Harmony in Art: A Guide to Creating Visually Pleasing Compositions

Question 1

Which technique is NOT used to create visual harmony in art?

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Using lots of different colors and patterns

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Using complementary colors

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Repeating shapes and patterns

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Using a limited color palette

Question 2

In shape harmony, which arrangement creates a feeling of movement?

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Curvilinear arrangement

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Symmetrical arrangement

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Asymmetrical arrangement

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Radial arrangement

Question 3

When creating a composition, which principle helps to spread visual weight evenly?

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Balance

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Proportion

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Emphasis

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Rhythm

Question 4

Which shape gives a feeling of stability?

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Square

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Circle

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Triangle

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Spiral

Question 5

When you use colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, it creates a sense of:

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Visual interest

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Boredom

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Calmness

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Confusion

Question 6

Which of the following 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 7

Which of the following is a key element of a balanced artwork?

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Equal visual weight on both sides

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Lots of bright colors

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Variety of shapes and textures

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Asymmetrical arrangement

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a technique for creating color harmony in art?

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Using any colors you want without following any rules

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Using colors that are side-by-side on the color wheel

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Using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

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Using only one color in different shades

Question 9

Which of these does NOT create color harmony?

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Only black and white

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Colors next to each other on the color wheel

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Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

Question 10

What is the main purpose of harmony in art?

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To create a sense of unity and balance

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To use bright colors and shapes

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To show movement and action

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To make art look chaotic and disorganized

Question 11

Which of these textures would add the most interest to a collage?

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Smooth, rough, and bumpy

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Soft, fluffy, and silky

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Shiny, matte, and clear

Question 12

When preparing to paint, why might an artist use a grid?

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To balance the elements of the painting and plan its layout

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To complete the painting faster

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To make the painting look more realistic

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of symmetrical balance?

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A diagonal line of symmetry

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Equal weight on both sides of the artwork

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A vertical line of symmetry

Question 14

How is a sketch different from a finished painting?

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A sketch is an unfinished drawing, while a finished painting is detailed and polished.

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A sketch is bigger than a finished painting.

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A sketch is made with different materials than a finished painting.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a sketchbook for artists?

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To practice drawing and develop ideas

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To store finished artwork

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To show off completed artwork to others

Question 16

What do we call it when shapes are put together in a way that makes them look balanced and orderly?

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Shape harmony

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Texture harmony

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Color harmony

Question 17

When you're putting together a picture or drawing, where you put things is important to make it look:

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Balanced

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Interesting

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Bright

Question 18

Which of these colors is a warm color?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Purple

Question 19

Which type of line can be used to make things in a picture or drawing seem to move?

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Zigzag line

Question 20

Which color is associated with peace and tranquility?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 21

Which texture combination creates the most visual contrast?

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Rough and smooth

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Smooth and smooth

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Rough and rough

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Shiny and shiny

Question 22

A painting that uses shades of the same color to create a pleasing effect is an example of:

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Color harmony

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Shape harmony

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Texture harmony

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Composition harmony

Question 23

When arranging elements in a composition, what is the most important consideration to create a visually appealing result?

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Harmony

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Color

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Shape

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Size

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of harmony in art?

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Chaos

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Balance

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Unity

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Contrast

Question 25

Which art style is known for its focus on harmony, proportion, and balance?

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Renaissance

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Impressionism

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Cubism

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Expressionism

Question 26

A composition is considered symmetrical when the elements are:

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Positioned exactly the same on both sides

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Arranged in a balanced way

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Spread out evenly

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Grouped together in the center

Question 27

Which of these artists is known for their use of harmonious colors and shapes in their paintings?

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Salvador Dalí

Question 28

How do warm and cool colors influence the emotions of viewers in a painting?

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Warm colors, such as red and yellow, create a sense of warmth and energy, while cool colors, such as blue and green, create a sense of coolness and tranquility.

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Warm colors evoke happiness and cheerfulness, while cool colors evoke sadness and gloom.

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Warm and cool colors have no impact on the emotions conveyed by a painting.

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Cool colors evoke warmth and comfort, while warm colors evoke coolness and refreshment.

Question 29

Which of these is a good example of color harmony?

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Using colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

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Using many bright colors together

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Using only black and white

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Using colors that are randomly chosen

Question 30

Which shape usually creates a sense of balance and stability in a composition?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Star

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Heart

Question 31

What is the main purpose of using color contrast in a composition?

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To make certain elements stand out

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To create a sense of unity

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To balance the composition

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To add interest and variety

Question 32

Which of these is an example of a warm color?

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Yellow

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Blue

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Purple

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Green

Question 33

Which of these is a principle of design that helps create interest and variety in a composition?

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Contrast

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Unity

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Balance

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Rhythm

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of harmony in art that we studied?

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Musical harmony

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Color harmony

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Shape harmony

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Texture harmony

Question 35

What color harmony is created when you use colors that are close together on the color wheel?

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Analogous

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Complementary

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Triadic

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Monochromatic

Question 36

Which shape harmony is created when you use shapes that have a similar basic form?

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Similarity

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Contrast

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Repetition

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Emphasis

Question 37

What texture harmony is created when you use different textures to add variety?

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Variety

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Repetition

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Contrast

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Emphasis

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of analogous harmony?

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Red, orange, and yellow

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Red, blue, and yellow

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Red, green, and blue

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Red, purple, and blue

Question 39

Which texture feels bumpy and rough?

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Sandpaper

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Velvet

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Silk

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Glass

Question 40

When elements in a design are repeated to create a visually pleasing effect, what is this called?

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Pattern

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Contrast

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Symmetry

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Emphasis

Question 41

What principle of art creates an illusion of depth in a drawing or painting?

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Perspective

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Contrast

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Balance

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Movement

Question 42

What is the point where two or more lines cross?

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Intersecting point

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Focal point

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Vanishing point

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Anchor point

Question 43

When you combine two or more colors to create a new one, what do we call it?

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Blending

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Shading

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Highlighting

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Painting

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 45

What is a complementary color scheme?

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Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

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Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

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Colors that are all primary colors.

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Colors that are all secondary colors.

Question 46

What does radial symmetry refer to?

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Symmetry around a central point.

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Symmetry around multiple points.

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Symmetry around two or more lines.

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Asymmetry in all directions.

Question 47

Which texture creates a rough and uneven surface?

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Bumpy

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Smooth

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Grainy

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Glossy

Question 48

What is a key principle of a good composition?

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Using a variety of elements to create a balanced and pleasing image.

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Filling the entire canvas with no empty space.

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Having only one focal point.

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Using bright and vibrant colors.

Question 49

What is the role of the rule of thirds in composition?

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Dividing the canvas into thirds horizontally and vertically to create focal points.

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Using complementary colors to create contrast.

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Placing the subject in the center of the canvas.

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Using a variety of textures to create visual interest.

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of using unity in an artwork?

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Using a limited color palette.

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Varying the size and scale of objects to create visual interest.

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Creating a focal point that draws the viewer's attention.

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Using contrasting textures to create emphasis.

Question 51

What is the main purpose of creating harmony in art?

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To make the artwork visually appealing and pleasing to the viewer.

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To convey a specific message or emotion.

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To demonstrate the artist's technical skills.

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To evoke a sense of surprise or confusion.

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a type of color harmony?

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Polychromatic

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

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Complementary

Question 53

When shapes are alike in form but different in size, it creates what type of harmony?

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Shape harmony

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Color harmony

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Texture harmony

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Linear harmony

Question 54

The repetition of shapes, lines, or textures throughout a composition can create:

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Pattern

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Contrast

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Emphasis

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Balance

Question 55

The use of contrasting elements, such as black and white or warm and cool colors, creates:

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Contrast

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Harmony

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Balance

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Proportion

Question 56

Using elements of equal visual weight to create a sense of stability is known as:

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Balance

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Emphasis

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Proportion

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Harmony

Question 57

Which of the following is **not** a type of harmony in art?

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Size harmony

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Color harmony

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Shape harmony

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Texture harmony

Question 58

What is the effect of using contrasting colors in a composition?

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Creates a sense of contrast and excitement

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Creates a sense of balance and unity

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Creates a sense of depth and space

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Creates a sense of warmth and coziness

Question 59

What is the best way to create texture harmony in a piece of art?

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Use different textures in a balanced and consistent way

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Use only one texture throughout the composition

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Use contrasting textures to create interest

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Use random textures to add variety

Question 60

What is the term for when colors or shapes are arranged in a way that repeats throughout a composition?

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Pattern

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Balance

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Contrast

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Emphasis

Question 61

When two colors look good together, what is it called?

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Color harmony

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Color contrast

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Color scheme

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Color complement

Question 62

Which of these shapes would look the most interesting in a drawing?

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A mix of different shapes

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All squares

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All circles

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Only triangles

Question 63

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 64

What's the difference between a hue and a shade?

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Hue is the pure color, while shade is a darker version of that color

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Shade is the pure color, while hue is a lighter version of that color

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Hue and shade are the same thing

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Hue is a primary color, while shade is a secondary color