'Chapter 4 Preble's questions'.

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

A. 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". A. It draws the viewer deeper into the painting. B. It moves the viewer's eye around the painting. C. It forces the viewer's attention on the picture plane. D. It provides greater color contrast.

A. It draws the viewer deeper into the painting.

The distorted proportions of the Roettgen Pietà add to its ROETTGEN Pietà. 1300-25. Painted wood. Height 34 ½". A. expressive effect. B. sense of balance. C. naturalism. D. visual unity.

A. expressive effect

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

A. 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 rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles B. in the similar clothing worn by the figures C. in the even number of figures D. in the various sizes of rectangles used for the fireplace, windows, paintings, and maps.

A. in the rectangular shapes that form the floor tiles

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". A. the contrast of light and dark tones B. the small scale of the figures C. the horizontal format D. the horizontal wall in the background

A. the contrast of light and dark tones

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

A. the repetition of a set of ordered elements

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

A. the size of his or her body.

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". A. unity and variety B. scale and proportion C. balance D. emphasis and subordination

A. unity and variety

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

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

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

B. 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. foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures C. representing the divinity of Christ and the humanity of Mary Magdalene D. representing the passage of time in the story

B. foregrounding the standing and prostrate figures

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". A. directional forces B. pattern C. emphasis and subordination D. scale and proportion

B. pattern

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

B. subordination

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

B. the number 5

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 draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countries. C. to create a humorous work. D. to draw attention to the importance of geometric forms.

B. to draw attention to the lack of importance many people give to Southern Hemisphere countries.

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 poke fun at museum practices C. to create a diagonal direction D. to promote playing badminton

B. to poke fun at museum practices

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

B. vertical and horizontal lines

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

C, Sculpture must consider balance for structural purposes.

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 draw the viewer's eye to neutral areas of lesser importance. C. Directional forces create a path around the work of art. D. Directional forces rely on contrast and position to highlight the focal point.

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

How do the tall green seats provide unity in Jacob Lawrence's Going Home? Jacob Lawrence. GOING HOME.1946. Gouache. 21 ½" × 29 ½". 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.

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

C. balance

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

C. directional force

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.

C. 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? Henri Matisse, LARGE RECLINING NUDE. 1935. Oil on canvas. 26 1∕8ʺ x 36 3∕4ʺ. A. scale and proportion B. directional forces C. rhythm and repetition D. symmetrical balance

C. rhythm and repetition

What design principle is obviously distorted to create a greater impact in Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's Shuttlecocks? Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. SHUTTLECOCKS (one of four). 1994. Aluminum, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and paint. 215 ¾" × 209" × 191 ¾". A. proportion B. symmetry C. scale D. unity

C. 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. A. the contrast of the gold background color B. the subordination in the color of the birds' feathers 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

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

C. the muted colors of the landscape

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

C. the sun

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

C. using the same unvarying color throughout the piece.

Why did Matisse believe that design was as important to a composition as facial expressions and gestures? A. He was trying to explain his works to viewers. B. He was trying to draw attention to his use of color. C. He was trying to draw attention to scale and proportion. 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.

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

D. It reduced downward directional force.

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.

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

D. Symmetrical balance suggests stability and permanence.

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

D. Warm colors appear heavier than cool colors.

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

D. composition

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

D. repetition of hands and radio shape

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

D. that combination usually yields the most interesting compositions.