Art Final Review

An image created to accompany words is called an icon. a serif. a hieroglyph. an illustration.

an illustration

The branch of philosophy that studies art and the nature of beauty is called: Ideology Iconography Athletics Aesthetics

Aesthetics

A daguerreotype was an early photographic method created using a carte de visite. copper plate covered with silver iodine. rayogram. plate of glass.

copper plate covered with silver iodine

What are the nature, meaning, and importance of "creativity

the exact nature of creativity is not exactly known

Creativity is needed for the following profession: Scientist Nurse Mother Artist All of the above - every profession benefits from creativity!

All of the above - every profession benefits from creativity!

What are the rudimentary reasons for studying art and art history?

We can learn about other cultures, past and present. It is especially useful in studying past cultures where not much is left besides art.

The sculptor Constantin Brancusi spent his life searching for forms that were imple pure timeless All of the above

all of the above

What are implied lines?

Implied line is an art term that refers to several different kinds of lines that are not physically present in an artwork, but are imagined by a viewer.

How can implied lines have an effect on how we view a piece of art?

Implied lines are used to draw your eyes in a certain direction.

What are the definitions and differences between texture and pattern?

Pattern is a continued visual element that repeats itself in a piece of work. A pattern is something you can see and texture is something you can feel and see.

No society that we know of has lived without some form of art. What characteristics of human nature result in the impulse to create art?

The desire to construct meaningful images + forms, create order and structure, also to explore aesthetic possibilities of material.

Explain the historical developments of the words art, fine art, and craft - are they the same?

They are not the same. During the middle ages, art was used in the same sense as craft. Both words had to do with skill making.

what are some ways to uncover the meaning of a work of art?

You can look at the form of the artwork, its content, and its subject matter and see how they interact to begin to interpret the work and its meaning.

No society that we know of has lived without some form of art. The impulse to make and respond to art appears to be as deeply ingrained as the ability to: Reproduce Seek shelter Gather food Learn language All of the above

learn language

The difference in the color and consistency of different types of crayons and pastels is due to the use of different binders. the fact that these medium do not need a binding agent. the fact that crayons are made for children, while pastels are made for artists. None of these answers is correct; there is no difference.

the use of different binders

The nature of perception suggests that the most important key to looking at art is: to become aware of the process of looking itself to have a strong art historical background to be able to draw well none of the above

to become aware of the process of looking itself

Any work of art can be discussed in terms of the principles of design. true false

true

As viewers of artwork, we can articulate the elements of art and the principles of design, making us aware of the dynamic of seeing. true false

true

Foreshortening is a kind of perspective that is used for drawing organic objects like humans and horses. true false

true

Hierarchical scale involves making some parts larger so that they seem more important. true false

true

If the elements found in a work of art seem to belong together and make a coherent whole, the work has unity. true false

true

In the additive process of color mixing, red light, green light, and blue light combine to produce ________ light. white grayish brown black yellow

white

What about figure and ground

Figure is the shape we perceive as being dominant. Ground is the background shape we perceive it against.

When discussing the size, shape, material, color, and composition of a work of art, we are discussing its: Content Subject Context Form

Form

Theo van Gogh was not Vincent van Gogh's: father art dealer financial supporter brother

father

An example of a liquid medium in drawing is graphite. pen and ink. pastel. none of the above.

pen and ink

The creation of a photographic body of work around an event, place, or culture is known as solarization. photojournalism. editorial photography. abstraction.

photjournalism

The coloring material in virtually all drawing media is known as pigment binder pastel wash

pigment

A black-and-white photograph of a scene eliminates the hues and intensities of the scene's colors, but captures the _______ of the colors. chroma values values and chroma pigments

values

According to the author, the most important meaning of an artwork is: What it means to the viewer What is written by art historians What is established by the artist All of the above

what it means to the viewer.

what are the thematic categories of artwork?

* Visual Delight & the Arts of Daily Life * The Sacred Realm * Politics and the Social Order * Stories and Histories * The Here and Now * The Human Experience * Invention and Fantasy * Art and Nature * Art and Art

What is the difference between shape and mass?

A shape is a square, circle, etc. Mass is anything that takes up space.

Who said that imagination is more important than knowledge

Albert Einstein

What term describes work done by nonprofessionals? Folk Art Naive Art Outsider Art All of the above terms have been used to describe work done by nonprofessionals.

All of the above terms have been used to describe work done by nonprofessionals.

what are unity and variety, and why are both important in art?

An artwork has unity by the way the bits and pieces in a work of art hangs and goes together..or "the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts". Variety is the use of different elements in the artwork. The difference between a professional look and an amateurish piece is often the artistic choices you've made about values and unity. Variety creates excitment. Art that has too much variety is "busy" and confused. Too much unity is boring. The artist's job is to find that perfect balance between the two.

What is the difference between bird's eye, worm's eye and eye level point of view?

Bird's eye shot or bird's-eye view shots are taken directly above the scene to establish the landscape and the actors relationship to it. Worm's-eye view is a shot that is looking up from the ground, and is meant to give the viewer the feeling that they are looking up at the character from way below and it is meant to show the view that a child or a pet would have. Eye level point of view is the angle between the camera and the subject. This is the most common view, being the real-world angle that we are all used to.

How can we learn about other cultures and the history of art

By training ourselves to be visually aware, to notice more and analyze what we see.

How can colors play tricks on our eyes?

Certain colors and color relationships can be eye irritants, cause headaches, and wreak havoc with human vision. Other colors and color combinations are soothing. Consequently, the appropriate use of color can maximize productivity, minimize visual fatigue, and relax the whole body.

What is chiaroscuro?

Chiaroscuro is a painting technique that uses tones, shadows, and highlights to create an illusion of three dimensions.

what is crafts

Crafts' is the overall term for artwork or products that are skillfully created by hand by practiced experts

What do artists do?

Create places for some human purpose - buildings, memorials, Stonehenge Create extra-ordinary versions of ordinary objects - make beautiful things that become more than utilitarian objects Record and commemorate events - especially important before cameras + film give tangible form to the unknown - portray what can only be imagined Give tangible form to feelings and ideas - way to express yourself Refresh our vision and help us see the world in new ways

What factors make a painting valuable in different ways to different people?

Each person is so different, what may be amazing or moving to one person may be rubbish to another." We all have our own opinions on things.

what is emphasis

Emphasis is defined as an area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point.

geometric shapes.

Geometric Shapes are two dimensional shapes created by exact mathematical laws. They include circles, squares, rectangles, triangles and ellipses

Discuss some of the qualities that can make art "great."

Good art is about balance, composition, use of light, how the artist moves the viewer's eye throughout the piece, it's about the message, or what the artist is trying to communicate, to convey. It is about how the artist used his medium, his skills. It is not about style. Style has nothing to do with whether or not something is good.

what is fine arts

In the Art world, 'Fine Arts' is the term used for the overall study of the professional field of Art - past and present. Fine Arts require not just skill but also genius and imagination, and whose results gave pleasure as opposed to being useful.

How can lines be expressive?

Lines create impressions of depth or of movement, and direct visual perception

What are some other functions of line?

Lines indicate boundaries, and record borders of form.

What are the differences between representational art, abstract art, and non- representational art?

Non-representational means it does not attempt to show a realistic image of what is portrayed - that can mean it is abstract or cubist or even impressionist. Representational means that an ordinary person looking at the image will say that it looks real - like what is portrayed. Abstract means, in the extreme, that nothing about the work has to represent anything - it can show just color, just a blob or other form, just lines.

What is the difference in one point and two point perspective?

One point and two point perspective differs on their positioning. One point perspective has one vanishing point example is a drawing of a road. Two point perspectives have two vanishing points on the horizon, generally one left and one right example is drawing of a building.

organic shapes

Organic shapes are figures that have a natural look and a flowing, curving appearance.

What are the two main differences between prints and most other forms of art? Prints are always machine-made and relatively inexpensive. Prints are copies of works of art and don't involve artists in the production process. Prints have very little resale value and are a poor investment for collectors. Prints are made using an indirect process and this process results in multiples of the same image.

Prints are made using an indirect process and this process results in multiples of the same image.

what is subordination

Subordination is defined as minimizing or toning down other compositional elements in order to bring attention to the focal point.

How do artists decide if a composition is balanced?

The old cliché' of an artist, standing with his thumb sticking up from his outstretched fist and squinting as he uses it as a line-of-sight, is really a serious, quick, efficient way of judging many aspects of a work's composition.

How are time and motion related to art?

Time and motion are closely related principles. Any word or image that moves functions both spatially and temporally. Motion is a kind of change, and change takes place in time.

The word for extreme optical fidelity is: Mimetic copy abstract Trompe l'oeil

Trompe l'oeil

What is the element of art called value?

Value is the element of art that describes the darkness or lightness of an object.

Can a single work of art be classified into more than one thematic category?

YES

Can unity be conceptual as well as visual?

YES

Is it possible that works of art may share the same theme while having completely different purposes?

YES

Can linear movement in a painting have an emotional effect? Give some examples.

YES. Examples of this would be two different paintings of the Virgin Mary, one from the Byzantine period, and one from the Renaissance period. Also a painting of the Last Supper and The School of Athens.

In addition to optical effects of color, are there emotional effects of color?

Yes. Optical effects of color can be used to dramatically affect moods, feelings, and emotions.

By the 1950s, this new synthetic paint would challenge oils as the principal painting medium. What is it? tempera encaustic gouache acrylic

acrylic

The branch of philosophy that is concerned with the feelings aroused by sensory experiences is called: Linguistics Semantics Horticulture Aesthetics

aesthetics

According to the author, the impulse to create art comes from basic human interests in: reating order and structure. exploring aesthetic possibilities. constructing images and forms that carry meaning. All of the above None of the Above

all of the above

Context is a factor of ties that bind a work of art to the: life of its creator tradition it grows from and responds to audience it was made for society in which it was circulated All of the above

all of the above

In the system of two-point linear perspective forms seem to diminish in size as they recede from us. parallel lines receding into the distance seem to converge. there are two vanishing points. all of the above

all of the above

Lines are used in art to indicate: boundaries between forms. direction and motion. shadows and highlights. outlines of flat surfaces. all of the above

all of the above

The vanishing point in Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper is: at the exact center of the picture. just behind the head of the figure of Jesus. on the horizon line. all of the above

all of the above

Which are methods that were used by prehistoric painters? Animal fats and pigments were mixed together Reed brushes were used Powdered pigments were blown through hollow reeds all of the above

all of the above

________ is among the materials besides paper that have provided support for drawings. papyrus cave walls silk All of the above

all of the above

In fresco painting, a drawing called a ________ is transferred to the prepared surface prior to applying the pigment. cartoon mosaic collage gouache

cartoon

In painting and drawing, artists often use the technique of ____________ to describe the way shadows and light define the mass of forms. outlines simultaneous contrast chiaroscuro subtractive mixing

chiaroscuro

Picasso and Braque, working side-by-side, glued bits of paper and other objects onto canvas to create mosaics tapestries collages egg tempera

collages

Graphic design used to be known as ________ art. commercial guild trade conceptual

commercial

According to the author, Themes of Art can provide a framework for exploring how: complex a form of expression art can be. an understanding of the sequence of time periods is developed. the cultural context of a work can be ignored. none of the above the comparison of art from different cultures is made.

complex a form of expression art can be.

The painting technique used in the first century in Egypt, Greece, and Rome that involves the use of wax is fresco tempera acrylic encaustic

encaustic

A kinetic work of art is static and unmoving. true false

false

A smaller form that is light in value can visually balance a larger form that has a dark value. true false

false

Blue and yellow are complementary colors. true false

false

Mixing two primary colors together will result in a tertiary color. true false

false

Objects that are further away from us look bigger than they really are. true false

false

What is the relationship between content and form?

form refers to the work's style, techniques and media used, and how the elements of design are implemented. Content, on the other hand, refers to a work's essence, or what is being depicted.

Which is NOT one of the four basic printmaking processes? lithography screenprinting relief printing gouache intaglio

gouche

Which of the following media is the most common of all drawing media? metalpoint pastel graphite pencil pen and ink

graphite pencil

One of the most delightfully eccentric figures in the history of art is the Japanese painter and woodcut designer known as __________. Shunsho Buddha Hiroshige Hokusai

hokusai

Any color has the three properties of ________, ________, and _________. hue, tint, chroma tint, shade, value hue, value, saturation primary, secondary, tertiary

hue, value, saturation

__________ involves identifying, describing, and interpreting subject matter in art. Iconography Attribution Stylization Reviewing

iconography

In printmaking, where multiple images are made from the same original design, each individual print is called an edition an impression a burr a burin

impression

_________ is a space that is presented as a work of art that can be entered, explored, experienced, and reflected upon. Environmental Art Installation Art Performance Art Pictorial Art

installation art

Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans was commissioned by the Campbell Soup company. was a study in logo development. is a portrait of graphic design. None of these answers is correct

is a portrait of graphic design

The system of perspective that uses diagonal lines, but does not use converging parallel lines is called __________ perspective. Isosoles Isometric Arial Mermaid Aerial

isometric

_______is the most important and honored subject in the Chinese painting tradition. Kabuki Portraiture Landscape religion

landscape

The key to looking at art is

learning to be aware of the process of looking itself - to notice details and visual relationships, and explore feelings and associations that arise.

Which of the visual elements can best be described as "the path of a moving point?" movement line shape mass

line

A ________ is often the first and key element in creating a complete corporate identity. logo layout composite title

logo

The predecessor of the graphite pencil, especially popular during the Renaissance, is charcoal metalpoint crayon crayola marker

metalpoint

During the ___________ art was used roughly in the same sense as craft. Middle Ages Baroque Era Renaissance 19th Century

middle ages

Except in the case of ________, identical multiple impressions are printed to create editions in printmaking. screenprints intaglio prints monotypes relief prints

monotypes

If a work of art is faithful to our visual experience, its mode of representation is: iconographic nonrepresentational stylized naturalistic

naturalistic

In printmaking, a plate or block will be cancelled so that a new image may be printed from it. no more prints can be made from it. the artist may rework his or her ideas anew. the printmaker can properly register the prints.

no more prints can be made from it.

Which of the following is an example of a nonaqueous medium? watercolor oil paint acrylic fresco

oil paint

In art, shapes that suggest forms found in nature are called _________shapes. organic real geometric three-dimensional

organic

Why could several people respond differently to the same artwork?

our life experiences differ, so our value-associations and the feelings evoked by particular sensations and symbols vary accordingly

In drawing, the outer boundaries of two-dimensional forms are defined by __________, while the outer boundaries perceived among three-dimensional forms are defined by __________. graphite/ink visual elements/principles of design actual lines/implied lines outlines/contour lines

outlines/contour lines

During the Renaissance in Western Europe __________ came to be regarded as the more elevated of the arts. calligraphy, mosaic, and metal forging cabinetry, architecture, and calligraphy ceramics, weaving, and mosaic painting, sculpture, and architecture painting, cabinetry, and landscape gardening

painting, sculpture, and architecture

After building a canvas and before painting it, a painter generally applies a coat of olive oil linseed oil primer or gesso a nonaqueous medium

primer or gesso

The ________ first made it possible to devise a notice that could be reproduced in large numbers and distributed widely. camera obscura Rosetta Stone printing press computer

printing press

Artists primarily used the camera obscura to produce naturalistic drawings of the world. develop photographic film in total darkness. spy on their neighbors. protect their unexposed photographic plates from the sun.

produce naturalistic drawings of the world.

A rubber stamp creates what type of print? lithograph silkscreen intaglio relief

relief

A necessary feature of pattern is: line shape repetition flowers

repetition

The 10th-century bronze sculpture illustrated in this chapter is the work of an artist performing the role of "giving tangible form to the unknown." The unknown, in this case, is the physical form of the deity: Ganeesh Shiva Venus Buddha

shiva

What are the different types of balance?

symmetrical, asymmetrical and radial

The element of art that refers to surface quality is __________. texture pattern line mass

texture

The use by artists of the camera obscura (literally dark room) began in classical Greece. the court of Louis XVI. the Italian Renaissance. the Industrial Revolution.

the Italian Renaissance.

Radiocarbon testing indicates that the earliest images made by humans date back to: the Neolithic Era. the Upper Paleolithic Period. the Jurassic Period. the Bronze Age.

the Upper Paleolithic Period.

Our modern ideas about art carry with them ideas about The artist the audience the artist and audience the museum

the artist and audience

A major difference between the work of a "pure" or "straight" photographer, such as Alfred Stieglitz, and the work of a documentary photographer, such as Dorothea Lange, is the choice of subject matter. the era in which the photographers worked. the different intentions of each photographer. the invention of the digital camera.

the different intentions of each photographer.

Vanitas paintings are those that meditate on: the vanity of the artist the vanity of the viewer the fleeting nature of happiness and earthly life the fleeting nature of earthly life

the fleeting nature of happiness and earthly life

According to the author, graphic design as we know it today has its roots in two developments. They are the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and the invention of the camera obscura. motion pictures and television. the printing press and the Industrial Revolution. the printing press and motion pictures.

the printing press and the Industrial Revolution.

Although Vincent van Gogh suffered emotionally throughout his life, he was able to give his emotions tangible form in works such as: Hound Calle de Sueños The Starry Night Bird in Space

the starry night

Although symbols convey information and embody ideas, those ideas may change radically with time. they have no meaning in themselves. their meaning is invented by cultural use. they have no meaning in themselves; their meaning is invented by cultural use; and the ideas they embody may change radically with time.

they have no meaning in themselves; their meaning is invented by cultural use; and the ideas they embody may change radically with time.

What are the ideas behind linear perspective?

to create depth and volume on a flat surface by means of lines converging at a point or points on a horizon

Which is not a task for artists, according to the author? To create places for some human purpose To create extra-ordinary versions of ordinary objects? To record and commemorate To help see the world in the same way we see it

to help see the world in the same way we see it

Watercolor's primary characteristic is its opacity. permanency. transparency. textural qualities.

transparency

A focal point clearly draws attention and provides emphasis in a work. true false

true

A work of art is balanced when it looks balanced. true false

true

A work of art may use any combination of the elements of art. true false

true

An artist will sometimes create conceptual unity by unifying the ideas in a work of art. true false

true

Another term for asymmetrical balance is informal balance. true false

true

In a perspective drawing, the point at which receding parallel lines meet on the horizon line is called the vanishing point. true false

true

In a two-dimensional work of art that is balanced symmetrically, the implied center of gravity is along the vertical axis down the center of the composition. true false

true

In a two-dimensional work with asymmetrical balance, the appearance of balance is achieved by distributing visual weight accordingly. true false

true

In art, the design principle of balance functions to encourage our active participation in a work, help communicate a work's moods, lead our eyes around a work, and help communicate a work's meanings. true false

true

In atmospheric perspective, objects that are further away seem smaller, paler, and redder than objects that appear closer. true false

true

Intensity means the same as chroma and saturation, and refers to the brightness or dullness of a color. true false

true

One of the "rules" of linear perspective is that forms seem to diminish in size as they recede from us. true false

true

One of the "rules" of linear perspective is that parallel lines receding into the distance will seem to draw closer together and disappear at a point on the horizon line. true false

true

Shapes are two-dimensional and occupy an area of space, while a mass occupies a volume of space. true false

true

Texture can be felt or seen. true false

true

The principle of proportion refers to size relationships between parts of a whole. true false

true

The principle of rhythm depends on repetition. true false

true

The principles of design are guidelines about how to organize the elements of art. true false

true

The two most basic ways to imply depth on a two-dimensional surface are position and overlap. true false

true

Warm colors seem to advance and look closer, while cool colors seem to recede and look farther away. true false

true

Sometimes, artists ask the viewer to

use their own imagination in order to make the artwork complete, the point of work is to bring up ideas and associations in the viewer's mind.

The term style is used to categorize a work of art by its: subject matter social context theme visual characteristics

visual characteristics

During the 18th century, beauty and art were discussed together because both: were studied by the upper class were schools of philosophy were related to the senses were felt to provide pleasure

were felt to provide pleasure