19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a discrete part of color as perceived by humans?
Value
In the HSV color model, which component represents the 'purity' of a color?
Saturation
Which of the following is a principle of design mentioned in the text?
Unity/Variety
What is the relationship between unity and variety in a work of art?
Unity is found in similarity, while variety is found in difference
Which type of color is used in painting, where colors are mixed by applying pigments to a surface?
Subtractive color
Which of the following is NOT a component of the HSV color model?
Lightness
What design principle is demonstrated by the use of the infinity symbol in Rogier van der Weyden's 'Descent from the Cross'?
Emphasis/Movement
Which of the following color models describes color in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness?
HSV
What is the main difference between subtractive and additive color?
Additive color uses light to create color, while subtractive color uses pigments.
Which of the following is an example of an asymmetrical composition?
The woodblock print 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' by Katsushika Hokusai
What design principle is demonstrated by the use of arrows in advertising?
Emphasis/Movement
What are the 6 basic elements of design?
Line, Shape, Form, Composition, Contour, Crosshatching
How does the use of color shifts within a shape imply movement in a work of art?
Color shifts create a sense of vibration and energy.
Which element of design deals with an infinite series of points that are arranged in a direction?
Shape
What is the purpose of the subtle use of the infinity symbol in Rogier van der Weyden's 'Descent from the Cross'?
To reassure and give hope to the faithful viewing the scene of death and grieving.
What is the term for the use of uniformly spaced intersecting lines to create the perception of value or light and dark?
Crosshatching
Which type of line is suggested by the intentional alignment of shapes?
Implied Line
In what dimensions does Shape exist?
Length and Width
Which artist's wire sculptures and portraits exemplify the expressive power of line in three dimensions?
Alexander Calder
Learn about the most prominent element of design in art - color. Explore how color is perceived by humans and the three main components - hue, saturation, and brightness. Understand how the wavelength of a color determines its position on the spectrum.
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