Question 1

In art the term &#34;scale&#34; refers to __________.&#10;A) relative size&#10;B) the weight of a sculpture&#10;C) the texture of surface&#10;D) the range of colors used

Accepted Answer

In art, the term "scale" refers to the relative size of objects in relation to each other, rather than their actual size. It is a crucial element in creating a sense of depth and space in a composition, as well as conveying the importance or dominance of certain objects within it.

Question 2

A shape placed on a two-dimensional surface establishes a __________.&#10;A) contrasting color&#10;B) figure-ground relationship&#10;C) linear perspective&#10;D) sense of realism

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A shape placed on a two-dimensional surface establishes a figure-ground relationship, meaning it creates a distinction between the shape and the surface it is placed on. This helps to define the positive and negative space within the composition.

Question 3

Michael Heizer's City Complex I ,which has an enduring,monumental effect,is an example of a __________ sculpture.&#10;A) void&#10;B) dynamic&#10;C) two-dimensional&#10;D) static

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Heizer's City Complex I is a large-scale, permanent sculpture that is fixed in a single location and does not move, making it an example of a static sculpture.

Question 4

During the Renaissance,European painters developed the technique of chiaroscuro,or __________.&#10;A) light and shade&#10;B) real and artificial&#10;C) modern and antique&#10;D) black and white

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Chiaroscuro is a painting technique that uses contrasting light and shade to create the illusion of depth and volume. It was developed during the Renaissance by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio.

Question 5

A mark or area that is significantly longer than it is wide may be perceived as __________.&#10;A) a line&#10;B) a picture plane&#10;C) linear perspective&#10;D) three-dimensional

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A mark or area that is significantly longer than it is wide is commonly perceived as a line. This is a basic principle of visual perception and is one of the building blocks of visual communication and art. While linear perspective and three-dimensional form may also contribute to the perception of a line, the most basic and immediate perception is that of a simple line. A picture plane, on the other hand, refers to the two-dimensional surface upon which a picture is created, and is not relevant to the perception of a line.

Question 6

Sculptures that project out from a two-dimensional ground are called __________.&#10;A) miniatures&#10;B) mosaics&#10;C) reliefs&#10;D) statues

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Sculptures that project out from a two-dimensional ground are called reliefs. Miniatures are tiny versions of an object or artwork, mosaics are patterns or images made from small pieces of colored glass or stone, and statues are three-dimensional artworks that don't project out from a flat surface.

Question 7

The sculptor Henry Moore was interested in the interplay between __________.&#10;A) wood and marble&#10;B) animals and landscape&#10;C) positive form and negative space&#10;D) viewers and critics

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Henry Moore was known for his mastery of sculpting negative space and creating a dialogue between the positive and negative forms. He believed that the space around an object was just as important as the object itself and that the two should complement each other. This interplay between positive form and negative space was a prominent feature in most of his works.

Question 8

Alexander Calder's Cow uses __________ lines to create a sense of three-dimensionality and to emphasize the overall form of the image.&#10;A) angled&#10;B) variegated&#10;C) contour&#10;D) static

Accepted Answer

Contour lines are defined as lines that outline the edges and curves of a form, emphasizing its overall shape and creating a sense of three-dimensionality. This is exactly what Calder's Cow does with its contour lines, giving the sculpture a sense of volume and form. Angled lines suggest motion or direction, variegated lines have different widths and lengths, and static lines don't create a sense of movement or form.

Question 9

On its most basic level,three-dimensional art physically __________.&#10;A) occupies space&#10;B) is heavy and solid&#10;C) cannot be moved once installed&#10;D) confronts the viewer

Accepted Answer

Three-dimensional art by definition occupies space and has volume, while weight, movability, and confrontational qualities are not universal characteristics of all three-dimensional artworks.

Question 10

Atmospheric perspective is a way to __________.&#10;A) depict clouds in different ways&#10;B) paint natural forces, like rainbows and thunderstorms&#10;C) focus the light in a room on a painting&#10;D) show deep space by making distant things hazy

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric perspective is a technique used in art to show depth and distance in a drawing or painting by making distant objects appear less detailed, less in focus, and less saturated in color. This effect can be achieved by making distant objects hazy, bluer, and lower in contrast. It is commonly used in landscape paintings to create the illusion of receding space.

Question 11

Real-world objects taken from trash heaps and used in art are called __________.&#10;A) treasures&#10;B) life's waste&#10;C) found objects&#10;D) land art

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Question 12

Edward Steichen's photograph Rodin: The Thinker is a good example of the use of __________.&#10;A) reflections&#10;B) texture&#10;C) bronze casting&#10;D) value and contrast

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Question 13

When a visual effect is so realistic it fools our perception it is called __________.&#10;A) trompe l'oeil&#10;B) stylization&#10;C) nonobjective&#10;D) the vantage point

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Question 14

When the figure and ground are about equal in area an artist can create a __________,in which either color can be interpreted as lying on top of the other.&#10;A) figure-ground reversal&#10;B) figures on grounds&#10;C) groundling figures&#10;D) figure-ground dispersal

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Question 15

Three-dimensional art in the full round is designed to be seen __________.&#10;A) from one vantage point&#10;B) from all sides&#10;C) from a distance&#10;D) up close

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Question 16

The surface quality of a work is called __________.&#10;A) satin finish&#10;B) polish&#10;C) texture&#10;D) relief

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Question 17

Complementary colors are those that are __________.&#10;A) next to each other in a painting&#10;B) saturated with pigment&#10;C) opposite each other on the color wheel&#10;D) basic hues from which all others can be mixed

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Question 18

When two-dimensional images are made to look three-dimensional it is called __________.&#10;A) abstraction&#10;B) surrealism&#10;C) illusion&#10;D) stylization

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Question 19

The shapes in Matisse's painting The Snail are called hard-edged because __________.&#10;A) she used a ruler&#10;B) their boundaries are clearly distinguished&#10;C) they represent brick walls&#10;D) the colors look like steel

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Question 20

Linear perspective is a mathematical system used to show __________.&#10;A) the ratio of horizontal and vertical lines&#10;B) recession in space&#10;C) the ideal length of the picture plane&#10;D) the distance to stand away from the painting

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Question 21

Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate employs reflected light to capture the viewer's attention.

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Question 22

The Futurists were most interested in capturing a single moment in time in a static image.

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Question 23

Colors described as warm have the optical effect of receding in space.

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Question 24

The phrase &#34;point of view&#34; is used in art to indicate where the viewer is standing in relation to the figures in the artwork.

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Question 25

Overlapping is a way of suggesting three-dimensional space.

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Deck 2: Visual Elements