AA 100N QUESTONS WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
abstraction Correct answer-art that doesn't represent accurate depiction of visual reality; uses
shapes colours form and gestures
commission Correct answer-patron requests work of art be created
composition Correct answer-arrangement of individual elements within work of art to form unified
while; refers to work of art, music, literature or structure or organization
content Correct answer-subject matter or significance of a work of art
contour Correct answer-outline of something
figure Correct answer-representation of human or animal form in work of art
foreground Correct answer-area of an image that appears closest to the viewer (usually 2D)
form Correct answer-shape or structure an object
framing Correct answer-method which info is included or excluded form image
function Correct answer-intended use of work of art
genre Correct answer-category of artistic production having a particular form content or technique
geometric Correct answer-referencing simple rectilinear or curvilinear lines in geometry
hue Correct answer-particular gradation of color in form of shade or tint
iconic Correct answer-having character of an icon
image Correct answer-representation of person or thing in work of art; refer to paintings,
sculptures, photographs
material Correct answer-element or substance out of which something can be made or composed
medium Correct answer-materials used to create work of art and categorization based on
materials used
monochrome Correct answer-having single color
monument Correct answer-stone, sculpture/ building erected in remembrance of a person(s) or
event
motif Correct answer-recurring feature in composition
naturalism Correct answer-faithful adherence to nature
, organic Correct answer-having characteristics of biological entity. often placed in opposition to
geometric forms
(cool) palette Correct answer-range of colours used by an artist within work of art
perspective Correct answer-technique used to depict space on a flat surface
portrait Correct answer-representation of particular individual
pose Correct answer-way a figure is positioned
relief Correct answer-carved or melded ornament that projects from flat surface
scale Correct answer-ration between size of an object and its model or representation
symbol Correct answer-sign or emblem that represents something else, often idea or emotion
aisle Correct answer-subsidiary space alongside body of a building, separated by columns, piers, or
posts
arch Correct answer-curved symmetrical structure that covers opening that often supports the
weight of a wall, roof, bridge
bays Correct answer-internal compartments of a building. These are differentiated from one
another by subtle means such as the boundaries implied by divisions such as columns, pilasters,
beams, etc. Also, external divisions of a building can appear through fenestration
beam Correct answer-A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal that may span the ceiling of a room,
may also be used in the creation of trusses
building plan Correct answer-A drawing that shows a horizontal view of the layout of a building,
which shows the shape of a building and the arrangement of its parts
capital Correct answer-The topmost element, usually decorated, of a column or pilaster.
circulation Correct answer-movement through a space
column Correct answer-upright pillar often made from stone or concrete, which may be used to
support an arch or roof
corbel Correct answer-A structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts from a wall, carrying a
super incumbent weight
domes Correct Answer-Rounded, circular vaults that may form the ceiling of a building.
eaves Correct answer-part of roof that forms overhang
facade Correct answer-The main exterior face of a building, sometimes distinguished from the
other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details
VERIFIED ANSWERS
abstraction Correct answer-art that doesn't represent accurate depiction of visual reality; uses
shapes colours form and gestures
commission Correct answer-patron requests work of art be created
composition Correct answer-arrangement of individual elements within work of art to form unified
while; refers to work of art, music, literature or structure or organization
content Correct answer-subject matter or significance of a work of art
contour Correct answer-outline of something
figure Correct answer-representation of human or animal form in work of art
foreground Correct answer-area of an image that appears closest to the viewer (usually 2D)
form Correct answer-shape or structure an object
framing Correct answer-method which info is included or excluded form image
function Correct answer-intended use of work of art
genre Correct answer-category of artistic production having a particular form content or technique
geometric Correct answer-referencing simple rectilinear or curvilinear lines in geometry
hue Correct answer-particular gradation of color in form of shade or tint
iconic Correct answer-having character of an icon
image Correct answer-representation of person or thing in work of art; refer to paintings,
sculptures, photographs
material Correct answer-element or substance out of which something can be made or composed
medium Correct answer-materials used to create work of art and categorization based on
materials used
monochrome Correct answer-having single color
monument Correct answer-stone, sculpture/ building erected in remembrance of a person(s) or
event
motif Correct answer-recurring feature in composition
naturalism Correct answer-faithful adherence to nature
, organic Correct answer-having characteristics of biological entity. often placed in opposition to
geometric forms
(cool) palette Correct answer-range of colours used by an artist within work of art
perspective Correct answer-technique used to depict space on a flat surface
portrait Correct answer-representation of particular individual
pose Correct answer-way a figure is positioned
relief Correct answer-carved or melded ornament that projects from flat surface
scale Correct answer-ration between size of an object and its model or representation
symbol Correct answer-sign or emblem that represents something else, often idea or emotion
aisle Correct answer-subsidiary space alongside body of a building, separated by columns, piers, or
posts
arch Correct answer-curved symmetrical structure that covers opening that often supports the
weight of a wall, roof, bridge
bays Correct answer-internal compartments of a building. These are differentiated from one
another by subtle means such as the boundaries implied by divisions such as columns, pilasters,
beams, etc. Also, external divisions of a building can appear through fenestration
beam Correct answer-A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal that may span the ceiling of a room,
may also be used in the creation of trusses
building plan Correct answer-A drawing that shows a horizontal view of the layout of a building,
which shows the shape of a building and the arrangement of its parts
capital Correct answer-The topmost element, usually decorated, of a column or pilaster.
circulation Correct answer-movement through a space
column Correct answer-upright pillar often made from stone or concrete, which may be used to
support an arch or roof
corbel Correct answer-A structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts from a wall, carrying a
super incumbent weight
domes Correct Answer-Rounded, circular vaults that may form the ceiling of a building.
eaves Correct answer-part of roof that forms overhang
facade Correct answer-The main exterior face of a building, sometimes distinguished from the
other faces by elaboration of architectural or ornamental details
