12 Questions
What feeling does a horizontal line suggest?
A feeling of rest or repose
What do diagonal lines suggest in a composition?
A feeling of movement or direction
What type of curves suggest comfort and safety?
Soft, shallow curves
What is the center of interest in a composition?
The area that first attracts attention
What can balance be in a composition?
Either symmetrical or asymmetrical
What do vertical lines communicate in a composition?
A feeling of loftiness and spirituality
What is the main goal of harmony in visual composition?
To create a sense of unity among visual elements
What artistic movement is characterized by the use of brilliant primary colors?
Fauvism
What is the main focus of proportion in art?
The ratio of one part to another and to the whole
What is the term for the study of the meaning and interpretations of symbols and allegories?
Iconology
What art movement is characterized by the reduction of objects to cubes and then flattened into two-dimensional shapes?
Cubism
What is the cultural symbol of Mindanao?
Sarimanok
Test your knowledge of art composition by identifying the different types of lines and their emotional connotations. Learn how horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines affect the mood of a piece. Understand how to create depth and perspective in a two-dimensional composition.
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