chapter 4 quiz

Most artists want a balance of unity and variety because both are required for a work to have diversity. every work has to include both elements. that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions. it makes it easier for the viewer to understand.

that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions.

What design problem is presented by the subject matter in Lavinia Fontana's Noli Me Tangere? foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures representing the passage of time in the story representing the divinity of Christ and the humanity of Mary Magdalene depicting the empty tomb of Christ in the background

foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures

What is one design principle that Matisse addressed with the netlike patterns on the couch and framing edges of his painting Large Reclining Nude? A color painting depicts a nude woman reclining on a checkered longue chair. The chair has an abstract rectangular shape. The woman's head is small in proportion to the rest of her body and her arms are long and wavy. Henri Matisse, LARGE RECLINING NUDE. 1935. Oil on canvas. 26 1∕8ʺ x 36 3∕4ʺ. scale and proportion symmetrical balance directional forces rhythm and repetition

rhytyhm and repetiiton

What is the design principle for creating a neutral area that does not distract from the area of emphasis? directional forces subordination contrast unity and variet

suboradination

What design principle does Damien Hirst's Posterity—The Holy Place perfectly exemplify? emphasis and subordination balance directional forces contrast

balance

Which term refers to the organization of visual elements in a painting or a photograph? composition balance unity format

composition

What is one reason that Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen exaggerated scale in Shuttlecocks? to poke fun at museum practices to create a diagonal direction to promote playing badminton to criticize the museum's collecting practices Submit

to poke fun at museum practices

The use of pattern in Pieter de Hooch's Interior of a Dutch House demonstrates which design principle? Pieter de Hooch. INTERIOR OF A DUTCH HOUSE. 1658. Oil on canvas. 29" × 35". scale and proportion unity and variety balance emphasis and subordination Submit

unity and variety

One way that John McCracken achieved unity with the work Untitled was making it a different color than the wall. making it taller than it is wider. using three media. using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.

using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.

What combination of lines provides stability in a composition? vertical and diagonal lines horizontal and diagonal lines vertical and horizontal lines intersecting diagonal lines

vertical and horizontal lines

How does an artist's use of directional forces differ from the use of emphasis and subordination in a work of art? Directional forces rely on contrast and position to highlight the focal point. Directional forces are used in dynamic and expressive works of art. Directional forces create a path around the work of art. Directional forces draw the viewer's eye to neutral areas of lesser importance.

Directional forces create a path around the work of art.

Why did Matisse believe that design was as important to a composition as facial expressions and gestures? He believed that the arrangement of visual elements was necessary to create an expressive composition. He was trying to explain his works to viewers. He was trying to draw attention to scale and proportion. He was trying to draw attention to his use of color. Submit

He believed that the arrangement of visual elements was necessary to create an expressive composition.

How did Goya evoke a sense of motion on the part of the bullfighter in The Agility and Daring of Juanito Apinani? He depicted the bullfighter perpendicular to the pole. He placed the bullfighter on the intersection of the diagonal axes. He depicted the bullfighter swinging on a pole. He depicted the bullfighter in sharp light and dark contrasts.

He placed the bullfighter on the intersection of the diagonal axes.

What was the reason Matisse took so many photographs of his drawings for Large Reclining Nude? It made it easier for him to keep track of the changes he made. It was standard practice for artists to photograph their work in process. He was interested in documenting how design could affect a final work that began with a naturalistic drawing. He needed the photographs for a book he was writing. Submit

He was interested in documenting how design could affect a final work that began with a naturalistic drawing.

How does the change in the scale of the "5" function in Charles Demuth's I Saw The Figure 5 in Gold? Charles Demuth. I SAW THE FIGURE 5 IN GOLD. 1928. Oil on cardboard. 35 ½" × 30". It draws the viewer deeper into the painting. It moves the viewer's eye around the painting. It provides greater color contrast. It forces the viewer's attention on the picture plane. Submit

It draws the viewer deeper into the painting.

How did the addition of horizontal lines to the couch change Henri Matisse's final version of Large Reclining Nude? It added pattern and contrast. It reduced downward directional force. It altered the proportions of the figure. It created visual rhythm in the image.

It reduced downward directional force.

What distinguishes the use of balance in sculpture from its use in painting? Sculpture achieves balance through maintaining scale and proportion. Sculptural balance is usually symmetrical. Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes. Sculpture relies on balance as a way to engage the viewer.

Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes.

Why do many public buildings employ symmetrical balance in their designs? Symmetrical balance is associated with divine power. Symmetrical balance promotes quick and economical construction. Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence. Symmetrical balance allows for the most efficient use of space.

Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.

Why do many public buildings employ symmetrical balance in their designs? Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence. Symmetrical balance promotes quick and economical construction. Symmetrical balance allows for the most efficient use of space. Symmetrical balance is associated with divine power.

Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.

How do the tall green seats provide unity in Jacob Lawrence's Going Home? Jacob Lawrence. GOING HOME.1946. Gouache. 21 ½" × 29 ½". They create visual a visual theme across the composition. They balance the composition. Their symmetry connotes permanence and poise. They serve as a focal point for the viewer. Submit

They create visual a visual theme across the composition.

Why is it possible for a small yellow form to balance a large blue form? Small forms appear heavier than large forms. Large forms appear heavier than small forms. Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors. Cool colors appear heavier than warm colors.

Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors.

What did Matisse create by moving the figure's right leg down slightly in his version of Large Reclining Nude? Henri Matisse. Large Reclining Nude. 1935. Oil on canvas. 26 ?" × 36 ¾". directional force greater contrast a balance of unity and variety a proportionate figure

directional force

Artists use contrast, color intensity, position, and size to create emphasis on a specific area of the work. a diagonal force in the work. symmetry in the work. unity and variety in the work.

emphasis on a specific area of the work.

ROETTGEN Pietà. 1300-25. Painted wood. Height 34 ½". expressive effect. sense of balance. visual unity. naturalism.

expressive effect

The more variety in a work of art, the more the artist has to introduce orderly elements. can charge for the work. has to make preliminary drawings. scale the work up to make it bigger.

has to introduce orderly elements.

Which contributes most to the drama of Francisco Goya's composition in Bullfight: The Agility and Daring of Juanito Apinani? Francisco Goya. BULLFIGHT: THE AGILITY AND DARING OF JUANITO APINANI. Plate 20. c.1815. Etching with aquatint. 9 ½" × 14". the horizontal wall in the background the contrast of light and dark tones the small scale of the figures the horizontal format the small scale of the figures the horizontal format

he contrast of light and dark tones

Where does Peter de Hooch use repetition as an organizing principle in Interior of a Dutch House? in the various sizes of rectangles used for the fireplace, windows, paintings, and maps. in the rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles in the similar clothing worn by the figures in the even number of figures

in the rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles

What design goal does the inclusion of helicopters, cars, and hand grenades demonstrate in contemporary Afghan carpets? WAR RUG. Afghanistan. 1990-2000. Medium: wool. Technique: knotted pile. 32 1/2" x 25 1/4". emphasis and subordination directional forces pattern scale and proportion

pattern

One way that Jacob Lawrence created unity in Going Home was by painting a topic that had deep personal meaning. limiting the composition to one railroad car interior. repeating the use of red in a variety of shapes. including reclining and sitting figures. Submit

repeating the use of red in a variety of shapes

What is one way that Wallace Berman created a sense of rhythm in Untitled? inclusion of different images on the radio addition of Hebrew letters use of light and dark contrasts repetition of hands and radio shape

repetition of hands and radio shape

What design principle is obviously distorted to create greater impact in Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Shuttlecocks? A large sculpture of a leaning shuttlecock stands on the lawn in front of a long, rectangular building. Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. SHUTTLECOCKS (one of four). 1994. Aluminum, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and paint. 215 ¾" × 209" × 191 ¾". scale symmetry proportion unity

scale

What element moves our eye toward the empty panel on the left of Ogata Korin's Cranes? Ogata Korin, CRANES. ca. 1700. Japanese, Edo period (1615-1868). Ink, color, gold, and silver on paper. 65 3∕8ʺ x 146 1∕6ʺ. the scale of the birds in relation to the height of the screen the contrast of the gold background color the subordination in the color of the birds' feathers the directional force of the birds' heads

the directional force of the birds' heads

Which detail in Titian's Noli Me Tangere best demonstrates the principle of subordination in design? the red robe of Mary Magdalene the tall tree in the center of the image the outstretched hand of Christ the muted colors of the landscape

the muted colors of the landscape

What element creates unity in I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold? the focal point the diagonal lines the color red the number 5

the number 5

Which element is necessary to create an all-over pattern in an artwork? the use of organic shapes and forms the repetition of a set of ordered elements the use of complementary groups of colors the use of geometric shapes and forms

the repetition of a set of ordered elements

A person typically experiences scale in relation to smaller details within a work of art. the size of his or her body. the size of the room. other artworks surrounding an object.

the size of his or her body.

What is one visual clue that Edgar Degas uses In Jockeys Before the Race to move the viewer's attention to the left side of the canvas? Edgar Degas. JOCKEYS BEFORE THE RACE. c.1878-79. Oil essence, gouache, and pastel. 42 ½" × 29". the large horse the jockey's white jacket the sun the pole

the sun

One reason for the extremely small size of Cruzeiro do Sul (Southern Cross) was to draw attention to the importance of geometric forms. to create a humorous work. to draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countries. the artist's lack of funds to produce the work.

to draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countrie