Question

art elements, principles & composition test
multiple choice assessment
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date:
class period: score: /25
instructions:
read each question carefully and select the best answer from the four choices provided. fill in the bubble completely on your answer sheet or circle your answer below.

1. background

what is the background in a work of art?
a) the area of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer
b) the area of an artwork that appears farthest from the viewer
c) the space between the foreground and background
d) the frame or border around an artwork

1. middle ground

the middle ground refers to:
a) the halfway point in creating an artwork
b) the space in a composition between foreground and backgroundc) the darkest values in a painting
d) the center point of any composition

1. foreground

which definition best describes the foreground?
a) the space that appears in front of the picture plane
b) the area of an artwork that appears farthest from the viewer
c) the area of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer
d) the ground or surface on which an artwork is created

1. layering

layering in art means:
a) applying one flat coat of paint to a surface
b) building up areas of media in transparent or opaque applications
c) arranging artwork in alphabetical order
d) creating texture by scraping away paint

1. symbolism

symbolism is best defined as:
a) using realistic details to show exactly what something looks like
b) creating abstract patterns without meaning
c) using objects, colors, or forms to represent ideas or concepts
d) drawing geometric shapes in a composition6.
metaphor
a visual metaphor in art is:
a) text written directly on an artwork
b) a comparison between two unlike things to suggest deeper meaning
c) a photograph of a real object
d) the title given to an artwork

1. atmospheric perspective

atmospheric perspective is a technique that:
a) uses geometric shapes to show depth
b) creates depth through color, value, and clarity changes
c) involves drawing the atmosphere or weather
d) requires special perspective rulers

1. juxtaposition

juxtaposition means:
a) blending colors smoothly together
b) placing contrasting elements near each other for effect
c) creating symmetrical balance
d) using only complementary colors9. line
line is best defined as:
a) a path made by a moving point through space
b) a two - dimensional enclosed area
c) the lightness or darkness of a color
d) the way something feels or appears to feel

1. shape

what is a shape in art?
a) a three - dimensional form with height, width, and depth
b) a path created by a moving point
c) a two - dimensional enclosed area with height and width
d) the darkness or lightness of a surface

1. color

color is:
a) the element of art derived from reflected light
b) the surface quality of an object
c) a principle of design showing harmony
d) the distance around, between, or within objects

1. form

form in art refers to:a) a flat, two - dimensional area
b) a three - dimensional object with height, width, and depth
c) the outline of an object
d) a type of art paper

1. value

value is defined as:
a) the cost or price of an artwork
b) the emotional meaning of artwork
c) the lightness or darkness of a color or tone
d) the size of an artwork

Explanation:

• Question 1: In art, the background is the area that appears farthest from the viewer.
• Question 2: The middle ground is the space between foreground and background in a composition.
• Question 3: The foreground is the area of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer.
• Question 4: Layering in art means building up areas of media in transparent or opaque applications.
• Question 5: Symbolism is using objects, colors, or forms to represent ideas or concepts.
• Question 6: A visual metaphor in art is a comparison between two unlike things to suggest deeper meaning.
• Question 7: Atmospheric perspective creates depth through color, value, and clarity changes.
• Question 8: Juxtaposition means placing contrasting elements near each other for effect.
• Question 9: Line is a path made by a moving point through space.
• Question 10: A shape in art is a two - dimensional enclosed area with height and width.
• Question 11: Color is the element of art derived from reflected light.
• Question 12: Form in art refers to a three - dimensional object with height, width, and depth.
• Question 13: Value is the lightness or darkness of a color or tone.

Answer:

1. B. The area of an artwork that appears farthest from the viewer
2. B. The space in a composition between foreground and background
3. C. The area of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer
4. B. Building up areas of media in transparent or opaque applications
5. C. Using objects, colors, or forms to represent ideas or concepts
6. B. A comparison between two unlike things to suggest deeper meaning
7. B. Creates depth through color, value, and clarity changes
8. B. Placing contrasting elements near each other for effect
9. A. A path made by a moving point through space
10. C. A two - dimensional enclosed area with height and width
11. A. The element of art derived from reflected light
12. B. A three - dimensional object with height, width, and depth
13. C. The lightness or darkness of a color or tone