art exam 1

This system, which derives its name from the Greek meaning "equal measure," uses diagonal parallel lines to communicate depth.

isometric perspective

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C is valuable because

it was designed by a single famous artist

One definition of this element is "a mark that connects two points"

line

This is the system for creating an illusion of depth using three basic components: horizon line, vanishing point, and convergence lines.

linear perspective

This term refers to the substance contained in an object, but it does not necessarily imply weight

mass

a sculpture designed in the round can be viewed from

nearly every angle

In Japan, ceramic tea bowls were appreciated because

of their shape, subtle colors, irregular surface, and as part of the tea drinking experience

We see this type of color when the brain receives so much color information that it is forced to simplify what we perceive.

optical color

Forms that tend to be irregular, and similar to naturally occurring objects, are known as ________ forms.

organic

This type of shape is composed of unpredictable, irregular lines

organic

in a digital display, color is created when light cells called _______ illuminate

phosphors

The French artist Georges Seurat employed a new technique to create a jewel-like diffusion of light and vibration of color in his work, The Circus. This type of painting, made up of small dots, is called

pointillism

This object can be used to separate white light into the colors of the spectrum.

prism

the traditional primary colors are

red, yellow, blue

A three-dimensional surface that is designed to be viewed from only one direction is known as a

relief

In a two-dimensional work, where the figure becomes the background and the background becomes the figure, we perceive

a figure-ground reversal

A shade made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as _______ shape

a geometric

A shape on a flat picture surface that is defined by surrounding empty space is known as ________ shape

a positive

when we touch an object we experience a tactile sensation that artists refer to as ____- texture

actual

When using a series of squares that are exactly the same shape, implied depth can be achieved by ________.

alternating value, relative size, overlapping, and relative position

The sphere that designer Saul Bass created for the AT&T logo is not designed by a continuous boundary. This type of shape, which can be suggested by dots or lines that do not connect, is termed _____ shape.

an implied

A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where there is not a continuous mark is

an implied line

__________ volume is a space that is enclosed by materials that are not entirely solid

an open

Colors that do not contrast strongly with each other, and which are similar in wavelength, are ________ colors.

analogous

When objects are far away they lack contrast, detail, and sharpness of focus because of the interference of air. Artists take advantage of this when they use the process called:

atmospheric perspective

This type of relief, which takes its name from the French word for low, does not imply great depth.

bas-relief

considers the religious, political, and social environment in which the artwork was made and viewed

biological analysis

an artist can use color to indicate depth. When a color is very pure and intense then it seems to be

closer

A work that depicts people or objects in a way that makes them recognizable is called

representational

We generally associate a color with its purest, most intense state, or its highest level of ________.

saturation

A color that is lighter than its basic hue is known as a tint. A color that is darker than its basic hue is called a ________.

shade

When ________ colors are mixed, they make a duller and darker color because more of the visible spectrum is absorbed.

subtractive

By using ________ texture to contradict previous tactile experience, artists can invite viewers to reconsider the world around them.

subversive

colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are radically different in wavelength and are called

complementary

This is the area that is visible when a viewer is staring at a fixed point in space.

cone of vision

considers the artists's personal experiences

contextual analysis

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

These four visual elements of art-form, volume, mass, and texture-are present in _________ works of art

three-dimensional

color associations can be both culturally specific and universal. Red is a color that can arouse all of the following except : aggression, good luck, passion, eroticism, or cowardice

cowardice

Artists can create a sense of ________ by using light and dark values.

depth

movement, action, and drama

diagonal

This type of perspective is used when an object is being viewed from an angle rather than from directly in front.

two-point

An artwork that can be described as non-objective if its subject matter is

unrecognizable

the lightness or darkness of a surface is the element of art called

value

One-point perspective does convey depth, but it has limited applications due to its reliance on a single ________.

vanishing point

In James Allen's etching The Connectors, an image of workers erecting the Empire State Building, the artist created a feeling of great height by using ______ line to lead the viewers eye diagonally downward

directional

In her portrait Titian, Isabella d'Este wears a turban, embroidered clothes, and white ermine stole to

emphasize her wealth and good taste

considers the role of woman in artwork

feminist analysis

If an artist were to draw a figure whose arm was pointing directly toward the viewer, what technique would the artist have to use when drawing the outstretched arm?

foreshortening

analyzes the use of formal elements in a work

formal analysis

In Audrey Flack's Marilyn Monroe , the burning candle, the flower, and the hourglass are typical of a kind of symbolism in the art that reminds us of death. This type of symbolism is known as

vanitas

strength , stability, potential energy

vertical

An artist paints a scene with a large mountain, which lacks detail and is out of focus, and a tree, which is sharply defined and bright green. The viewer might assume that the mountain is ________ than the tree.

further away

Analogous color combination can be used to create unity and steer viewers toward a particular attitude or emotion. Mary Cassatt's The Boating Party uses yellow, green, and blue hues to create a ______ and _________ composition

harmonious, and relaxed

the process of using a series of parallel lines set close to one another to differentiate planes of value in a work of art is called

hatching

A flat work of art has two dimensions: ______ and width

height

the chiaroscuro method uses five defined values: cast shadow, reflected light, core shadow, light, and ______

highlight

calm, peace, and passiveness

horizontal

Interrupts specific objects and figures in the artwork as symbols

iconographical analysis

most commercial color painting is achieved using four separate colors, represented by the matrix

CMYK