Art chapter 4: Questions

The distorted proportions of the Roettgen Pietà adds to its A. expressive effect. B. naturalism. C. sense of balance. D. visual unity.

A. expressive effect.

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

A. 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? A. He placed the bullfighter on the intersection of the diagonal axes. B. He depicted the bullfighter perpendicular to the pole. C. He depicted the bullfighter in sharp light and dark contrasts. D. He depicted the bullfighter swinging on a pole.

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

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

A. repeating the use of red in a variety of shapes.

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. rhythm and repetition B. scale and proportion C. directional forces D. symmetrical balance

A. rhythm and repetition

What is the design principle for creating a neutral area that does not distract from the area of emphasis? A. subordination B. contrast C. directional forces D. unity and variety

A. subordination

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

A. that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions.

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

B. Directional forces create a path around the work of art.

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

B. the repetition of a set of ordered elements

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

B. using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.

What combination of lines provides stability in a composition? A. intersecting diagonal lines B. vertical and horizontal lines C. vertical and diagonal lines D. horizontal and diagonal lines

B. vertical and horizontal lines

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

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

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

C. Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.

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

C. 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? A. a balance of unity and variety B. a proportionate figure C. directional force D. greater contrast

C. directional force

What design goal does the inclusion of helicopters, cars, and hand grenades demonstrate in contemporary Afghan carpets? A. directional forces B. emphasis and subordination C. pattern D. scale and proportion

C. pattern

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

C. repetition of hands and radio shape

What element moves our eye toward the empty panel on the left of Ogata Korin's Cranes? A. the subordination in the color of the birds' feathers B. the contrast of the gold background color C. the directional force of the birds' heads D. the scale of the birds in relation to the height of the screen

C. the directional force of the birds' heads

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

D. It reduced downward directional force.

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

D. balance

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

D. foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures

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

D. has to introduce orderly elements.

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

D. the muted colors of the landscape

The use of pattern in Pieter de Hooch's Interior of a Dutch House demonstrates which design principle? A. unity and variety B. scale and proportion C. emphasis and subordination D. balance

A. unity and variety

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

A. Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes.

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

A. Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.

How do the tall green seats provide unity in Jacob Lawrence's Going Home? A. They create visual a visual theme across the composition. B. Their symmetry connotes permanence and poise. C. They serve as a focal point for the viewer. D. They balance the composition.

A. They create visual a visual theme across the composition.

Which contributes most to the drama of Francisco Goya's composition in Bullfight: The Agility and Daring of Juanito Apinani? A. the contrast of light and dark tones B. the horizontal format C. the horizontal wall in the background D. the small scale of the figures

A. the contrast of light and dark tones

What element creates unity in I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold? A. the number 5 B. the diagonal lines C. the focal point D. the color red

A. the number 5

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? A. the sun B. the pole C. the large horse D. the jockey's white jacket

A. the sun

How does the change in the scale of the "5" function in Charles Demuth's I Saw The Figure 5 in Gold? A. It provides greater color contrast. B. It draws the viewer deeper into the painting. C. It moves the viewer's eye around the painting. D. It forces the viewer's attention on the picture plane.

B. It draws the viewer deeper into the painting.

Which term refers to the organization of visual elements in a painting or a photograph? A. unity B. composition C. format D. balance

B. composition

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

B. emphasis on a specific area of the work.

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

B. in the rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles

What design principle is obviously distorted to create greater impact in Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Shuttlecocks? A. symmetry B. scale C. unity D. proportion

B. scale