1.09 Unit Assessment: Understanding Art

Which of the following is an aesthetic question you could ask about El Greco's "The Burial of Count Orgaz"?

Does the painting have to tell a story to be considered art?

Which statement best describes how Henri Matisse creates variety in "The Red Room"?

He uses different kinds of lines, colors, and patterns.

Which is a distinguishing characteristic of Fauve paintings?

They have bright colors and simplified forms.

We group artworks with similar characteristics into periods, civilizations, or styles. Which is the best definition of civilization?

a stage of social development of a particular people that is characterized by city-building

In which step of the critical analysis process would you express your personal opinion about whether or not an artwork is successful?

evaluation

What type of shapes did Gaugin use most often?

organic

Which of the following is the best definition of unity in an artwork?

the feeling of oneness that occurs when all the parts of a design fit together well

Which of the following is the best definition of texture?

the tactile surface quality or feel of an object