UNIT 4

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? a) interpretation b) description c) analysis d) judgment

a) interpretation

In what ways can knowing an artist's intent be limiting when viewing art? a) It does not allow a viewer to come up with a personal interpretation. b) It can help the viewer if he/she is having difficulty interpreting a piece of art. c) It provides more insight. d) It allows an artist to more fully communicate with the viewer.

a) it does not allow a viewer to come up with a personal interpretation

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of oil paint? a) quicker drying time b) blended lines c) slower drying time d) vibrant colors

a) quicker drying time

Which of the following words would not be used to describe Northern Renaissance art? a) simplistic b) symbolic c) religious d) complex

a) simplistic

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? a) Yes, because your teacher is an expert on the subject and knows best. b) No, because the assignment was for your interpretation, which is individualized.

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

An artist has a specific meaning for a work she created. How would this be labeled? a) viewer interpretation b) artist intent

b) artist intent

Green, blue, and purple are examples of what type of colors? a) warm colors b) cool colors c) primary colors d) secondary colors

b) cool colors

Look at the painting below. What types of colors were used by the artist? a) warm colors b) cool colors c) the primary colors d) complementary colors

b) cool colors

What type of painting method became widely used during the Northern Renaissance? a) egg tempera b) oil painting c) encaustic painting d) watercolor

b) oil painting

What three colors cannot be created by mixing any other colors? a) yellow, green, and blue b) red, yellow, and blue c) blue, yellow, and orange d) red, orange, and purple

b) red, yellow, and blue

Which of the following best describes art from the North Renaissance? a) worldly b) religious and symbolic c) spiritual yet shallow d) plain and sometimes depressing

b) religious and symbolic

What would you assume if you were to go through a museum exhibit offering no descriptions of the art on display? a) The museum ran out of money to print off descriptions. b) It does not allow a viewer to come up with a personal interpretation. b) The museum values artist intent over viewer interpretation. c) The museum values viewer interpretation over artist intent.

c) The museum values viewer interpretation over artist intent

Complementary colors are located where on the color wheel? a) in the center b) next to each other c) across from one another

c) across from one another

In the painting shown below, the artist predominantly used yellow and purple. This is a use of what types of colors? a) analogous colors b) primary colors c) complementary colors d) secondary colors

c) complementary colors

Two siblings argue over the interpretation of Jan Van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride. While one says it is a painting depicting a marriage, the other claims it is showing a husband bestowing power to his wife. Which interpretation is correct? a) Neither is correct because Van Eyck never left an interpretation for this piece. b) Various symbols found in this painting prove that this is a painting of a husband giving power over his business to his wife, thus making the second sibling correct. c) As the title of this painting indicates, this is a portrait of a wedding, making the first sibling correct. d) Both are correct because interpretations vary from person to person.

d) Both are correct because interpretations vary from person to person

Carefully study the painting shown below. Which of the following is an example of interpretation? a) The title of this piece is A Goldsmith and His Shop. b) The woman's dress has elaborate detail. c) The artist has painted the three figures wearing primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. d) The husband, protectively watching his wife, is weary over the business transaction she is about to make.

d) The husband, protectively watching his wife, is weary over the business transaction she is about to make.

What purpose do symbols serve in Northern Renaissance art? a) They add beauty to a work of art. b) They show how religious an artist was. c) They confuse the viewer. d) They add to the meaning of a work of art.

d) They add to the meaning of a work of art

Interpretation for a work of art should a) be revealed by the artists b) be determined by professional art critics c) agree with the interpretations of others d) be individualized

d) be individualized

How would you give a painting a warm feeling? a) by adding cool colors such as blue b) by adding warm colors such as purple c) by using complementary colors d) by adding warm colors such as yellow

d) by adding warm colors such as yellow

In what way could artist intent be useful to viewers? a) by allowing viewers to come up with an individual interpretation on their own b) by allowing viewers to come up with an unbiased interpretation c) by taking away viewers' free agency to interpret on their own d) by providing more insight to a work of art

d) by providing more insight to a work of art

Which best explains the second step in the Feldman Model of Criticism? a) describing how you feel b) describing what you see c) determining the success of a work of art d) determining the meaning of a work of art

d) determining the meaning of a work of art

Where are analogous colors found on the color wheel? a) across from one another b) outside the center of the color wheel, directly surrounding the triangle c) forming a triangle in the center of the color wheel d) next to one another on the color wheel

d) next to one another on the color wheel

What colors are used to create secondary colors? a) analogous colors b) primary colors c) warm colors d) complementary colors

d) primary colors

As explained in 4.3, what can be a helpful starting point when interpreting a work of art? a) knowing what the artist intended the piece to mean b) a person's past experiences c) knowing how it was interpreted by others d) the title of the piece

d) the title of the piece

Look at the painting below. Is it correct to assume that everyone who views this piece will have the same interpretation? a) No, because most people interpret things differently. b) Yes, because this is a very simple piece. c) Yes, because the artist provided a written interpretation.

a) No, because most people interpret things differently

You go to a museum and see written explanations about the art prominently placed to each piece. What can you conclude? a) The museum values artist intent. b) The museum values viewer interpretation.

a) The museum values artist intent.

How are secondary colors created? a) by mixing two primary colors b) by mixing analogous colors c) by mixing complementary colors d) they cannot be created

a) by mixing two primary colors