Art Appreciation Final Study Guide

Objects appearing in the foreground of an artwork have their sizes reduced due to the phenomenon of foreshortening.

False

Pop art began in the United States but enjoyed its greatest popularity in Europe.

False

Scale refers to the visual weight of an object.

False

Sculptors primarily use visual texture in their works.

False

The Hagia Sophia was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

False

Works of art exhibiting craftsmanship that are functional as well as aesthetically designed are called decorative arts.

False

Frenchman Christian Dior was very successful in which of the following careers in art?

Fashion Designer

Which of the following subjects best represents an example of radial balance?

Flower Petals

Which of the following subjects were preferred by Rachel Ruysch for her still life paintings?

Flowers

What kind of rhythm can be experienced through the ripples of a pond?

Flowing Rythm

Which of the following items is made up of three dimensions?

Form

Which of the following types of balance is best exhibited by the human body?

Formal Balance

Which of the following sculptures was so well regarded that it was used for the reverse side of the 20-cent Italian Euro coin?

Forms of Continuity in Space

If a painter uses the Divine Proportion and represents a human figure with a height of 2.6 feet, which of the following would measure 1 foot in length?

From the top of the head to the navel

Which of the following items are associated with ceramic crafts? (Choose all that apply.)

Glaze, Clay, Kiln

Which of the following are secondary colors? (Choose all that apply.)

Green, Orange, Purple

Which of the following groups represents a proper example of a color triad?

Green, Orange, Purple

Which of the following techniques began with the work of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the 20th century?

Collage

Marble is not a desirable material for making sculptures because it is not very durable.

False

Most people prefer art depicting exotic and unusual subjects.

False

Which of the following is the religious building associated with Buddhism?

Stupa

How did the impressionist movement in art get its name?

A critic saw a painting called Impression: Sunrise and used the term to mock the artists.

How many dimensions make up a line?

1

How many dimensions make up a shape?

2

How many parts comprise a work of art classified as a diptych?

2

How many intermediate hues are there?

6

In which step of critiquing a work of art would one be concerned with the aesthetic view of composition?

Analyze

Which artist would be most likely to create a storyboard in her work?

Animator

Frank Lloyd Wright excelled at which of the following careers in art?

Architech

Which group of people believe in the concept of spirit spouses and produce sculptures of 'other world' people?

Baule

Which of the following colors absorbs the most light?

Black

What was the arbitrary color used in the painting of the horse that we looked at by Franz Marc?

Blue

Which of the following are considered cool colors? (Choose all that apply.)

Blue, Green, Purple

Which of the following are primary colors? (Choose all that apply.)

Blue, Red, Yellow

Which of the following artists is most associated with the painting technique of tenebrism?

Caravaggio

Which of the following artworks is associated with Ethiopia?

Ceremonial crosses

Which of the following have been functions of the Hagia Sophia? (Choose all that apply.)

Christian cathedral, islamic mosque, museum

The blinding light that is depicted in Caravaggio's painting The Conversion of St. Paul represents the moment Saul converted to which faith?

Christianity

Which of the following objects would possess a rough and shiny texture?

Crumpled aluminum foil

Which painter Is most closely associated with the neoclassical movement in art?

David

The Four Stage Art Analysis Process

Describe: What do I see in the artwork? Analyze: How is the artwork organized/ did they use elements of art Interpret: What is the artist trying to communicate/ whats being expressed Judge: Is this a good work of art

A bas-relief sculpture is a freestanding sculpture, standing on its own and not attached to another surface.

False

A landscape painting depicts both the natural and man-made environments.

False

A mirror is a good example of a matte surface.

False

A viewer's eye is more often drawn to a group of objects than an isolated figure.

False

An art critic employs a three-stage process in evaluating a work of art, including describing, analyzing, and judging.

False

An art curator uses art to help people with physical or emotional problems.

False

Architecture is the term used for the planning and construction of arches.

False

Artworks featuring an abundance of positive space evoke a sense of loneliness.

False

Bitmaps can be resized without experiencing any distortion.

False

Draw programs store images as bitmaps.

False

Formal balance is the most common form of balance seen in artworks.

False

Forms exist in space, whereas shapes do not, due to their limited dimensions.

False

In a painting of a cityscape, the skyline would be the motif based on each individual building.

False

In studying the sculpture Atmosphere and Environment XII by Louise Nevelson, the describe step had to be altered to focus on the subject rather than identifying the elements of art.

False

In the painting Horse Fair by Bonheur, the viewer's eye is first attracted to the darker horses and then drawn left with the movement of the horses.

False

In the production of sculptures within the Yoruba culture, men would create the clay forms and women would cast them in bronze.

False

It is unacceptable to interpret a work of art differently than what the artist meant.

False

Which of the following cultures is associated with the society of healers known as the False Faces?

Iroquois

In the Monet painting Poppy Field, how is the focal point placed around the human figure?

Isolation

The famous painting Mona Lisa is actually a portrait of which of the following women?

Lisa del Giocondo

Which of the following techniques is best represented by the work Lobster Trap and Fish Tail?

Mobile

When artists have used the Golden Mean to represent the human body, a horizontal dividing line is placed across which body part?

Navel

Which 20th century sculptor was known for his large-scale sculptures of objects including lipstick, clothespins, and binoculars?

Oldenburg

Identify and describe the three aesthetic views of art.

Subject view: ability identify the subject is most important. Composition view: the artwork is judged based on the placement of other objects throughout the artwork. Content view: the artwork is judged based on the mood of feeling an art portrays to the viewer

What color served as the dominant element in the abstract painting by Mark Rothko?

Orange

Which of the following were contributions by the Chinese civilization? (Choose all that apply.)

Paper, Porcelain, Woodblock Printing

Which of the following refers to the tiny dots that make up an image produced in a paint program?

Pixel

Which of the following materials is used to bind acrylic paint to the painting surface?

Polymer emulsions

Which of the following is considered an important motivating factor for creating art? (Choose all that apply.)

Preserving History, Politics, Religion, Financial Gain

What kind of rhythm applies to the resizing of trees lining a road to create perspective?

Progressive rhythm

Who is Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun painting inside her self-portrait that we studied?

Queen Marie Antoinette

What kind of rhythm is exhibited by the sheep in the Millet painting Haystacks?

Random Rhythm

Which of the following represents the best example of a genre painting?

Reading the News At the Weavers' Cottage (van Ostade)

Which of the following styles was NOT a part of the twentieth century?

Realism

What was the tonality of the Matisse painting that we studied?

Red

Which of the following are examples of spectacular architecture that function as tombs? (Choose all that apply.)

Taj Mahal, Great Pyramids

Which of the following materials is used to make glass?

Sand

Which of the following creatures was the inspiration behind a 1300-foot-long earthen mound in Ohio?

Serpent

Which of the following Chinese dynasties would be best characterized by the production of bronze vessels?

Shang

In Anton Mauve's painting Changing Pasture, convergence is accomplished through which of the following elements?

Sheep

Which of the following is the primary subject in the watercolor painting we studied by Rosa Bonheur?

Shepard

Through which sense is rhythm best experienced in artworks?

Sight

In which of the following areas might a graphic artist work? (Choose all that apply.)

Sign Making, Advertising design, Editorial Design, Graphic design

Which of the following items would best exemplify negative space in a painting of a night scene?

Sky

The work Object (Le Dejeuner en fourrure) by Meret Oppenheim depicts which of the following items? (Choose all that apply.)

Spoon, Cup. Saucer

In which of the following categories of crafts did Louis Tiffany make a name for himself?

Stained Glass

Which of the following building materials has led to the creation of taller and more unusually-shaped structures?

Steel

Which of the following is true of the main dome of the Florence Cathedral? (Choose all that apply.)

The dome spans 140 feet. and has The Dome has an octagonal shape.

Which of the following items are associated with weaving? (Choose all that apply.)

Warp, Loom, Weft

Texture can be communicated by which of the folllowing senses? (Choose all that apply.)

Touch, Sight

A repeated decorative element on wallpaper would be referred to as a pattern.

True

A viewer's eye is most often drawn to the center of an artwork.

True

Artist Louise Nevelson assembled her art from used and discarded objects, believing that this gave the items new life and greater meaning.

True

Balance evokes a sense of stability and calm.

True

Crafts are considered applied art.

True

Different patterns in the weaving of kente cloth represented different people or classes within the Asante kingdom.

True

Digital cameras offer many advantages over traditional film cameras when it comes to viewing, printing, and editing photographs.

True

Digital photographs are stored as series of digits, either 0s or 1s.

True

Form differs from shape in that it is characterized by depth.

True

In many communities, the most important building is a religious structure, such as a cathedral, mosque, or temple.

True

Inuit art was most often produced to fulfill religious needs.

True

Landscape architecture involves the arrangement of plants, trees, and other features to enhance the appeal of exisiting structures.

True

Many artists support themselves through commissioned works, which are custom-made specifically for individual or organization paying for the art.

True

Most often, an artist will place the subjects in the foreground of a work of art.

True

Movement serves to guide the viewer's eye through or across an artwork.

True

Pilgrims donated much money to churches and allowed churches to provide more attractive displays for relics.

True

Pink is a tint of red.

True

Portraits are depictions of real people.

True

Quilts can be functional, but they can also be purely decorative.

True

Rather than depicting subjects realistically, abstract art instead uses a combination of form and color to suggest objects.

True

Rough surfaces will reflect light unevenly.

True

The human body is an example of an organic shape.

True

The stylus that was used in Roman art is considered an early ancestor of the modern pencil.

True

Throughout history, artists have often been supported by patrons.

True

Visual texture can take the form of either simulated or invented textures.

True

When pursuing a career in art, it is helpful to have studied in a related field, such as Web design (computer science), urban planning (geography), architecture (engineering), or museum curator (history).

True

Which of the following subjects in the painting At The Seaside by William Merritt Chase represents the principle of variety?

Umbrellas

Which of the following factors would add visual weight? (Choose all that apply.)

Warm Colors, Complex Couture

Which of the following are considered neutral colors? (Choose all that apply.)

White, Grey, Black

A bodhisattva represents a sacred relic of the Buddha, such as teeth or hair.

false

Which of the following religions initially adopted an aniconic view of art but have since moved toward including images of their deities in art? (Choose all that apply.)

hinduism, buddhism

Which of the following religions has mostly leaned toward the iconoclastic view of art?

judaism

Art is often used by religions as a tool of propaganda to influence the opinions and behaviors of people.

true

Iconic art has been quite common throughout the history of Christian art.

true

The art produced by a culture most often reflects the dominant characteristics of the way of life of its members.

true