ART 101 - Questions With Detailed Solutions (A+)
Leonardo da Vinci was an artist who rigidly stuck to traditional methods and
rules of art. Right Ans - False
The rarity of an artwork, and its value, are often closely related. Right Ans -
True
THe Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. is valuable because... Right Ans -
Lincoln is a symbol of American values and identity.
The building that houses the Lincoln Memorial was based on the form of an
ancient Greek temple. Why? Right Ans - Greek architecture symbolizes
values important to Americans
Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by this Dutch artist. Right Ans -
Johannes Vermeer
Winslow Homer's Prisoners from the Front was based on his personal
experiences during and after the Civil War. Right Ans - True
Winslow Homer's Prisoners from the Front (1866) was intended to call for
________. Right Ans - reconcilliation after the Civil War
Eugene Delacroix's painting The Massacre at Chios was intended to: Right
Ans - Portraythe Turks as fierce murderers
Why do we presume that the head of a woman from Benin (0.18 ) was made
for someone wealthy? Right Ans - Because it was made from rare ivory.
The elements of art form the basic ________ of art. Right Ans - VOcabulary
THe principles of design are a kind of ________ that artists apply to the elements
of art. Right Ans - Grammar
A flat work of art has two dimensions: ________ and width. Right Ans - Height
One definition of this element is "a mark that connects two points." Right
Ans - Line
, The line that defines the edge of a shape is called the ________. Right Ans -
Boundary
The lines that create the image of the Nazca Spider "drawing" define the
________ of a ________. Right Ans - Boundary and Shape
Pick the three words that would best describe a regular line. Right Ans -
COntrolled, Geometric, Cool-headed
Three words that can describe irregular line are: Right Ans - Loose, WIld,
Chaotic
A line that is a continuous mark is ________. Right Ans - AN Actual Line
A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where
there is not a continuous mark is ________ Right Ans - AN implied line
By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of
art the artist is using ________. Right Ans - DIrectional Line
A contour line defines the outer edge or profile of an object, and can be used
to suggest a volume in space. Right Ans - True
The orientation of a line can communicate particular feelings. Match the type
of line with the feeling it communicates:
1. horizontal line (a) action
2. diagonal line (b) strength
3. vertical line (c) calm Right Ans - 1. c
2.a
3.b
If vertical lines communicate strength, horizontals calm, and diagonals action,
then a vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines
in order to show peaceful repose. Right Ans - Horizontal
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as
________ shape. Right Ans - Geometric
Leonardo da Vinci was an artist who rigidly stuck to traditional methods and
rules of art. Right Ans - False
The rarity of an artwork, and its value, are often closely related. Right Ans -
True
THe Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. is valuable because... Right Ans -
Lincoln is a symbol of American values and identity.
The building that houses the Lincoln Memorial was based on the form of an
ancient Greek temple. Why? Right Ans - Greek architecture symbolizes
values important to Americans
Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by this Dutch artist. Right Ans -
Johannes Vermeer
Winslow Homer's Prisoners from the Front was based on his personal
experiences during and after the Civil War. Right Ans - True
Winslow Homer's Prisoners from the Front (1866) was intended to call for
________. Right Ans - reconcilliation after the Civil War
Eugene Delacroix's painting The Massacre at Chios was intended to: Right
Ans - Portraythe Turks as fierce murderers
Why do we presume that the head of a woman from Benin (0.18 ) was made
for someone wealthy? Right Ans - Because it was made from rare ivory.
The elements of art form the basic ________ of art. Right Ans - VOcabulary
THe principles of design are a kind of ________ that artists apply to the elements
of art. Right Ans - Grammar
A flat work of art has two dimensions: ________ and width. Right Ans - Height
One definition of this element is "a mark that connects two points." Right
Ans - Line
, The line that defines the edge of a shape is called the ________. Right Ans -
Boundary
The lines that create the image of the Nazca Spider "drawing" define the
________ of a ________. Right Ans - Boundary and Shape
Pick the three words that would best describe a regular line. Right Ans -
COntrolled, Geometric, Cool-headed
Three words that can describe irregular line are: Right Ans - Loose, WIld,
Chaotic
A line that is a continuous mark is ________. Right Ans - AN Actual Line
A line that gives viewers the impression that they are seeing a line where
there is not a continuous mark is ________ Right Ans - AN implied line
By orienting lines so that they attract attention to a specific area of a work of
art the artist is using ________. Right Ans - DIrectional Line
A contour line defines the outer edge or profile of an object, and can be used
to suggest a volume in space. Right Ans - True
The orientation of a line can communicate particular feelings. Match the type
of line with the feeling it communicates:
1. horizontal line (a) action
2. diagonal line (b) strength
3. vertical line (c) calm Right Ans - 1. c
2.a
3.b
If vertical lines communicate strength, horizontals calm, and diagonals action,
then a vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines
in order to show peaceful repose. Right Ans - Horizontal
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as
________ shape. Right Ans - Geometric
