Understanding Composition and Form: Master the Basics of Art

Question 1

Which of these shapes is NOT a basic shape used in art?

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Heart

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Square

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Triangle

Question 2

When artists use contrasting colors in a painting, what might be the effect on the viewer?

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It can make certain parts of the painting stand out or recede.

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It can make the painting look more colorful and cheerful.

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It can create a sense of balance and harmony in the artwork.

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It can make the painting look more realistic.

Question 3

In a picture, what do we call the way things are arranged to make some parts look more important than others?

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Visual hierarchy

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Color scheme

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Perspective

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Balance

Question 4

In one-point perspective, how do objects appear as they move away from the vanishing point?

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They get smaller.

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They get larger.

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They stay the same size.

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They get distorted.

Question 5

In a picture, what is the empty space around the objects called?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

Question 6

When artists use colors that are different and also go well together in their artwork, what are they trying to make?

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A feeling of balance and unity

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A feeling of excitement and chaos

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A feeling of depth and perspective

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A feeling of realism and accuracy

Question 7

When drawing, what should you consider to make the shapes and objects look balanced and harmonious?

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The size and placement of the shapes and objects

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Only the colors of the shapes and objects

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Only the type of paper used

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Only the number of shapes and objects drawn

Question 8

How can we make a picture more interesting by using empty space?

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Leave some empty space around the objects in the picture.

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Fill the picture with as many objects as possible.

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Make the objects in the picture very small.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of balance that artists use to arrange elements in an artwork?

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Parallel balance

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Asymmetrical balance

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Symmetrical balance

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Radial balance

Question 10

When drawing a long road that disappears into the distance, how can you make it look like it's getting smaller and farther away?

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Make the road narrower as it goes into the distance.

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Make the road wider as it goes into the distance.

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Keep the road the same width along its entire length.

Question 11

Which design principle helps make parts of a picture stand out by using different sizes, shapes, or colors?

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Contrast

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Harmony

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Balance

Question 12

In art, visual hierarchy helps us to guide the viewer's eye. How can artists create visual hierarchy?

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Using different sizes and shapes

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Using the same color for everything

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Placing objects randomly

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Drawing everything in pencil

Question 13

When an artist uses lots of bright, warm colors like yellow, orange, and red in a painting, what emotion do you think they are trying to create?

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Happiness and cheerfulness

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Sadness and gloominess

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Anger and upset

Question 14

Think about a spoon and a chair. How does their shape help us use them?

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The spoon's shape helps us scoop up food.

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The chair's shape makes it comfortable to sit on.

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The shape of these objects doesn't matter for how they're used.

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The shape of these objects is only important for making them look nice.

Question 15

How do artists make a picture look like it has depth using linear perspective?

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Making things look smaller as they go further back in the picture.

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Using bright colors in the background.

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Drawing everything in a diagonal line.

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Adding shadows to the objects.

Question 16

How can using lines and shapes that seem to move and flow make a picture feel more lively and rhythmic, and how does this affect the overall impact of the artwork?

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Lines and shapes that seem to move and flow can make a picture feel like it's dancing or singing, which can make it more exciting and fun to look at.

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Lines and shapes that seem to move and flow can make a picture look more balanced and steady.

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Lines and shapes that seem to move and flow can make a picture look more real.

Question 17

Which shape has the most sides?

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Star (5 or more sides)

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Triangle (3 sides)

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Square (4 sides)

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Circle (no sides)

Question 18

What is the term for the way shapes, colours, and other elements are arranged in a picture?

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Composition

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Balance

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Perspective

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Form

Question 19

Which of these objects is an example of a three-dimensional shape?

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Sphere (ball shape)

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Square (flat shape)

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Line (one-dimensional shape)

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Triangle (flat shape with three sides)

Question 20

What is the term for the amount of space between objects in a picture?

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Space

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Shape

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Colour

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Line

Question 21

Which characteristic describes a symmetrical composition?

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Equal balance of elements on both sides

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Uneven arrangement of elements

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Use of bright and contrasting colours

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Lack of a clear focal point

Question 22

What word means the effect of distance in a drawing or painting?

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Perspective

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Balance

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Contrast

Question 23

Which shape is organic?

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Leaf

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Circle

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Square

Question 24

Which choice tells the difference between a warm color and a cool color?

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Warm colors are cozy and cool colors are chilly

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Warm colors are bright and cool colors are dark

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Warm colors are used to make things look close and cool colors are used to make things look far away

Question 25

What do artists call a painting or drawing of things that are not alive?

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A still life painting

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A picture of people

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A landscape painting

Question 26

Which shape has six equal sides?

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Hexagon

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Circle

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Rectangle

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Triangle

Question 27

What makes something look closer or further away in a picture?

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Perspective

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Contrast

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Proportion

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Balance

Question 28

Which colour is warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 29

How do we arrange things in a picture to make it interesting?

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Composition

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Proportion

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 30

Which is NOT a primary colour?

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

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Red

Question 31

What do we call the line that divides a shape in half?

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Line of symmetry

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Median

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Diameter

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Radius

Question 32

Which painting technique uses thick paint to create texture?

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Impasto

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Glazing

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Wash

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Sgraffito

Question 33

What is the name for the space around objects in a picture?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 34

What is a range of shades of the same color called?

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Value scale

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Color palette

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Hue chart

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Saturation scale

Question 35

Which type of line runs side-to-side without slanting?

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Horizontal line

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Vertical line

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Diagonal line

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Curved line

Question 36

What does texture add to an artwork?

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Depth and visual interest

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Durability and strength

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Movement and energy

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Realism and detail

Question 37

Which type of pattern is created by repeating the same shape or design over and over?

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Repeating pattern

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Radial pattern

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Symmetrical pattern

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Asymmetrical pattern

Question 38

Which shape has two straight sides and two curved sides?

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Oval

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 39

Which of these is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 40

How can you make a part of your drawing stand out?

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Make it a different size, color, or shape

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Put it in the middle

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Draw it very carefully

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Use arrows or lines to point to it

Question 41

What is the difference between texture and pattern?

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Texture is how something feels, pattern is how it looks

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Texture is made of repeated things, pattern is made of unique things

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Texture is created with light and shadow, pattern is created with color

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Texture makes things look deep, pattern makes things look busy

Question 42

Which part of an artwork is NOT involved in creating a sense of organization?

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Time

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Colors

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Shapes

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Lines

Question 43

What is the term for how objects are placed and arranged in an artwork?

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Composition

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Balance

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Perspective

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Form

Question 44

What effect does using lines that come together at a point in the distance create?

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They make objects look further away and create depth.

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They make objects look closer.

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They make objects seem to move.

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They emphasize the foreground of the artwork.

Question 45

Which of these shapes would be thought of as an organic shape?

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Leaf

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 46

In art, what is the difference between positive space and negative space?

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Positive space is the area with shapes and objects, while negative space is the empty area around them.

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Positive space is the background of the artwork, and negative space is the foreground.

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Positive space is the light areas of the artwork, and negative space is the dark areas.

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There is no difference between positive and negative space.

Question 47

Which color is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 48

What is the point where two lines meet called?

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Vertex

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Edge

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Plane

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Surface

Question 49

How do artists use lines, shapes, and colors to make something look like it is moving?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Balance

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Unity

Question 50

How do artists use light and shadow to create depth in a work of art?

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Chiaroscuro

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Perspective

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Foreshortening

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Overlapping

Question 51

What does visual organization mean in art?

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Arranging elements to create a pleasing visual experience

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Using different colors to create contrast

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Creating depth by using perspective

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Balancing the weight of objects

Question 52

Which type of balance in art places the visual weight of elements evenly on both sides of an artwork?

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Symmetrical

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Asymmetrical

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Radial

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Kandinsky

Question 53

What is the term for the point where all lines of perspective meet in an artwork?

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Vanishing point

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Horizon line

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Focal point

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Center point

Question 54

Which shape is commonly associated with stability and order in an artwork?

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

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Star

Question 55

Which of the following is a warm color?

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Orange

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Green

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Blue

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Violet

Question 56

What is the difference between overlapping and intersecting?

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Overlapping is when two objects sit on top of each other, while intersecting is when two objects cross each other

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Intersecting is when two objects sit on top of each other, while overlapping is when two objects cross each other

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Overlapping is when two objects cross each other, while intersecting is when two objects sit on top of each other

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There is no difference between overlapping and intersecting

Question 57

Which element of art is NOT considered 2D?

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Form

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 58

What is the term for the area of an artwork that first draws the viewer's attention?

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Focal point

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Background

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Foreground

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Negative space

Question 59

Which shapes are flat and have only two dimensions, like a piece of paper?

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Square

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Sphere

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Cube

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Pyramid

Question 60

What makes a picture look stable?

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Balance

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Contrast

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Rhythm

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Proportion

Question 61

What is the name for the space around the main object in a picture?

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Negative Space

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Background

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Foreground

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Middleground

Question 62

What does it mean when an artwork is symmetrical?

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It is divided into two equal halves with similar things on both sides

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Things in the artwork look closer or farther away

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The things in the artwork are arranged in a way that feels balanced

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It has different shapes and sizes mixed together

Question 63

What is the name of the imaginary line that shows where the sky meets the ground?

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Horizon

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Vertical line

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Parallel line

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Perpendicular line

Question 64

Which tool helps you draw smooth, curved lines?

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Compass

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Pencil

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Ruler

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Protractor