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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of line?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of line?
Shape is a 3-D area enclosed by lines.
Shape is a 3-D area enclosed by lines.
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What is the main difference between shape and form in art?
What is the main difference between shape and form in art?
Shape is 2-D while form is 3-D.
A geometric shape with three sides is called a ______.
A geometric shape with three sides is called a ______.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
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Which property of color describes its brightness or dullness?
Which property of color describes its brightness or dullness?
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Analogous color schemes include colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
Analogous color schemes include colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel.
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What is the primary function of atmospheric perspective in visual arts?
What is the primary function of atmospheric perspective in visual arts?
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What is created by adding black to a hue?
What is created by adding black to a hue?
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Which type of line suggests hidden forms?
Which type of line suggests hidden forms?
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A _______ color scheme utilizes three colors equally spaced around the color wheel.
A _______ color scheme utilizes three colors equally spaced around the color wheel.
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Linear perspective includes the use of vanishing points.
Linear perspective includes the use of vanishing points.
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Unity in art refers to the differences between the elements within a work.
Unity in art refers to the differences between the elements within a work.
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What element of art refers to the size relationship between two or more objects?
What element of art refers to the size relationship between two or more objects?
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Match the color scheme with its description:
Match the color scheme with its description:
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What type of sculpture is characterized by actual motion?
What type of sculpture is characterized by actual motion?
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An _________ shape is based on natural or living forms and can be irregular or rounded.
An _________ shape is based on natural or living forms and can be irregular or rounded.
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The illusion of movement is more commonly found in __________ artworks.
The illusion of movement is more commonly found in __________ artworks.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Match the visual elements with their descriptions:
Match the visual elements with their descriptions:
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Which of the following terms refer to the differences in light and dark in a work of art?
Which of the following terms refer to the differences in light and dark in a work of art?
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Symmetrical balance refers to images that are unevenly distributed from the mid-line.
Symmetrical balance refers to images that are unevenly distributed from the mid-line.
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What are the primary colors?
What are the primary colors?
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The area around a subject in a work of art is referred to as _____
The area around a subject in a work of art is referred to as _____
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Match the following elements of art with their definitions:
Match the following elements of art with their definitions:
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Which of the following is a common form of painting where color is applied to a board or canvas on an upright support?
Which of the following is a common form of painting where color is applied to a board or canvas on an upright support?
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Telon painting was primarily used for backdrop settings in modern theatrical performances.
Telon painting was primarily used for backdrop settings in modern theatrical performances.
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What are two materials commonly used in painting?
What are two materials commonly used in painting?
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Murals are large, wall-sized paintings often used to convey messages about _____ issues.
Murals are large, wall-sized paintings often used to convey messages about _____ issues.
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Match the following types of painting with their descriptions:
Match the following types of painting with their descriptions:
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Which painting style is characterized by a highly realistic representation that resembles a photograph?
Which painting style is characterized by a highly realistic representation that resembles a photograph?
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Neorealism combines both abstract and representational elements.
Neorealism combines both abstract and representational elements.
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What does Social Realism aim to depict in its paintings?
What does Social Realism aim to depict in its paintings?
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The painting style known for creating representational figures that also look __________ is called Neorealism.
The painting style known for creating representational figures that also look __________ is called Neorealism.
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Match the painting styles to their descriptions:
Match the painting styles to their descriptions:
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Which type of painting often conveys lessons about national values?
Which type of painting often conveys lessons about national values?
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Portraits focus primarily on the physical characteristics and personality of one or more individuals.
Portraits focus primarily on the physical characteristics and personality of one or more individuals.
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What is depicted in still life paintings?
What is depicted in still life paintings?
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The genre painting known for its focus on the activities of common people is called _______.
The genre painting known for its focus on the activities of common people is called _______.
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Study Notes
Elements of Art
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Line: The path of a moving point. Defines edges of shapes and forms.
- Examples: Broken, Wavy/Curly, Straight, Varied, Thick, Thin, Dotted, Zig-zag, Jagged, Diagonal, Tapered, Long, Short, Curved, Horizontal, Vertical, Perpendicular, Parallel
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Shape: 2-D, flat, when lines connect to itself.
- Examples: Large, Small, Geometric (sphere, cube, pyramid, circle, square, rectangle, oval, cylinder, trapezoid, diamond, star, pentagon, heart, semi-circle, hexagon, octagon, moon, organic/free-form, natural, leaf, cloud)
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Form: 3-D, height, width, and depth.
- Examples: Actual form - a work that you can see from all sides (sculpture).
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Color: Hue of an object when light is reflected off of it
- Primary Colors: red, yellow, blue
- Secondary Colors: orange, green, purple
- Warm Colors: orange, yellow, red
- Cool Colors: blue, green, purple
- Value: The lights and darks of a color within a work of art.
- Space: The area around a subject. Shown with size, overlap, and proportion.
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Texture: The way something feels or looks like it feels.
- Examples: Smooth, Rough, Hard, Soft, Woven, Bumpy/Lumpy, Jagged/Irregular, Ridged
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This quiz covers the fundamental elements of art including line, shape, form, color, value, and space. Test your understanding of these concepts and how they influence visual artwork. Ideal for art students and enthusiasts alike.
