ART-041-S002
Space taken up by an object is positive space negative space
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A dollar bill is an example of what? a reproduction an original work of art a valuable work of art a forgery
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A man enters a museum and begins to critique a large sculpture using the Feldman Model of Criticism. After a while, he determines that he likes the piece very much. This man's conclusion is an example of what kind of judgment? judgment based off of personal preference judgment based off of historical significance judgment based off of the opinions of others initial reaction
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A valuable work of art is severely damaged. Paint is starting to chip as well as discolor. What technique would be used to restore it back to its near-original condition? art restoration art evaluation art preservation
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A young woman wants to learn how to make a ceramic sculpture, but doesn't want to take a formal ceramics class. Based off of the titles, which would be the best book for her to read? Ceramics 101 How to Create Mosaics A Journey Through Art History Painting and Drawing Techniques
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Analysis involves describing how the elements and principles of design work together answering questions concerning the meaning of a work of art judging the success of a work of art carefully examining a work of art to notice the details
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Art restoration involves the process of restoring a work of art to its near-original condition measures to ensure that a work of art does not age allowing a work of art to take its natural course
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As discussed in 6.1, what were the three main art forms used by Baroque artists? sculpture, painting and architecture sculpture, painting and wall murals metal works, architecture and painting architecture, pottery and painting
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Carefully study the painting shown below. Which of the following is an example of interpretation? The husband, protectively watching his wife, is weary over the business transaction she is about to make. The artist has painted the three figures wearing primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. The title of this piece is A Goldsmith and His Shop. The woman's dress has elaborate detail.
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In 1606, Carlo Maderno was commissioned to design a façade for St. Peter's. What is the definition of a façade? the front of a building the back of a building the plaza located in front of a building the dome found on top of a building
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In the painting shown below, the artist predominantly used yellow and purple. This is a use of what types of colors? complementary colors primary colors analogous colors secondary colors
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In what way could artist intent be useful to viewers? by providing more insight to a work of art by allowing viewers to come up with an individual interpretation on their own by taking away viewers' free agency to interpret on their own by allowing viewers to come up with an unbiased interpretation
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Interpretation for a work of art should be individualized agree with the interpretations of others be revealed by the artists be determined by professional art critics
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Interpreting art requires the viewer to do what? create and answer questions concerning a work of art research to see what an artist intended a piece to mean create questions for an art historian to answer determine the success of a piece of art
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The above quote is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? description judgment interpretation analysis
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The dollar bill, which has been copied over a million times, is an example of what? a reproduction an original
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What did religious officials do in order to restore greatness to their churches and turn people to God? They hired artists to create religious works of art. They hired musicians to play inspiring music. They hired chefs to create great feasts. They hired actors to reenact scenes from the Bible.
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What motivated a religious trend in art during the Baroque era? tension between the Catholic and Protestant faiths the sinful nature of the people the religious nature of people tension between artists
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What resulted from the many restoration attempts on Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper? a painting which is still deteriorating and can only be viewed by a few people at a time a restored painting exactly as Leonardo da Vinci painted it
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Whether or not you consider graffiti a form of art should depend upon your own feelings and opinions how it is defined in the dictionary how your friends define graffiti how it is labeled by well-known art critics
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Which best describes medieval art? a. pieces filled with small, intricate detail and designs b. small pieces with no detail c. pieces with very basic designs d. large pieces with little, if any, detail
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Which descriptive word is not used by the writer in the quote above? dull vivid delicate fresh
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Which group did artists from the Italian Renaissance look to for inspiration? the ancient Romans prehistoric artists medieval artists the Mexicans
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Which is the most effective way to provide positive art criticism? offer helpful suggestions to help the artist improve show the artist how to improve by redoing his/her art be painfully honest point out all the mistakes in a work of art
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of oil paint? quicker drying time blended lines slower drying time vibrant colors
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Which of the following is not true concerning art restoration? It is most often an easy procedure. Restoration projects can be extremely expensive. It is controversial. There are many different restoration methods.
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Which of the following should not be a factor when judging a work of art? the opinions of others personal preference historical significance the criticism steps
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Which of the following themes is most commonly found in Baroque art? religion animals astronomy mythology
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Which of the following was a benefit to painting with oil paints as opposed to paints used earlier? slower drying times drying times same as previously used paints quicker drying times
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Which of the following was not mentioned as a part of Italian Renaissance art? altarpieces the human figure architecture religion
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Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art? simplistic complex religious symbolic
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Which one of the following is not one of the steps to the Feldman Model of Criticism? emotion judgment description interpretation
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Which social class most inspired Baroque artists? lower classes the upper class
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Which step is most helpful when analyzing a work of art? asking what elements are used asking who created the work of art asking how much the piece is worth asking where the work of art was created
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Which type of art was not discussed as being created during the middle ages? a. large painted murals b. illuminated manuscripts c. metal works such as belt buckles d. pendants and jewelry
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Which was not mentioned as a common characteristic of illuminated manuscripts? dull coloring embellished lettering Celtic knots religious scenes
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Which would be an example of analysis? The artist has used color to create a focal point in this work of art. I think the artist is portraying his childhood. Although really smooth, the painting gives off the appearance of having a rough texture. I personally do not enjoy this painting.
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Which would be the most likely place to find a Celtic knot? an illuminated manuscript in an ancient Greek work of art in a modern painting in a modern version of the Bible
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Without permission, a man uses a can of spray paint to create markings on a wall. Based upon the definitions provided in 1.4, these markings would be defined as graffiti art abstract art symbols
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You go to a museum and see written explanations about the art prominently placed to each piece. What can you conclude? The museum values artist intent. The museum values viewer interpretation.
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You walk into an art gallery where an art dealer tells you he has a very special piece of art. It is a one-of-a-kind and was painted right before the artist's most untimely death. This would be an example of what? an original a reproduction a duplicate a replica
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shape
a line that has two connected ends, can be geometric or organic.
form
a shape that has been made to look three dimensional by the use of shading and perspective. give you the feeling of depth and space.
Balance
all areas of the artwork appear equally occupied.
Harmony
all parts of the art relate or compliment the other parts.
A viewer looks at a work of art and determines that it is successful. This conclusion is what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? description judgment analysis interpretation
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Although the Vikings destroyed much of the art believed to have been created during the Middle Ages, some pieces survived their attacks. Which of the following is an example of this type of art? a. roman sculptures b. small metal workings c. detailed paintings
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An artist has a specific meaning for a work she created. How would this be labeled? viewer interpretation artist intent
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Aside from religion, what inspired Baroque artists? objects with hidden symbolism scenes of everyday life a godlike human figure social injustices
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Complementary colors are located where on the color wheel? in the center across from one another next to each other
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Correctly drawing the human figure most heavily relies on which element? line proportion texture shape
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Examine the painting below. Based upon the Feldman Model of Criticism, which of the following would be an interpretation for this piece? a. This painting demonstrates the artist's immense talent and evokes strong feelings. Therefore this work is successful. b. This painting symbolizes the strong bond between a husband and wife. The patient, loving face on the wife also shows how hard work can bring two people closer. c. The artist uses the element shape to create the repetition throughout this painting. d. In this painting there are two figures performing a laborious task. There are also rich colors such as yellow and red.
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For an assignment, you are required to provide a written interpretation for a work of art. Your teacher tells you that your interpretation is wrong, and as a result you receive a failing grade. Is your teacher's decision justified? Yes, because your teacher is an expert on the subject and knows best. No, because the assignment was for your interpretation, which is individualized.
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How are secondary colors created? they cannot be created by mixing two primary colors by mixing analogous colors by mixing complementary colors
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How do we know what prehistoric people valued? we don't know what they valued symbols found on cave walls written explanations we assume they valued very little
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In what ways can knowing an artist's intent be limiting when viewing art? It allows an artist to more fully communicate with the viewer. It does not allow a viewer to come up with a personal interpretation. It provides more insight.
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Look at the painting below. Is it correct to assume that everyone who views this piece will have the same interpretation? Yes, because the artist provided a written interpretation. No, because most people interpret things differently. Yes, because this is a very simple piece.
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To discuss the Italian Renaissance is to discuss the flourishing of the arts in the Americas the flourishing of the arts in Italy the diminishing arts in Italy the revival of African art
b
Vanishing points also commonly act as bull's-eyes focal points guide lines horizon lines
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What colors are used to create secondary colors? complementary colors primary colors analogous colors warm colors
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What happens to the objects in a drawing as they reach the vanishing point? They suddenly become larger. They gradually become smaller. They all stay the same size. They gradually become larger.
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What is the last and possibly most crucial step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? interpretation judgment analysis description
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What type of surface did both prehistoric artists and the Mexican Muralists use to depict symbols? book pages walls the ground billboards
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What would you assume if you were to go through a museum exhibit offering no descriptions of the art on display? It does not allow a viewer to come up with a personal interpretation. The museum values viewer interpretation over artist intent. The museum values artist intent over viewer interpretation. The museum ran out of money to print off descriptions.
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When accepting art criticism, it is important to give criticism back take away the positive ignore what you don't want to hear try not to cry
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When something gives off the appearance of texture, such as the figure below, it has tactile texture visual texture
b
When writing a description it is important to provide what kind of details? unclear specific vague indistinguishable
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When you make an initial reaction, it is important to be closed-minded about the art you are viewing reevaluate your reaction to make an educated judgment keep it as your final opinion keep your opinion to yourself
b
Which artist is known for lying on his back and painting the entire ceiling of a large chapel? Raphael Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci Donatello
b
Which of the following best describes a gesture drawing? a detailed warm up sketch a quick warm up sketch any sketch which takes more than an hour a perfectly proportioned sketch
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Which of the following best describes an illuminated manuscript? a. a page with painted adornments b. a page containing both text and painted adornments c. An ordinary page with very little detail d. a page with text
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Which of the following best describes art from the North Renaissance? a. spiritual yet shallow b. religious and symbolic c. worldly d. plain and sometimes depressing
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Which of the following is an example of accepting positive criticism? ignoring any positive criticism offered finding positive aspects of criticism to help yourself improve doing the exact opposite of what is suggested by a critic getting mad at the person providing the criticism
b
Which of the following is not a form of judgment as discussed in 6.3? judgment based off of personal tastes judgment based off of the opinions of others judgment based off of historical significance prejudgment or an initial reaction
b
Which of the following is true concerning the creation of art? Art needs to be displayed in order to be validated. Anyone can create art. Only professional artists can create successful art. A person can only create art with proper instruction.
b
Which of the following was an inspiration for symbolism used by the Mexican Muralists? Prehistoric culture Mexican culture religious beliefs American culture
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Which of the following was not commonly found in illuminated manuscripts? religious scenes prehistoric symbols embellished lettering Celtic designs
b
Which of the following would be the best description of an original work of art? a. an image of a painting shown in an art history book b. a sculpture that was hand sculpted by an artist and is like no other c. a signed copy of a photograph d. a painting that was copied by a machine and then touched up by an artist
b
Which step of the Feldman Model of Criticism requires the viewer to describe how the elements and principles of design work together? judgment analysis description interpretation
b
You examine a drawing and notice that there are two vanishing points. This is an example of what? one-point perspective two-point perspective
b
A woman is examining a modern abstract painting and notices a Celtic knot in the background. From which time period did this painting's artist most likely receive his or her inspiration? modern times the Italian Renaissance the middle ages prehistoric ages
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A young boy studies a painting. After careful examination he comes up with a story for the piece. This is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? analysis description interpretation judgment
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A young man discovers what he believes to be a book of illuminated manuscripts. Which of the following would be the best indication that his assumption is correct? a. an old leather binding b. text written in Latin c. pages with text and painted images d. pages made from animal skin
c
Adequately describing art requires the viewer to come up with an interpretation decide if they like it or not take the time to look at detail look up descriptions in an art history book
c
As was mentioned in 5.4, not everyone feels that art restoration is a necessary procedure. What would be the most logical alternative for those who oppose art restoration? allowing art to undergo extensive restoration attempts making copies of deteriorating pieces and then disposing of the originals letting art take its natural course allowing art to undergo minimal restoration attempts
c
Concerning the process of defining art, which of the following statements is not true? a. Defining art is not always an easy task. b. Defining art should be personal and individualized. c. You can never change your mind once you decide your definition of art. d. How you view graffiti should tell you something about how you view art.
c
From which group of artists did ancient Roman artists receive their inspiration? Prehistoric artists other Roman artists Greek artists the Mexican Muralists
c
Green, blue, and purple are examples of what type of colors? secondary colors primary colors cool colors warm colors
c
The author stated that the more he saw the book and carefully studied it, the more "wonders" he saw. What does this tell you about the process of describing art? a. Describing art is easy. b. Describing art is a one-step process. c. The more we look, the more we will be able to describe. d. Adequately describing art can only be done when viewing the Book of Kells.
c
The writer says that at first you may not notice that "fine craftsmanship is all about you." What does he suggest to solve this problem? a. have someone else look at it b. admit it is the work of an angel c. look more keenly at it d. notice the colors
c
Two siblings argue over the interpretation of Jan Van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride. While one says it is a painting depicting a marriage, the other claims it is showing a husband bestowing power to his wife. Which interpretation is correct? Neither is correct because Van Eyck never left an interpretation for this piece. Various symbols found in this painting prove that this is a painting of a husband giving power over his business to his wife, thus making the second sibling correct. Both are correct because interpretations vary from person to person. As the title of this painting indicates, this is a portrait of a wedding, making the first sibling correct.
c
What is the purpose of art criticism? to make someone think their art is perfect, even if it is not to hurt the feelings of an artist to evaluate and judge art to know what art to avoid
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What purpose do symbols serve in Northern Renaissance art? They confuse the viewer. They add beauty to a work of art. They add to the meaning of a work of art. They show how religious an artist was.
c
Where would be the most likely place for someone to find art? a school building a natural history museum an art museum an Italian restaurant
c
Which best explains the second step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? determining the success of a work of art describing how you feel determining the meaning of a work of art describing what you see
c
Which of the following describes sculptures from the Hellenistic Period? a. restrained figures with one foot standing slighting in front of the other b. composed figures shown performing physical acts c. dramatic figures in stretched-out poses d. a stiff figure with a slight smile upon the face
c
Which of the following elements is NOT required to create a Celtic knot? line shape color neither line nor shape
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Which of the following is not true regarding art restoration? There is a lot of controversy surrounding art restoration. There are many different methods. It always brings art back to its perfect condition. There are usually different opinions concerning the results of a restored work of art.
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Which of the following is not true when it comes to creating art? art instruction can be found in books or on the Internet you can create art without taking formal art classes you must take a formal art class in order to receive proper instruction anyone can create art
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Which of the following would not help with viewing art? researching art in a book or on the Internet knowing the type of art your prefer knowing how to draw visiting art museums
c
Which one of the following was not a source of inspiration found in baroque art? portraiture still-life objects mythical gods landscapes
c
line
comes in all shapes and sizes, found in tow dimensional and three dimensional art, all art will have these.
Focal Point/Emphasis
created when emphasis is placed on one particular object. may be different for different viewers. Decide emphasis through a different or bright color, size of an object, use of lines, and even contrast of bright and dark.
variety
creating visual interest by using different elements.
A perfectly proportioned human figure should be approximately how many heads in length? 12 heads 9 heads 5 heads 7 ½ heads
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As defined in 3.4, what is the definition of a reproduction? a one-of-a-kind artwork an imitation of the original work of art an original work of art a copy of a work of art
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As explained in 4.3, what can be a helpful starting point when interpreting a work of art? a person's past experiences knowing how it was interpreted by others knowing what the artist intended the piece to mean the title of the piece
d
Chiaroscuro is defined as an expensive material used to create sculpture the front of a building the contrast of primary and secondary colors the contrast of light and dark colors
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How were books copied during the Middle Ages? Illuminated manuscripts did not contain any text. They were printed using an early version of the printing press. They were photocopied years later. They were individually hand written.
d
How would you give a painting a warm feeling? by adding cool colors such as blue by using complementary colors by adding warm colors such as purple by adding warm colors such as yellow
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Just like ancient cave art, __________________ are permanent wall paintings packed full of symbols. magazine covers billboards the sides of buses murals
d
Prehistoric symbols allow us to know what modern people value or feel is important archeologists think prehistoric people looked like prehistoric people dressed like prehistoric people valued or felt was important
d
The process of defining art should be based upon the opinions of your art teacher coincide with how society defines art cause you stress and annoyance be personal and individualized
d
Three of the following statements are true for both of the following images. Choose the statement that is true for only one of them. One is a painting on a wall. One contains symbols which can be interpreted. One is a form of expression. One is graffiti and most likely done illegally.
d
What is the main difference between viewer interpretation and artist intent? Artist intent is more important because it is concerning an artist's work. Viewer interpretation is more important because a viewer is meant to enjoy art. There is no real difference. One is an artist's interpretation, while the other is the viewer's.
d
What made the Book of Kells so famous? It was owned by a famous king. Its history is unknown. It is the only surviving illuminated manuscript. It contains beautifully elaborate designs.
d
What makes the following painting an altarpiece? It has a religious theme. It contains a lot of symbolism. It is large and was created during the Northern Renaissance. It has three separate panels which can be folded closed.
d
What principle is meant to catch your eye? unity movement repetition focal point
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What purpose does a horizon line serve in a perspective drawing? It serves as a focal point. It is where lines in a drawing are guided to. It really serves no purpose. It serves as a guide.
d
What step would not be helpful when analyzing a work of art? asking how the elements work to create the principles asking what elements are used asking what principles are used asking what material was used to create an artwork
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What three colors cannot be created by mixing any other colors? blue, yellow, and orange yellow, green, and blue red, orange, and purple red, yellow, and blue
d
What type of art survived the Viking attacks during the Middle Ages? a. large sculptures b. wall murals c. oil paintings d. small metal works such as pendants
d
What type of painting method became widely used during the Northern Renaissance? encaustic painting egg tempera watercolor oil painting
d
What words does the writer use to describe the colors found in the illuminated manuscript? delicate and subtle exact and compact intricate and complex fresh and vivid
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Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel? across from one another outside the center of the color wheel, directly surrounding the triangle forming a triangle in the center of the color wheel next to one another on the color wheel
d
Which artist from the Italian Renaissance was known for keeping a notebook filled with drawings and backward notes? Vincent Van Gogh Michelangelo Jan Van Eyck Leonardo da Vinci
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Which artist was known for his extensive journals containing notes and sketches concerning his many interests (including the study of the human anatomy)? Donatello Raphael Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci
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Which group of people can benefit from art criticism? viewers artists professional art critics all of these
d
Which is the first step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? analysis judgment interpretation description
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Which of the following inspired the Italian Renaissance? prehistoric cave art illuminated manuscripts metal works from the middle ages ancient Roman heritage
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Which of the following is not true concerning illuminated manuscripts? a. They often reflect the personality of those who created them. b. They are religious texts. c. They contain exquisite detail. d. There are none surviving today.
d
Which of the following places was not mentioned in 6.4 as a good place to find art? an art museum an art history book the Internet a music video
d
Which of the following was not a trait found in Caravaggio's paintings? the use of chiaroscuro religious figures realistic images immoral scenes
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Which of the following was the overall theme found in Baroque art? Baroque social life mythology hidden symbolism religion
d
Which of the following would not help with creating art? allowing yourself to be inspired creating art on your own taking an art class knowing the hours of an art museum
d
Which statement best describes the results and feelings following the restoration on the Sistine Chapel? mixed reactions over the duller colors which were revealed a rejection by all who saw the newly revealed colors an acceptance by all who saw the newly revealed colors mixed reactions over the brighter colors which were revealed
d
Which step in the Feldman Model of Criticism requires you to review the other three steps? interpretation description analysis judgment
d
Which two elements play a major role when creating a Celtic knot? value and color line and color texture and shape line and shape
d
Which would be least helpful in viewing art? looking up art on the Internet visiting art museums researching art to know what type of art you prefer looking through a novel
d
proportion
different sizes in relation to one another. presents the size of objects in artwork that shows distance.
texture
how the surface of an object looks or feels.
visual texture
texture that you can see
tactile texture
texture that you can touch
space
the area an object occupies, as well as the area surrounding the object.
value
the lightness or darkness of a color.
color
the pigments we see in the world around us. can be described as warm or cool.
contrast
the position of different objects in the same artwork to create interest and opposition.
Movement
the way your eyes are directed through the art.
unity
when all of the elements and principles work together to create a feeling of completion.
Repition
when an object or element is used multiple times. can create unity, or a pattern.