Question 1

Chiaroscuro in a work of art relates to ???????__________.
A)figure and ground
B)order and chaos
C)light and dark
D)geometric and organic shapes
E)arbitrary and naturalistic colors

Accepted Answer

Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrast between light and dark areas in a work of art.

Question 2

Geometric forms suggest ________.
A)chaos
B)nature
C)creativity
D)reason
E)organic forms

Accepted Answer

Geometric forms suggest reason due to their mathematical precision and orderliness.

Question 3

A tint is made by mixing a hue with _______.
A)white
B)black
C)the hue's complement
D)a primary color
E)a secondary color

Accepted Answer

A tint is created by adding white to a hue.

Question 4

The discovery that white light creates the spectrum when refracted was done by ______.
A)Johannes Itten
B)Lucia Koch
C)Isaac Newton
D)Albert Henry Munsell
E)Josef Albers

Accepted Answer

The discovery that white light creates the spectrum when refracted was made by Isaac Newton through his experiments with prisms in the 17th century.

Question 5

Analogous colors are colors _________.
A)opposite each other on the color wheel
B)that are not made by any other color
C)that are adjacent on the color wheel
D)saturated with pigment
E)that are not realistic

Accepted Answer

Analogous colors are colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. They have a similar hue and create a harmonious and unified color scheme.

Question 6

Color is affected by two things, whatever is next to or surrounding the color and __________.
A)pigment
B)light
C)hue
D)texture
E)dye

Accepted Answer

Color is affected by the wavelength of light that is reflected or absorbed by an object. Different light sources and intensities can also affect how a color is perceived.

Question 7

A sphere is an example of which kind of shape?
A)two-dimensional and organic
B)three-dimensional and abstract
C)two-dimensional and geometric
D)three-dimensional and geometric
E)three-dimensional and organic

Accepted Answer

A sphere is a three-dimensional shape and also a geometric shape as it can be defined by mathematical parameters such as its radius and volume.

Question 8

If placed on a black background, an orange shape appearing reddish is an example of ________.
A)arbitrary color
B)local color
C)naturalistic color
D)simultaneous contrast
E)cool colors

Accepted Answer

This is an example of simultaneous contrast, where the appearance of a color is influenced by the colors around it. In this case, the black background makes the orange shape appear reddish due to the contrast between the complementary colors of black and orange.

Question 9

Simplified shapes are called _______ shapes.
A)geometric
B)abstract
C)non-representational
D)non-objective
E)organic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simplified shapes are called _______ shapes.
A)geometric
B)abstract
C)non-representational
D)non-objective
E)organic...

Question 10

Why did visitors to the Tate Modern behave as if they were on a beach when they visited The Unilever Series: Olafur Eliasson, The Weather Project?
A)the museum had increased the temperature of the room
B)the warm colors of the artwork made the gallery feel warm
C)it is common behavior at the Tate Modern regardless of the artwork
D)they were asked to do so by the artist
E)all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The warm colors of the artwork made the gallery feel warm, which may have made visitors behave as if they were on a beach. There is no evidence that the museum increased the temperature of the room or that visitors were asked to behave that way by the artist. While it is possible that some visitors may have exhibited this behavior regardless of the artwork, the question specifically refers to The Unilever Series: Olafur Eliasson, The Weather Project. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 11

Black, white and gray are considered ________.
A)tints
B)shades
C)hues
D)neutrals
E)primary colors

Accepted Answer

Neutrals are colors that do not have a distinct hue or chroma, such as black, white, and gray. Tints and shades are variations of pure colors, created by adding white or black to a hue. Hues refer to pure colors on the color wheel, such as red, yellow, and blue. Primary colors refer to the three basic colors that can be used to create all other colors: red, blue, and yellow.

Question 12

Why did sculptor Henry Moore want people to touch his sculptures?
A)because they are difficult to see
B)the sculptures felt differently than they looked
C)he did not want them to be experienced visually
D)he thought the barriers between art and viewers were arrogant.
E)all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

Henry Moore believed that the barriers between art and viewers were arrogant, and wanted people to touch his sculptures as a way of breaking down these barriers. Additionally, he believed that the tactile experience offered a different perspective than visual observation alone, making his sculptures feel differently than they looked. While some of his sculptures may be difficult to see depending on their placement, this was not the primary reason why he encouraged touch.

Question 13

A gestural line _______.
A)follows the edge of a form
B)reveals the action of the artist in drawing the line
C)means "beautiful writing"
D)is the weight of a line
E)signifies a hard edge, geometric shape

Accepted Answer

A gestural line is a line that reveals the action of the artist in drawing it, often showing the movement and energy of the artist's hand or body as they make the mark.

Question 14

Diagonal lines in a work of art convey ____________.
A)calmness
B)inspiration
C)energy
D)confrontation
E)peacefulness

Accepted Answer

Diagonal lines suggest movement and energy, creating a sense of dynamic tension in a work of art.

Question 15

An example of a geometric shape is _________.
A)an amoeba
B)a treetop
C)a triangle
D)a mountain
E)a hand

Accepted Answer

A triangle is a geometric shape as it has defined sides and angles. The other options listed (amoeba, treetop, mountain, and hand) do not have a defined shape or size and are not considered geometric shapes.

Question 16

Another word for organic shape is _____________.
A)naturalistic
B)hard-edge
C)geometric
D)volume
E)abstract

Accepted Answer

Organic shapes are based on or resemble natural forms, hence the term "naturalistic" is the best choice. Hard-edge shapes refer to shapes with clear and defined boundaries, geometric shapes have precise, mathematical properties, volume refers to the three-dimensional space occupied by an object, and abstract shapes do not resemble any recognizable form.

Question 17

What is color intensity?
A)tint
B)shade
C)vividness
D)value
E)hue

Accepted Answer

Color intensity refers to the vividness or brightness of a color.

Question 18

If an object has a tactile quality, the object has_______.
A)a texture that can actually be felt
B)a rich, repetitive pattern
C)an illusionary sense of texture
D)a sticky texture
E)delicate, undetectable brushstrokes

Accepted Answer

If an object has a tactile quality, it means that the texture can actually be felt by touch.

Question 19

Three-dimensional space _________.
A)can be viewed from one side
B)is flat
C)is the kind of space we live in
D)is exemplified by paintings and drawings
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Three-dimensional space is the type of space we live in, and it is not flat (so B is incorrect) or viewable from just one side (so A is incorrect). While paintings and drawings may depict three-dimensional objects, they themselves are not three-dimensional spaces, so D is also incorrect. Therefore, the answer is C, which is the only option that accurately describes three-dimensional space.

Question 20

Lucia Koch's artwork is surprising in that it ________.
A)creates a vibration of sound by the use of lines
B)expresses the most base fear by the contrasting shades of color
C)uses organic shapes that morph from abstract to nonrepresentational shapes
D)addresses the sensitive issues of a female in puberty
E)uses light and shadow to transform the appearance of ordinary objects

Accepted Answer

Lucia Koch's artwork uses light and shadow to transform the appearance of ordinary objects, creating surprising and often surreal experiences for the viewer.

Quiz 2: The Primary Elements

Chiaroscuro in a work of art relates to ???????__________.

Geometric forms suggest ________.

A tint is made by mixing a hue with _______.

The discovery that white light creates the spectrum when refracted was done by ______.

Analogous colors are colors _________.

Color is affected by two things, whatever is next to or surrounding the color and __________.

A sphere is an example of which kind of shape?

If placed on a black background, an orange shape appearing reddish is an example of ________.

Simplified shapes are called _______ shapes.

Why did visitors to the Tate Modern behave as if they were on a beach when they visited The Unilever Series: Olafur Eliasson, The Weather Project?

Black, white and gray are considered ________.

Why did sculptor Henry Moore want people to touch his sculptures?

A gestural line _______.

Diagonal lines in a work of art convey ____________.

An example of a geometric shape is _________.

Another word for organic shape is _____________.

What is color intensity?

If an object has a tactile quality, the object has_______.

Three-dimensional space _________.

Lucia Koch's artwork is surprising in that it ________.