Study Guide (Important)

Which of the following is true concerning the creation of art?

Anyone can create art.

How can an object be considered beautiful by one person and unattractive by another?

Beauty is viewed differently by everyone.

A young woman wants to learn how to make a ceramic sculpture, but doesn't want to take a formal ceramics class. Based off of the titles, which would be the best book for her to read?

Ceramics 101

Concerning the process of defining art, which of the following statements is not true?

Defining art should be personal and individualized.

Which two groups of sculptures are commonly mistaken for one another?

Greek and Roman

Which of the following is not true concerning illuminated manuscripts?

There are none surviving today.

What body part is used to serve as a measure of length when drawing the human figure?

head

A viewer looks at a work of art and determines that it is successful. This conclusion is what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

judgment

Which one of the following is not one of the steps to the Feldman Model of Criticism?

Emotion

Which of the following is not true regarding art restoration?

It always brings art back to its perfect condition.

Which of the following is not applicable to both of the images shown below?

It contains multiple symbols which can be interpreted.

What purpose does a horizon line serve in a perspective drawing?

It serves as a guide.

Why did prehistoric people view a larger figure as beautiful?

It showed that a person was healthy and would be able to support themselves.

Which artist was known for his extensive journals containing notes and sketches concerning his many interests (including the study of the human anatomy)?

Leonardo da Vinci

Look at the sculpture shown below. What is the main element used to create the shape of the hair?

Line

Based upon information from 1.1 and by studying the image below, what cannot be concluded?

Many cave paintings, including this one, are extremely large in size.

Which of the following was an inspiration for symbolism used by the Mexican Muralists?

Mexican culture

Which artist is known for lying on his back and painting the entire ceiling of a large chapel?

Michelangelo

Just like ancient cave art, __________________ are permanent wall paintings packed full of symbols.

Murals

Look at the painting below. Is it correct to assume that everyone who views this piece will have the same interpretation?

No, because most people interpret things differently.

For an assignment, you are required to provide a written interpretation for a work of art. Your teacher tells you that your interpretation is wrong, and as a result you receive a failing grade. Is your teacher's decision justified?

No, because the assignment was for your interpretation, which is individualized.

Space taken up by an object is

Positive space

What is the most important element when drawing the human figure?

Proportion

If an element, such as color, were to be repeated within a work of art, what principle would be created?

Repetition

The author stated that the more he saw the book and carefully studied it, the more "wonders" he saw. What does this tell you about the process of describing art?

The more we look, the more we will be able to describe.

What purpose do symbols serve in Northern Renaissance art?

They add to the meaning of a work of art

What happens to the objects in a drawing as they reach the vanishing point?

They gradually become smaller

Why did artists from the Italian Renaissance depict the human figure with perfect proportions and unrealistic muscle strength?

They wanted to appear Godlike.

How were books copied during the Middle Ages?

They were individually hand written.

Examine the painting below. Based upon the Feldman Model of Criticism, which of the following would be an interpretation for this piece?

This painting symbolizes the strong bond between a husband and wife. The patient, loving face on the wife also shows how hard work can bring two people closer.

The following is an example of which element of design?

Value

Which of the following places was not mentioned in 6.4 as a good place to find art?

a music video

Which of the following best describes an illuminated manuscript?

a page containing both text and painted adornments

What resulted from the many restoration attempts on Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper?

a painting which is still deteriorating and can only be viewed by a few people at a time

The dollar bill, which has been copied over a million times, is an example of what?

a reproduction

Which would be the most likely place to find a Celtic knot?

an illuminated manuscript

Which of the following best describes the pose of an Archaic sculpture?

an upright stance with one foot stepping in front of the other

Which of the following inspired the Italian Renaissance?

ancient Roman heritage

When defining art, it is most important to remember that

art is uniquely individualized

Which step is most helpful when analyzing a work of art?

asking what elements are used

How would you give a painting a warm feeling?

by adding warm colors such as yellow

How are secondary colors created?

by mixing two primary colors

In what way could artist intent be useful to viewers?

by providing more insight to a work of art

In the painting shown below, the artist predominantly used yellow and purple. This is a use of what types of colors?

complementary colors

Which of the following words best describes art from the Classical Period?

composed

Interpreting art requires the viewer to do what?

create and answer questions concerning a work of art

Analysis involves

describing how the elements and principles of design work together

The above quote is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

description

Which of the following words best describes Hellenistic sculpture?

dramatic

Which descriptive word is not used by the writer in the quote above?

dull

Which was not mentioned as a common characteristic of illuminated manuscripts?

dull coloring

Vanishing points also commonly act as

focal points

What words does the writer use to describe the colors found in the illuminated manuscript?

fresh and vivid

Without permission, a man uses a can of spray paint to create markings on a wall. Based upon the definitions provided in 1.4, these markings would be defined as

graffiti

In the end, beauty should be defined by

individuals

A young boy studies a painting. After careful examination he comes up with a story for the piece. This is an example of what step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

interpretation

What is the last and possibly most crucial step in the Feldman Model of Criticism?

judgment

Which of the following would not help with viewing art

knowing how to draw

Which of the following would not help with creating art?

knowing the hours of an art museum

Which two elements play a major role when creating a Celtic knot?

line and shape

The writer says that at first you may not notice that "fine craftsmanship is all about you." What does he suggest to solve this problem?

look more keenly at it

Which social class most inspired Baroque artists?

lower classes

Which statement best describes the results and feelings following the restoration on the Sistine Chapel?

mixed reactions over the brighter colors which were revealed

Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel?

next to one another on the color wheel

Which is the most effective way to provide positive art criticism?

offer helpful suggestions to help the artist improve

A gesture drawing is defined as a

quick, rough sketch

What three colors cannot be created by mixing any other colors?

red, yellow, and blue

When you make an initial reaction, it is important to

reevaluate your reaction to make an educated judgment

Which of the following themes is most commonly found in Baroque art?

religion

Aside from religion, what inspired Baroque artists?

scenes of everyday life

As discussed in 6.1, what were the three main art forms used by Baroque artists?

sculpture, painting and architecture

Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art?

simplistic

Which of the following was a benefit to painting with oil paints as opposed to paints used earlier?

slower drying times

When accepting art criticism, it is important to

take away the positive

What motivated a religious trend in art during the Baroque era?

tension between the Catholic and Protestant faiths

To discuss the Italian Renaissance is to discuss

the flourishing of the arts in Italy

In 1606, Carlo Maderno was commissioned to design a façade for St. Peter's. What is the definition of a façade?

the front of a building

A woman is examining a modern abstract painting and notices a Celtic knot in the background. From which time period did this painting's artist most likely receive his or her inspiration?

the middle ages

Which of the following should not be a factor when judging a work of art?

the opinions of others

Art restoration involves

the process of restoring a work of art to its near-original condition

What makes the following shapes organic?

they are symmetrical

What is the purpose of a gesture drawing?

to get an idea of proportion and serve as a warm up

You examine a drawing and notice that there are two vanishing points. This is an example of what?

two-point perspective