Question 1

Baltimore album quilts,which use variety to unify their composition,are named after these collections.

Accepted Answer

Baltimore album quilts are named after scrapbooks because they incorporate a variety of different quilt blocks and designs, much like a scrapbook incorporates a variety of different memories and mementos. The quilts also use a consistent color palette and style to unify their composition.

Question 2

________ balance is achieved when all elements in a work of art are equidistant from a central point and repeat in a symmetrical way from side to side and top to bottom.

Accepted Answer

Radial balance is achieved when all elements are arranged around a central point and extend outward in all directions, creating a symmetrical pattern from the center.

Question 3

In his work Six Persimmons,the thirteenth-century Chinese monk Muqi used different visual weights on each side of the composition.This is known as ________ balance.

Accepted Answer

Muqi used asymmetrical balance in Six Persimmons, indicating that he did not place the same visual weight on both sides of the composition.

Question 4

Choose two artworks from the textbook: one that is an example of symmetrical balance,and one an example of asymmetrical balance.Why might each artist have chosen to create their artwork in this way? Which do you think is more effective?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

________ balance is achieved when both sides of a composition look exactly the same.

Accepted Answer

Symmetrical balance refers to a design or composition in which both sides are identical or nearly identical. This creates a sense of stability, order, and harmony in the design. Asymmetrical balance, on the other hand, refers to a design that is balanced but not identical, often achieved through the use of contrast, color, or texture. Gestalt balance refers to the way in which elements are arranged to create a cohesive and unified whole. Unified balance refers to a design in which all elements work together to create a harmonious whole. Varied balance refers to a design that is intentionally unbalanced, with elements that are different in size, color, or shape placed in a way that creates visual interest and tension.

Question 6

This symmetrical Chinese motif appears in art as a monster that is made from many other designs.

Accepted Answer

The t'ao t'ieh is a symmetrical motif in Chinese art that is often depicted as a monster made up of many different designs. It is typically shown with a round body, a pair of horns or antlers, and a gaping mouth, sometimes with flames or other decorative elements emanating from it. The t'ao t'ieh is commonly found in bronze vessels and other metalwork, as well as in architecture and other forms of decorative art.

Question 7

The designers of the Taj Mahal went to great lengths to use symmetry.Based on what you have read about the building and its history,what were the main ideas that the architects wanted to communicate to viewers? Why?

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Question 8

If an artist painted a street scene with one large building on the left-hand side,and two smaller buildings on the right-hand side,this would be an example of ________ balance.

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance, also known as informal balance, involves arranging elements of different visual weight on either side of an imaginary central line. In this case, the large building on the left side would create more visual weight than the two smaller buildings on the right side, but the composition would still appear balanced due to the asymmetrical arrangement.

Question 9

An artist creates an artwork made up of many different shapes,all in varying shades of blue.This artwork uses the following principles of art:

Accepted Answer

The artwork made up of many different shapes in varying shades of blue implies the use of the principle of unity and variety. The artwork has unity as it consists of the same color, i.e., blue, and variety as it has different shapes.

Question 10

________ balance is achieved when two halves of a composition are not mirror images of each other.

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance is achieved when two halves of a composition are not mirror images of each other, but still achieve a sense of balance through the use of color, texture, and proportion. This type of balance creates a more dynamic and interesting composition.

Question 11

Tibetan Buddhist monks create colored sand images with a radial design.This representation of the universe is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The description matches that of a mandala, which is a symbolic representation of the universe used in Hinduism and Buddhism. The other options do not fit the description provided.

Question 12

Why might the Buddhist monks who make sand mandalas employ radial balance and symmetry in their work? Do you think that using these principles creates a gestalt unity between the visual look of a mandala and the ideas that it expresses?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the grieving ________ as a memorial to his third and beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Accepted Answer

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. The other options, Kubla Khan, Gunga Din, Alexander the Great, and Gengis Khan, are not associated with the building of the Taj Mahal.

Question 14

Creating visual weight and counterweight is part of an artist's use of the element of ________ in creating a work of art.

Accepted Answer

Creating visual weight and counterweight is a part of achieving balance in a work of art, which is one of the elements of design. The other choices may also be important in the creation of a work of art, but they are not directly related to the concept of visual weight and counterweight.

Question 15

The design of the Taj Mahal and gardens uses both ________ and ________ symmetry.

Accepted Answer

The Taj Mahal has both radial and bilateral symmetry in its design and layout. The main structure itself has bilateral symmetry, with identical components on either side of the central axis. The gardens, on the other hand, have radial symmetry with the main water channel and pathways radiating out from the central tomb.

Quiz 6: Unity Variety and Balance