Question 1

A shape on a flat picture surface that is defined by surrounding empty space is known as ________ shape.

Accepted Answer

A positive shape is a shape that is defined by surrounding empty space, also known as the figure. It is the opposite of a negative shape, which is the space around the object. A positive shape is also sometimes referred to as a "form" or "positive form." Implied shape relies on visual cues to create the appearance of shape, while geometric shapes are defined by mathematical laws and consist of regular lines and curves. Organic shapes are irregular and asymmetrical, often with curves resembling those found in nature. Actual shapes are physical objects that exist in space.

Question 2

The sphere that designer Saul Bass created for the AT&T logo is not defined by a continuous boundary.This type of shape,which can be suggested by dots or lines that do not connect,is termed ________ shape.

Accepted Answer

The shape suggested by dots or lines that do not connect is an implied shape.

Question 3

By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of art the artist is using ________.

Accepted Answer

Directional lines are lines that lead the viewer's eye to a specific area of a work of art. These lines may be actual or implied and can be used by an artist to draw attention to a particular element within the composition.

Question 4

Thinking of what you have learned about the communicative qualities of line,why might Carolyn Davidson have made the choices she did when designing the Nike logo? Find two other logos and explain how they use communicative line to express the values of an organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In his Obey campaign poster Shepard Fairey used a striking contrast between positive and ________ shapes to attract the attention of the public.

Accepted Answer

The contrast used in Shepard Fairey's Obey campaign poster is between positive and negative shapes, making D the correct choice. The image features a solid black background with a white-and-red portrait of wrestler Andre the Giant in the foreground, creating a clear contrast between the dark negative space and the positive image of Andre's face.

Question 6

Miriam Schapiro's collage Baby Blocks combines two different kinds of shape.________ is the term used to describe a shape that suggests the natural world,while the term geometric suggests mathematical regularity.

Accepted Answer

The term "organic" refers to a shape that suggests the natural world, which fits the description of one of the shapes used in the collage.

Question 7

Contour line defines the outer edge or profile of an object,and can be used to suggest a volume in space.

Accepted Answer

Contour lines are used to outline the shape of an object, and by using different line weights and spacing, they can suggest a three-dimensional form or volume in space.

Question 8

An empty space defined by its surround is known as ________ shape.

Accepted Answer

A negative shape is the area around an object, which is defined by its outline or silhouette, creating a contrast between the positive and negative spaces. It is often used in art and design to create optical illusions and emphasize the presence of a subject. The other options do not fit the given definition.

Question 9

A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where there is not a continuous mark is ________.

Accepted Answer

An implied line is a line that suggests a connection or a continuation even though there is no visible line. It is often used to guide the viewer's eye across the composition and can be created using elements such as edges, shapes, or contrast.

Question 10

The combination of jarring vertical and diagonal lines in Vincent van Gogh's The Bedroom creates an atmosphere of ________.

Accepted Answer

The combination of jarring vertical and diagonal lines in Vincent van Gogh's The Bedroom creates a sense of unease and anxiety in the viewer. The lines are not smooth or calming, but instead give the impression of agitation and tension.

Question 11

A line that is a continuous mark is ________.

Accepted Answer

A continuous mark without interruption is referred to as an actual line. Other options such as an organic line, an implied line, a chaotic line or an irregular line do not fit the definition of a continuous mark.

Question 12

If vertical lines communicate strength,horizontals calm,and diagonals action,then a vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines in order to show peaceful repose.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal lines are associated with calmness and relaxation, making them the best choice for a vacation resort logo that wants to convey peaceful repose.

Question 13

Some Jewish texts create images using this kind of line made up of small letters.

Accepted Answer

The type of line described in the question is an implied line, which means a line that is suggested or indicated rather than physically drawn. Certain Jewish texts use this type of line by creating images using small letters.

Question 14

Henri Matisse drew Woman Seated in an Armchair using ________ line so that he could represent her figure with great economy while being descriptive.

Accepted Answer

Contour line drawing is a technique where an artist only uses one line to represent an object's outline or shape. This allows for a very economical yet precise representation of the figure, which is likely what Matisse used in his drawing of Woman Seated in an Armchair.

Question 15

The Dutch design team Sauerkids used ________ lines of dots and dashes in its work to create exciting visual rhythms.

Accepted Answer

Sauerkids used implied lines of dots and dashes to suggest visual rhythms without actually drawing continuous lines, creating a dynamic and engaging visual effect.

Question 16

In Pablo Picasso's Blonde Woman in Profile,the artist uses a ________ line that follows the contours of the model's profile.

Accepted Answer

The description of the line following the contours of the model's profile indicates that it is a continuous line, without breaks or interruptions. The other options, such as regular, jagged, or irregular, do not accurately describe the line in this particular artwork. Additionally, the term "inorganic" is not relevant to describing the quality of a line.

Question 17

A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape.

Accepted Answer

A shape made of perfectly straight lines would be classified as a geometric shape because it follows a precise mathematical formula and is typically man-made. Organic shapes have irregular, flowing lines often found in nature, biomorphic shapes are organic shapes that resemble living organisms, and implied shapes are shapes that are suggested or hinted at rather than explicitly defined. Regular shapes are also geometric shapes, but they are specifically shapes that have all sides and angles congruent to each other.

Question 18

In Francisco Goya's The Third of May,1808,the artist used a variety of actual and implied lines to attract attention to specific points within the composition.Lines that draw the viewer's attention in this way are known as ________ lines.

Accepted Answer

Directional lines are lines that guide the viewer's eye towards a certain point in the composition. In The Third of May,1808, Goya used many diagonal lines to create a sense of movement and urgency, all directing towards the man in the white shirt at the center of the painting. These lines help to emphasize the man's vulnerability and isolation, making him the central focus of the painting.

Question 19

This type of shape is composed of unpredictable,irregular lines.

Accepted Answer

Organic shapes are often found in nature and are characterized by unpredictable and irregular lines.

Question 20

In James Allen's etching The Connectors,an image of workers erecting the Empire State Building,the artist created a feeling of great height by using ________ line to lead the viewer's eye diagonally downward.

Accepted Answer

Directional line is used to create a sense of movement or direction and can be used to guide the viewer's eye in a specific direction. In this case, a diagonal line would lead the viewer's eye down, creating a feeling of height. Horizontal lines would not create the same effect, while communicative and regular lines are not relevant to the context. Implied lines are not used in this etching.

Quiz 1: Line, Shape, and the Principle of Contrast