Chapter 4 question and answer, Chapter 5 Preble's Questions, Chapter 6 Preble's Question - Final Review
Which of the following drawing techniques distinguishes Degas' Le Petit Déjeuner après le bain (Jeune Femme S'essuyant) from Carriera's earlier Portrait of a Girl with a Bussola?
bold contouring in drawing the figures and objects
What drawing tool can create the greatest variety of line quality?
brush
The traditional technique used in Hokusai's Tuning the Samisen suggests a similar expressive style is found in what another Asian art form?
calligraphy
What contemporary drawing material is similar to what was used in prehistoric times?
charcoal
From your reading, what is most important for an artist to draw well?
close observation, willingness to learn, and diligent practice
An analysis of references to jazz music in Jean-Michel Basquiat's Horn Players demonstrates which critical approach?
contextual
Critics using which critical approach might look first at environmental influences on the artist?
contextual
Which would receive highest praise in traditional Chinese art criticism?
conveying the spirit of an object
The examples of censorship discussed in the textbook demonstrate that judgments about artistic quality are often based on
cultural values.
What is the original meaning of a cartoon as used by art professionals?
A cartoon is a full-size preparatory drawing for a large work in another medium, such as a tapestry, a mural, or a mosaic.
How does an artist's use of of directional forces differ from the use of emphasis and subordination in a work of art? A.Directional forces create a path around the work of art. B.Directional forces draw the viewer's eye to neutral areas of lesser importance. C.Directional forces rely on contrast and position to highlight the focal point. D.Directional forces are used in dynamic and expressive works of art.
A. Directional forces create a path around the work of art
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 in sharp light and dark contrasts. C.He depicted the bullfighter perpendicular to the pole. D.He depicted the bullfighter swinging on a pole.
A.He placed the bullfighter on the intersection of the diagonal axes.
How did the addition of horizontal lines to the couch change Henri Matisse's final version of Large Reclining Nude? A.It reduced downward directional force. B.It created visual rhythm in the image. C.It added pattern and contrast. D.It altered the proportions of the figure.
A.It reduced downward directional force.
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.Sculptural balance is usually symmetrical. D.Sculpture relies on balance as a way to engage the viewer.
A.Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes.
Which term refers to the organization of visual elements in a painting or a photograph? A.composition B.unity C.format D.balance
A.composition
What did Matisse create by moving the figure's right leg down slightly in his version of Large Reclining Nude? A.directional force B.greater contrast C.a proportionate figure D.a balance of unity and variety
A.directional force
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.
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 design principle is obviously distorted to create greater impact in Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Shuttlecocks? A.scale B.unity C.proportion D.symmetry
A.scale
Most artists want a balance of unity and variety because A.that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions B.both are required for a work to have diversity. C.every work has to include both elements. D.it makes it easier for the viewer to understand.
A.that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions
What element creates unity in I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold? A.the number 5 B.the color red C.the focal point D.the diagonal lines
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 large horse C.the pole D.the jockey's white jacket
A.the sun
What distinguishes analysis from factual information or evaluation when writing about a work of art?
Analysis considers how different elements work together.
How far back can scholars trace examples of comics
Ancient Egypt
What new drawing innovation does the Google Tilt Brush system offer to artists?
Artists can draw in three dimensions.
How do artists create different gradations of black when they draw with charcoal?
Artists can smudge, blur, and erase.
Why was Judy Taylor's History of Labor in Maine eventually removed from its place in the headquarters of Maine's Labor Department?
As the painting's owner, the government could remove it.
How does the change in the scale of the "5" function in Charles Demuth's I Saw The Figure 5 in Gold? A.It moves the viewer's eye around the painting. B.It draws the viewer deeper into the painting. C.It forces the viewer's attention on the picture plane. D.It provides greater color contrast.
B.It draws the viewer deeper into the painting.
Which contributes most to the drama of Francisco Goya's composition in Bullfight: The Agility and Daring of Juanito Apinani? A.the horizontal format B.the contrast of light and dark tones C.the horizontal wall in the background D.the small scale of the figures
B.the contrast of light and dark tones
The use of pattern in Pieter de Hooch's Interior of a Dutch House demonstrates which design principle? A.balance B.unity and variety C.emphasis and subordination D.scale and proportion
B.unity and variety
What is the design principle for creating a neutral area that does not distract from the area of emphasis? A.contrast B.unity and variety C.directional forces D.subordination
D.subordination
What was the reason Matisse took so many photographs of his drawings for Large Reclining Nude? A.He needed the photographs for a book he was writing. 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.It made it easier for him to keep track of the changes he made.
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.
How do the tall green seats provide unity in Jacob Lawrence's Going Home? A.Their symmetry connotes permanence and poise. B.They balance the composition. C.They create visual a visual theme across the composition D.They serve as a focal point for the viewer.
C.They create visual a visual theme across the composition
Why is it possible for a small yellow form to balance a large blue form? A.Small forms appear heavier than large forms. B.Large forms appear heavier than small forms. C.Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors. D.Cool colors appear heavier than warm colors.
C.Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors.
What design principle does Damien Hirst's Posterity—The Holy Place perfectly exemplify? A.directional forces B.emphasis and subordination C.balance D.contrast
C.balance
Artists use contrast, color intensity, position, and size to create A.a diagonal force in the work. B.symmetry in the work. C.emphasis on a specific area of the work. D.unity and variety in the work.
C.emphasis on a specific area of the work.
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.foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures D.representing the passage of time in the story
C.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.has to introduce orderly elements. D.scale the work up to make it bigger.
C.has to introduce orderly elements.
Where does Peter de Hooch use repetition as an organizing principle in Interior of a Dutch House? A.in the various sizes of rectangles used for the fireplace, windows, paintings, and maps. B.in the similar clothing worn by the figures C.in the rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles D.in the even number of figures
C.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? A.directional forces B.scale and proportion C.pattern D.emphasis and subordination
C.pattern
One way that Jacob Lawrence created unity in Going Home was by A.including reclining and sitting figures. B.painting a topic that had deep personal meaning. C.repeating the use of red in a variety of shapes. D.limiting the composition to one railroad car interior. Submit
C.repeating the use of red in a variety of shapes.
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 scale of the birds in relation to the height of the screen B.the contrast of the gold background color C.the directional force of the birds' heads D.the subordination in the color of the birds' feathers
C.the directional force of the birds' heads
Which element is necessary to create an all-over pattern in an artwork? A.the use of organic shapes and forms B.the use of complementary groups of colors C.the repetition of a set of ordered elements D.the use of geometric shapes and forms
C.the repetition of a set of ordered elements
What is one reason that Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen exaggerated scale in Shuttlecocks? A.to criticize the museum's collecting practices B.to create a diagonal direction C.to poke fun at museum practices D.to promote playing badminton
C.to poke fun at museum practices
Why have comics become a more serious artform in recent years?
Comic creators are writing and drawing about unusual or important subjects.
A formal analysis of Sonia Delaunay-Terk's Simultaneous Contrast would probably address the artistic influence of
Cubism.
Why did Matisse believe that design was as important to a composition as facial expressions and gestures? A.He was trying to draw attention to scale and proportion. B.He was trying to draw attention to his use of color. C.He was trying to explain his works to viewers. D.He believed that the arrangement of visual elements was necessary to create an expressive composition.
D.He believed that the arrangement of visual elements was necessary to create an expressive composition.
Why do many public buildings employ symmetrical balance in their designs? A. Symmetrical balance is associated with divine power. B.Symmetrical balance allows for the most efficient use of space C.Symmetrical balance promotes quick and economical construction. D.Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.
D.Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.
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
A person typically experiences scale in relation to A.the size of the room. B.smaller details within a work of art. C.other artworks surrounding an object. D.the size of his or her body.
D.the size of his or her body.
One reason for the extremely small size of Cruzeiro do Sul (Southern Cross) was A.the artist's lack of funds to produce the work. B.to create a humorous work. C.to draw attention to the importance of geometric forms. D.to draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countries.
D.to draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countries.
One way that John McCracken achieved unity with the work Untitled was A.making it taller than it is wider. B.using three media. C.making it a different color than the wall. D.using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.
D.using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.
What combination of lines provides stability in a composition? A.vertical and diagonal lines B.intersecting diagonal lines C.horizontal and diagonal lines D.vertical and horizontal lines
D.vertical and horizontal lines
What did Vincent van Gogh prefer to do in his study of drawing?
Draw from life.
Which of the following statements is true of drawing in both historical and contemporary periods?
Drawing is an immediate way to communicate through imagery.
What reason did the Brooklyn Museum of Art use to successfully challenge censorship of Chris Ofili's Holy Virgin Mary?
Elephant dung is an art medium in certain African cultures.
Who did the Philadelphia Museum of Art challenge as an inappropriate judge of artistic quality about Evelyne Axell's Ice Cream?
How are graphic novels different from comics?
Graphic novels include a book-length story line.
How did Rembrandt lighten previously shaded areas in Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well?
He applied white gouache.
Based on your textbook's discussion, what does Richard Serra mean when he describes drawing "as a place where I can get lost . . ."?
He can experiment and work out his creative ideas.
What can we learn from Pablo Picasso's earliest studies for his painting Guernica?
He did not significantly change his initial concept.
Which factor made Henry Moore's drawings of World War II London Tube refugees so compelling?
He suppressed details of personal appearance to create a scene of stoic human endurance.
Compare Vincent van Gogh's early drawing Carpenter to his slightly later Old Man with His Head in His Hands. What about the later work shows van Gogh's improved technical skills?
He used tone, line, and perspective to give greater volume to the figure.
What contextual information may be relevant to our understanding of Sonia Delaunay-Terk's Simultaneous Contrast?
Her paintings informed her work in fabric design and fashion.
What is an interactive comic?
Interactive comics are web comics where readers scroll through or click on different frames to decide how the story should unfold.
What distinguishes formal art criticism from other theories used to evaluate art?
It focuses primarily on the art object itself.
What was the primary function of this sketchbook of Guillermo del Toro's?
It was a notebook of his personal memories and thoughts.
What caused the negative response to Impressionism by contemporary audiences in the nineteenth century?
It was so different from traditional painting.
How does cross-hatching differ from contour hatching?
Parallel lines are layered in different directions.
What is one reason that Picasso signed and dated all 45 of his studies for Guernica?
Picasso intended his drawings to document the evolution of Guernica.
What is receptive drawing?
Receptive drawing physically captures the appearance of something before us.
What distinguishes Christine Hiebert's use of space from more traditional approaches to drawing?
She relies on the three-dimensional space of the gallery.
How is Julie Mehretu's drawing process in Back to Gondwanaland different from that of earlier artists?
She uses cut-out shapes to evoke man-made spaces.
Which of the following is always a feature of projective drawing?
The drawing represents something from the artist's imagination, memory, or vision.
What contextual information supports the notion that the vacant niche in Titian's Pietà may be a symbol of death?
The painting was done during an epidemic of the plague.
Based on your reading, what is one reason that experts value sketches by leading artists?
They are intrinsically beautiful and reveal the creative process.
Why is it difficult to determine the cash value of artworks in museums?
They are outside the marketplace system and most will never be sold.
What was the purpose of Michelangelo's drawings for the Sistine Chapel in the sixteenth century?
They were a study or preparation for a larger, more complex body of work.
Which culture established the artistic standards held by the Aztecs in Mexico?
Toltec
Which question would be asked in an expressive theory about a work of art?
Who made it?
When writing about a work of art, which question would contribute most to your evaluation?
Why is it important?
Which of the following would require a fixative?
a finished charcoal drawing
What was one type of art that was censored in Nazi Germany?
abstract art
Museums are interested in buying and exhibiting works that
embody high-quality standards determined by experts.
Which can be described as an "artist-centered" approach to evaluating a work of art?
expressive art criticism
The interpretation that Titian's Pietà demonstrates the artist's liberation from the restrained style of his youth relies on
formal analysis of the painting's visual characteristics.
Explaining the innovations of Jean-Michel Basquiat's Horn Players would involve which approach to writing about art?
formalism
Compared to Shy Glance, Vigée-LeBrun's Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat demonstrates a
high degree of traditional painting skill.
Based on your textbook's discussion, which medium maintains its original color intensity after it is applied to the drawing?
pastel chalks
Which is usually the easiest part of writing about a work of art?
providing factual information
Gilbert Hernandez's Fear of Comics demonstrates how comics can
reduce complex narratives to a few powerful images.
Dawn Marie Jingagian's Shy Glance has obvious
sincerity.
Which of the following are new media that contemporary artists use to make works that we still call drawings?
tape and cut paper
What can we best determine from the $179.4 million auction price for a cubist painting by Pablo Picasso?
the economic value of the painting when it was sold
Writing about a work of art should always include
the title and medium
What is a common feature in drawings made with graphite pencil, charcoal, or Conté crayon?
tonal gradations of black and white
The cash value of a work indicates
what a buyer will pay at a given time.
What criteria did the Aztecs use to evaluate artistic quality?
whether it resembled art by a neighboring people