow, blue) produces a secondary color (orange, green, purple).

Question 9

One common issue facing those who work to conserve works of art is
A) the effect of light.
B) the work of earlier restorers.
C) changing levels of heat and humidity.
D) pollution.
E) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can have negative impacts on the conservation of works of art. Exposure to light can cause fading or discoloration, previous restoration attempts can have harmful effects, fluctuating levels of heat and humidity can cause warping or cracking, and pollution can cause degradation of the materials. Conserving works of art requires careful attention to all of these factors and more.

Question 10

Which artist uses light itself as the main material and whose work increases our awareness of light as a presence in the world?
A) Flor Garduño
B) Joseph Wright
C) Joseph Albers
D) Doug Wheeler
E) Claude Monet

Accepted Answer

Doug Wheeler is the artist who uses light itself as the main material and whose work increases our awareness of light as a presence in the world.

Question 11

During the 20th century, which of the following became a recognized element of art?
A) motion
B) texture
C) color
D) line
E) shape

Accepted Answer

Motion, also known as movement or kinetics, became a recognized element of art during the 20th century with the rise of kinetic and performance art movements. Texture, color, line, and shape were all established elements of art prior to the 20th century.

Question 12

The vanishing point in Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is
A) at the exact center of the picture.
B) just behind the head of the figure of Jesus.
C) on the horizon line.
D) all of these: at the exact center of the picture, just behind the head of the figure of Jesus, and on the horizon line.
E) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The vanishing point in The Last Supper is located at the exact center of the picture, just behind the head of Jesus, and on the horizon line, making all the options correct.

Question 13

The 18th-century Indian painting of Maharana Amar Singh and others watching musicians and acrobats utilizes the two most basic visual cues for implying depth on a flat surface. They are
A) chiaroscuro and hatching.
B) atmospheric perspective and foreshortening.
C) implied line and a vanishing point.
D) position and overlap.
E) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The two most basic visual cues for implying depth on a flat surface used in the 18th-century Indian painting are position and overlap. Position refers to the placement of objects in relation to each other on the plane, while overlap refers to how one object obscures another to imply spatial relationships.

Question 14

A black-and-white photograph of a scene eliminates the hues and intensities of the scene's colors, but captures the ________ of the colors.
A) pigments
B) chromas
C) harmonies
D) values
E) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, which is still present in a black-and-white photograph. The other options do not accurately describe what is captured in a black-and-white photograph.

Question 15

In art, shapes that suggest forms found in nature are called ________ shapes.
A) organic
B) real
C) geometric
D) environmental
E) three-dimensional

Accepted Answer

Organic shapes are shapes that resemble forms found in nature, such as leaves, flowers, and animals. They tend to have curving, flowing lines and irregular, asymmetrical forms.

Question 16

In drawing, the outer boundaries of two-dimensional forms are defined by ________, while the outer boundaries perceived among three-dimensional forms are defined by ________.
A) graphite; ink
B) visual elements; principles of design
C) outlines; contour lines
D) thick lines; thin lines
E) actual lines; implied lines

Accepted Answer

Outlines are used to define the outer boundaries of two-dimensional forms, while contour lines are used to define the outer boundaries among three-dimensional forms.

Question 17

Artists can portray _________ textures that are created to look like something other than a flat painted surface.
A) actual
B) hatching
C) chroma
D) visual
E) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

Visual textures are created to give the illusion of texture through techniques such as shading, highlighting, and layering, allowing the artwork to appear three-dimensional and tactile.

Question 18

In the additive process of color mixing, red light, green light, and blue light combine to produce ________ light.
A) yellow
B) black
C) white
D) grayish brown
E) green

Accepted Answer

The additive process of color mixing involves combining different wavelengths of light together in order to create new colors. Red light, green light, and blue light are the primary colors of light and when they are all combined together, they create white light. Therefore, the correct answer is C) white.

Question 19

A necessary feature of pattern is
A) texture.
B) color.
C) modeling.
D) vanishing points.
E) repetition.

Accepted Answer

Repetition is the necessary feature of pattern. Patterns are created by repeating elements or motifs, which can be seen in various forms of art and design. While texture, color, modeling, and vanishing points can all contribute to the visual impact of a pattern, none of them are essential to its creation or recognition.

Question 20

The use of atmospheric perspective is a prominent aspect of which work?
A) Les bêtes de la mer by Henri Matisse
B) The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak by Albert Bierstadt
C) Untitled by Keith Haring
D) A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
E) The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak by Albert Bierstadt is a prime example of the use of atmospheric perspective, as the background mountains are painted with a blueish haze to create the illusion of distance and depth.

Quiz 4: The Visual Elements

In painting and drawing, artists often use the technique of ________ to describe the way shadows and light define the mass of forms.

"Passive pink" refers to the color that

In Albrecht Dürer's woodcut The Draftsman Drawing a Reclining Nude, the draftsman is using a device to help him achieve the effect of

Lines are used in art to indicate

Charles White's Untitled illustrates the technique of

Which of the visual elements can best be described as "the path of a moving point"?

Raphael's The Madonna of the Meadows is composed using the implied shape of a

Mixing two primary colors produces a ________ color.

One common issue facing those who work to conserve works of art is

Which artist uses light itself as the main material and whose work increases our awareness of light as a presence in the world?

During the 20th century, which of the following became a recognized element of art?

The vanishing point in Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is

The 18th-century Indian painting of Maharana Amar Singh and others watching musicians and acrobats utilizes the two most basic visual cues for implying depth on a flat surface. They are

A black-and-white photograph of a scene eliminates the hues and intensities of the scene's colors, but captures the ________ of the colors.

In art, shapes that suggest forms found in nature are called ________ shapes.

In drawing, the outer boundaries of two-dimensional forms are defined by , while the outer boundaries perceived among three-dimensional forms are defined by .

Artists can portray _________ textures that are created to look like something other than a flat painted surface.

In the additive process of color mixing, red light, green light, and blue light combine to produce ________ light.

A necessary feature of pattern is

The use of atmospheric perspective is a prominent aspect of which work?