Art Appreciation Midterm

What was one type of art that was censored in Nazi Germany? A. Abstract art B. Political art C. Nationalistic art D. Religious art

A. Abstract art

Making favorable and unfavorable judgments about works of art is called __________. A. Art criticism B. Censorship C. Evaluation D. Discrimination

A. Art criticism

The works of art accepted by the art world as part of the story of art refers to the: A. Canon B. Patronage C. Diversity D. Contrapposto

A. Canon

An analysis of references to jazz music in Jean-Michel Basquiat's Horn Players demonstrates which critical approach? A. Contextual B. Formalist C. Expressive D. Objective

A. Contextual

Critics using which critical approach might look first at environmental influences on the artist? A. Contextual B. Relative C. Formalist D. Expressive

A. Contextual

The examples of censorship discussed in the textbook demonstrate that judgments about artistic quality are often based on A. Cultural values B. The artist's notoriety C. Individual likes and dislikes D. Questions of artistic skill

A. Cultural values

Considering the identity and personal meanings of an artist is characteristic of critics who __________. A. Employ expressive theories B. Write about facts C. Advocate for censorship D. Evaluate monetary value

A. Employ expressive theories

One of the ways we evaluate works of art is through their value. What ways can art have value? A. Financial, functional, or emotional B. Financial, functional, or aesthetic C. Functional, emotional, or canonical D. Emotional, financial, or aesthetic

A. Financial, functional, or emotional

Art stolen from different countries has been: A. Illegally trafficked B. Censored C. Illegally destroyed D. Used for propaganda

A. Illegally trafficked

What distinguishes formal art criticism from other theories used to evaluate art? A. It focuses primarily on the art object itself B. It contributes to the cultural value of a work of art C. It is subject to the biases of the individual critic D. It involves extensive knowledge of art history

A. It focuses primarily on the art object itself

Henri Matisse's Blue Nude (figure 2.31) was controversial because: A. It used unnatural colors B. It depicted a nude C. It was burned in Chicago D. It looked like Aphrodite

A. It used unnatural colors

What caused the negative response to Impressionism by contemporary audiences in the nineteenth century? A. It was so different from traditional painting B. It lacked a sense of unity and structure C. It was considered politically subversive D. It lacked emotionally expressive content

A. It was so different from traditional painting

A painting made using pink and red would have which color scheme? A. Monochromatic B. Primary C. Analogous D. Triadic

A. Monochromatic

Which is usually the easiest part of writing about a work of art? A. Providing factual information B. Discussing the quality of the object C. Performing a formal analysis D. Explaining a personal response

A. Providing factual information

Mixing lime green and scarlet red would result in what outcome? A. Reduce intensity B. Complementary colors C. A tint D. A shade

A. Reduce intensity

A sculpture that depicts a woman standing up straight, with her arms at her sides, is likely to have: A. Symmetrical balance B. Asymmetrical balance C. Visual weight D. Emphasis

A. Symmetrical balance

Writing about a work of art should always include __________. A. The title and medium B. The artist's biography C. A picture of the artist D. What it cost

A. The title and medium

How do specialists decide if art is great? A. They look for innovation, contextual meaning, and personal expression B. They concentrate on the cash value of a work of art in the art market C. They choose works that are controversial and unconventional D. They use art criticism to determine the condition of the work of art

A. They look for innovation, contextual meanings, and personal expression

A work of art can address several themes at once. A. True B. False

A. True

Art has developed in all human societies. A. True B. False

A. True

Decorative art does NOT need to be lavish. A. True B. False

A. True

Linear perspective can help create emphasis. A. True B. False

A. True

Multiple similar masses can be used to create rhythm. A. True B. False

A. True

Propaganda is manipulating people in a biased and deceptive way. A. True B. False

A. True

Repetition can create a sense of time. A. True B. False

A. True

Self-portraits can help artists look inward. A. True B. False

A. True

Some fine art can have a utilitarian purpose. A. True B. False

A. True

Three-dimensional works of art can use simulated AND actual texture. A. True B. False

A. True

Traditional crafts were often used in everyday life. A. True B. False

A. True

We can say a work of art has chiaroscuro if it: A. Uses light and dark contrasts to create an illusion of three-dimensional forms on a flat surface B. Uses modeling on a sculpture to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms C. Uses contour lines to create an illusion of three-dimensional forms on a flat surface D. Uses value to heighten expression so that contrasts are severe on a two-dimensional surface

A. Uses light and dark contrasts to create an illusion of three-dimensional forms on a flat surface

The cash value of a work indicates __________. A. What a buyer will pay at a given time B. The artistic value of a work C. The popular acceptance of the work D. The influence of art critics

A. What a buyer will pay at a given time

Which question would be asked in an expressive theory about a work of art? A. Who made it? B. Who paid for it? C. Where was it made? D. What is it made of?

A. Who made it?

When writing about a work of art, which question would contribute most to your evaluation? A. Why is it important? B. Where is it today? C. Who is the artist? D. What is the medium

A. Why is it important?

Factual information, analysis, and evaluation should always be included when you are __________. A. Writing about art B. Determining cash value C. Assessing theories D. Practicing censorship

A. Writing about art

A sculpture made of 10 concrete cubes spaced evenly in a grid would be: A. Asymmetrically balanced B. Afocal C. Visually weighted D. Implied

B. Afocal

A photograph of Abraham Lincoln looking down at the script for his Emancipation Proclamation would contain: A. An actual line from his eyes to the paper B. An implied line from his eyes to the paper C. An implied line from his head to his desk D. An actual line from his body about to sit in a chair

B. An implied line from his eyes to the paper

Linear perspective can be used to create: A. Proportions B. Emphasis C. Geometric shapes D. Simulated texture

B. Emphasis

The process of selecting one thing over another or the appreciation of the significance of something is called __________. A. Creativity B. Evaluation C. Criticism D. Censorship

B. Evaluation

Evaluating art based on the artist's expression of personal meanings and worldview exemplifies the use of __________. A. Contextual theories B. Expressive theories C. Censorship theories D. Formal theories

B. Expressive theories

A color's value refers to how expensive the pigment is. A. True B. False

B. False

A work of art that uses the same texture throughout must have a lot of variety. A. True B. False

B. False

An implied line is one we can see that is continuous. A. True B. False

B. False

Art should be defined solely by its beauty. A. True B. False

B. False

Artists distort proportion to show distance. A. True B. False

B. False

Criticizing offensive art is censorship. A. True B. False

B. False

During the Renaissance, artists wanted to be seen as having skill over intellect. A. True B. False

B. False

Glassblowing requires a mold. A. True B. False

B. False

Implied lines are a method for depicting the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. A. True B. False

B. False

Nonobjective art shows objects from the real world that have been distorted or exaggerated. A. True B. False

B. False

Only the artist determines the meaning of a work of art. A. True B. False

B. False

Which theories focus attention on the composition of an artwork and how earlier artworks may have influenced it? A. Contextual B. Formal C. Expressive D. Value

B. Formal

One way that art can be used as a tool to show power is by depicting people with a/an: A. Distorted proportion B. Hierarchical scale C. Small scale D. Asymmetrical balance

B. Hierarchical scale

Glassblowing is what kind of glass technique? A. Cold B. Hot C. Stained D. Mold

B. Hot

The golden section is an example of: A. Hierarchical scaling B. Ideal proportion C. Architecture D. Ideal scale

B. Ideal proportion

A spoon might be considered craft because: A. It was made by cold working the metal B. It is used in everyday life C. It was made with intellect D. It is a combination of metalworking and sculpture

B. It is used in everyday life

Why was Chris Ofili's painting The Holy Virgin Mary controversial? A. Its iconography undermined New York's political values B. Its subject matter and medium offended Roman Catholics C. It included sexual content and depictions of genitalia D. It depicted imagery forbidden by the Christian religion

B. Its subject matter and medium offended the Roman Catholics

How might someone change our description of a work of art from representational to trompe l'oeil? A. Add bright colors B. Make the objects appear almost photograph-like C. Idealize the forms D. Make a frame that looks like it is a drawing

B. Make the objects appear almost photograph-like

One way to express an identity is through: A. Graphic design B. Personal adornment C. Making political statements D. Wearing shoes

B. Personal adornment

Creating a t-shirt design that makes people aware that a local college's art scholarship is in danger and needs funding would be an example of art used for: A. Bringing further awareness to issues that are already in the spotlight B. Reminding people of causes that need attention C. Protesting the social order D. Promoting the social order

B. Reminding people of causes that need attention

A painting in soft, pastel colors that depicts the horrors of war might be confusing because: A. Subject matter should dictate content B. Subject matter and form influence content C. Content shouldn't be contradicted by subject matter D. Form is the most important part of content

B. Subject matter and form influence content

A work of art made by painting a rectangular canvas only one shade of blue might be thought to have too much: A. Balance B. Unity C. Design D. Variety

B. Unity

When something is emphasized, it is because it has: A. Actual weight B. Visual weight C. Balance D. Geometric shapes

B. Visual weight

How can an artist create the illusion of three dimensions in two-dimensional art? A. Linear perspective B. Overlapping C. A and B D. Trompe l'oeil

C. A and B

A rhythm that repeats at long intervals would contrast with a rhythm that repeats at short intervals because: A. Rhythm creates a sense of movement and speed B. Rhythms are never the same C. A and D D. Rhythm creates a mood and a feeling

C. A and D

A painting that has one large red circle on the left and three smaller green circles on the right probably has: A. Symmetrical balance B. Radial symmetry C. Asymmetrical balance D. Pure symmetry

C. Asymmetrical balance

Which of the following artworks overcame censorship? A. Michelangelo's The Last Judgment B. Titian's Pietà C. Chris Ofili's The Holy Virgin Mary D. Dawn Marie Jingagian's Shy Glance

C. Chris Ofili's The Holy Virgin Mary

In art essays, the three types of art criticism are used as a method of __________. A. Determining cash value B. Analysis C. Evaluation D. Censorship

C. Evaluation

When we define art aesthetically, we: A. Imagine all art to be like sunsets at a beach when we close our eyes B. Idealize beauty, so that art from all cultures is seen as uplifting C. Focus on what we see and how colors, shapes, etc. make us feel differently D. Focus on both a work's beautiful appearance and its important meaning

C. Focus on what we see and how colors, shapes, etc. make us feel differently

The center of a sunflower is a spiral composed of small triangles. This means these are ________ (blank) shapes. A. Organic B. Implied C. Geometric D. Negative

C. Geometric

What would an analysis using expressive theories reveal about Titian's Pietà? A. It was criticized for its deviation from artistic conventions B. It was a political message about the poor health care system C. It reflects the artist's personal thoughts about morality D. It demonstrates the influence of innovative artistic styles

C. It reflects the artist's personal thoughts about mortality

Why is a handmade feel associated with craft? A. Many crafts look perfectly formed B. Many crafts are practical objects C. Many crafts look rustic D. Many crafts have fabrics pieced together

C. Many crafts look rustic

A work of art like Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial (figure 1.3) expresses a theme of war, death, and remembrance. Can we say that this is the only theme it could possibly express? A. No, because works of art can be used to protest the social order B. Yes, because that is the category that fits it best C. No, because works of art can be associated with more than one theme D. Yes, because good works of art should have only one theme

C. No, because works of art can be associated with more than one theme

A printed photo of a model in a fashion show would have which textures: A. Actual texture of clothes and simulated texture of hair B. Simulated texture of hair and actual texture of the floor C. Simulated texture of clothes and actual texture of the paper D. Actual texture of clothes and simulated texture of the paper

C. Simulated texture of clothes and actual texture of the paper

Even though a work of art like Donald Judd's Untitled (figure 2.29) was intended to have no meaning, function, or illusion, why might we still consider it to have meaning? A. The context might change B. We may see it as original C. We perceive things in our own way because of who we are D. Both the artist and viewer need to communicate

C. We perceive things in our own way because of who we are

The visual expression of an idea or experience through the use of a medium is known as __________. A. Creativity B. Design C. Iconography D. A work of art

D. A work of art

Popular works of art, like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa (figure 2.19), can be seen on T-shirts, tote bags, and phone cases. They are often re-mixed and used by other artists. This is a good example of how art is a central part of our lives because: A. Art is everywhere B. Art is a characteristically human endeavor C. Art is a sensation to which we are drawn D. All of these

D. All of these

A sculpture made from 10 cubes of concrete would have rhythm if: A. The cubes were stacked seamlessly into a single column B. The cubes were all painted in different colors C. The cubes were spaced so that they seemed to repeat D. B and C

D. B and C

The alteration or removal of works of art from public view is known as __________. A. Critical evaluation B. Value-based discrimination C. Art criticism D. Censorship

D. Censorship

What is one of the steps in creating stained glass? A. Sandblasting the glass to frost it with color B. Etching the glass to add small details C. Dyeing rags to infuse the cut glass D. Cutting large sheets of colored glass into small pieces

D. Cutting large sheets of colored glass into pieces

Which theories of art criticism would best evaluate the influence of Cubism on Sonia Delaunay-Terk's Simultaneous Contrast? A. Analytical B. Contextual C. Expressive D. Formal

D. Formal

The standard characteristics of colors that allow us to group them in families such as red, green, or blue defines which term: A. Spectrum B. Local color C. Primary D. Hue

D. Hue

Creating a movie that makes people want to plant trees would be an example of art's power to: A. Protect the environment B. Influence how people spend their money C. Manipulate people in a biased and deceptive way D. Influence how people think and behave

D. Influence how people think and behave

How might art education be a benefit to society? A. It makes children familiar with different art materials B. It helps children develop ideas about future careers C. It can promote supporting art D. It helps children develop into well-rounded adults

D. It helps children develop into well-rounded adults

Clouds that are painted in a picture look undefined and irregular. That means they are what kind of shape? A. Geometric B. Implied C. Formal D. Organic

D. Organic

Many cartoon characters, like Mickey Mouse, have large heads and small bodies. This is a manipulation of their: A. Scale B. Visual weight C. Emphasis D. Proportion

D. Proportion

What is a good way to approach works of art you find difficult? A. Protest the status quo B. Protest the exhibition of the work of art C. See difficulty as a sign that the artist wants to make political statements D. See difficulty as part of your relationship with the artwork

D. See difficulty as part of your relationship with the artwork

Why would Maria's pots be considered a reflection of society? A. She used the method of coiling to form the pots B. She used the clay body of earthware C. She made the pots by hand D. She drew on a tradition that had been passed down to her

D. She drew on a tradition that had been passed down to her

When did people start making a distinction between crafts and fine arts? A. The Industrial Revolution B. The Harlem Renaissance C. The Baroque D. The Renaissance

D. The Renaissance

A detailed concrete sculpture of a cat is likely to have: A. The actual texture of fur and the simulated texture of concrete B. The actual texture of fur and the simulated texture of whiskers C. The actual texture of concrete and no simulated texture D. The actual texture of concrete and the simulated texture of fur

D. The actual texture of concrete and the simulated texture of fur

If an artist made a sculpture using two kinds of metal, we might think it was done to introduce: A. Unity B. Complementary colors C. Simulated texture D. Variety

D. Variety

Along with making figures smaller, what is another way to show them at a distance? A. Atmospheric perspective B. Picture plane C. Vanishing point D. Vertical positioning

D. Vertical positioning

A pot might be considered craft because it: A. Was signed by the artisan B. Was made in a workshop by different people C. Was inspired by designs that came from the past D. Was made by a sole artisan

D. Was made by a sole artisan