Art mid-term Part 1
Contrast
The dark printed words on the page of a book are easily read because they are printed on a light ground. This is an example of the principle of
outline
The line defines the edge of a shape is called the
The Rarity of an artwork and its value, are often closely related
True
The visual impact of the Olmec sculpture of a Colossal Head is directly related to its mass.
True
The way that images appear to be moving in films and videos is actually an optical illusion.
True
Triangular planes make up the surface of a geodesic sphere. Planes that are closer to and facing toward the light source tend to be lighter than planes that are further from it and facing away.
True
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When conducting a formal analysis of a work of art you would probably want to consider the artist's use of
Geometric
a shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as
formal analysis
analyses the use of formal elements in a work.
contextual analysis
considers the religious political and social environment in which the artwork was made and viewed
iconographical analysise.
interprets objects and figures in the artwork as symbols
Directional line
By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of art the artist is using
biographical analysis
Considers the artist's personal experiences
feminist analysisb.
Considers the role of women in an artwork
Robert Mapplethorpe created traditional gendered roles for men and women to connect modern photography with painters from the past.
False
the techniques of hatching and cross-hatching can be used only in dry media
False
when artists are censored it usually stops them from producing any further work v
False
Formal analysis can be done on paintings, but not on sculptures
False
If a sculptor wanted to create a relief that was visible from more than one angle, bas-relief would be a good method to use.
False
In traditional African art of the Yoruba tribe, human imagery follows the ideal proportions identified by the ancient Egyptians in palm and hand measurements. false
False