QUIZ 1 ART IN TWO DIMENSIONS
In a two-dimensional work, when the figure becomes the background and the background becomes the figure, we perceive ________.
a figure-ground reversal
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape.
a geometric
An empty space defined by its surround is known as ________ shape.
a negative
A line that is a continuous mark is ________.
an actual line
A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where there is not a continuous mark is ________.
an implied line
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 ________.
contrast
Which of the following words would best describe a regular line?
cool-headed controlled predictable geometric
By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of art the artist is using ________.
directional line
The principles of design are a kind of ________ that artists apply to the elements of art.
grammar
A flat work of art has two dimensions: ________ and width.
height
If vertical lines communicate strength, horizontals calm, and diagonals action, then a vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines in order to show peaceful repose.
horizontal
One definition of this element is "a mark that connects two points."
line
This type of shape is composed of unpredictable, irregular lines.
organic
The line that defines the edge of a shape is called the ________.
outline
The lines that create the image of the Nazca Spider "drawing" define the ________ of a ________.
outline . . . shape
The elements of art form the basic ________ of art.
vocabulary
Contour line defines the outer edge or profile of an object, and can be used to suggest a volume in space.
True