Elements of Art: A Comprehensive Guide for 4th Graders

Question 1

Which of the following are the elements of art?

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Line, shape, color, texture, form, and space

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Time, shape, color, texture, form, and space

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Line, shape, color, movement, form, and space

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Line, shape, color, texture, sound and space

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Storytelling

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 3

Which element of art describes how light or dark a color is?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Opacity

Question 4

Which of these is NOT one of the six basic elements of art?

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Movement

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Emotion

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 6

Which of these is NOT one of the basic elements of art?

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Pattern

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Color

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Shape

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic elements of art?

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Pattern

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 8

Which art element describes how light or dark a color appears?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Contrast

Question 9

In a painting, what does the element of art called "space" refer to?

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The empty areas around and between objects

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The bright colors used to make objects stand out

Question 10

Which shape is NOT a basic shape in art?

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Heart

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Square

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Triangle

Question 11

Which of these colors is a primary color that can be mixed with other colors to make new ones?

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Yellow

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Pink

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Green

Question 12

Which shape is not commonly found in nature?

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Square

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Round

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Irregular

Question 13

How can artists use lines to make their artwork feel like it's moving?

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Draw lines in different directions

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Draw lines that are thick and bold

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Use bright and colorful lines

Question 14

In art, what element describes how light or dark a color appears?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Shade

Question 15

What is the best definition of the element of art called 'form'?

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The three-dimensional shape and structure of an object

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The way light and dark colors are used to create depth

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The quality of an object's surface, like smooth or rough

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The arrangement of elements in a work of art to create balance

Question 16

What does 'texture' mean in art?  Think about how something feels when you touch it!

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How a surface feels when you touch it

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How bright or dull a color looks

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How an object is shaped in three dimensions

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How an artwork appears when viewed from afar

Question 17

When artists use space in their artwork, what do they usually create?

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Depth and distance

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Flatness

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Roughness or smoothness

Question 18

Which word in art describes how light or dark a color looks?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Shade

Question 19

When drawing, what is the primary reason for using shapes?

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To define the shape or outline of the object

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To show the texture of the object

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To add color to the object

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To show the space taken up by the object

Question 20

Which element of art describes how objects are arranged in a picture?

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Space

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Value

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Perspective

Question 21

In art, what does texture refer to?

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How a surface feels or appears to feel when touched

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The brightness and contrast of colors used

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The arrangement of objects in a space

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of shapes in art?

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Shapes must always represent real-life objects.

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Shapes can be geometric or organic.

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Shapes can create a sense of balance in artwork.

Question 23

How do artists use form to make their artwork look more three-dimensional?

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By using shapes like cubes and spheres to make objects look closer or farther away.

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By using light and dark colors to create shadows and highlights.

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By using warm and cool colors to create a sense of atmosphere.

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By using thick and thin lines to create a sense of texture.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Harmony

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 25

In art, what do we call the empty areas around or between objects?

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Space

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Color

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Form

Question 26

Which element of art creates the illusion of depth and shows where objects are placed in relation to each other?

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Space

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Shape

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Color

Question 27

In a painting, how can an artist use value to make one object appear closer to the viewer than another?

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Make the closer object a darker shade of a color

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Make the closer object a lighter shade of a color

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Make the closer object a different color altogether

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Make the closer object a larger size

Question 28

When artists use value in their artwork, what are they adjusting?

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The color's lightness or darkness

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The color's brightness

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The color's intensity

Question 29

In art, how do lines help artists create different effects in their artwork?

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Lines can create a sense of movement and direction.

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Lines can outline or define objects.

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Lines can create a sense of balance and harmony.

Question 30

In art, what does the element of form describe about an object?

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Its three-dimensional shape

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Its texture

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Its color

Question 31

How does the subject matter of an artwork impact the artist's use of elements of art? Explain your answer with specific examples.

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The subject matter can influence the artist's use of all elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, form, and space.

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The subject matter has no influence on the artist's choice of elements of art.

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The subject matter only affects the artist's choice of color.

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The subject matter can influence the artist's use of all elements of art except the principles of design.

Question 32

Which of these is a geometric shape?

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A square

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A leaf

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A cloud

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A human face

Question 33

As a sculptor, how can you use form to make your sculpture look like it's moving?

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Use sharp, angular shapes to create a sense of tension and movement.

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Use smooth, curved shapes to create a sense of calmness and stillness.

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Use a variety of shapes and textures to create visual interest.

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Use only one shape repeatedly to create a sense of unity.

Question 34

How do art techniques like brushstrokes and impasto affect the appearance of an artwork?

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Brushstrokes can make an artwork look textured and deep, while impasto makes it look thick and 3D.

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Art techniques don't change how an artwork looks.

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Impasto uses thick layers of paint, while brushstrokes only make thin, smooth lines.

Question 35

Artists can use the elements of art to create a sense of rhythm and flow in their artwork. Which of the following is NOT one of these ways?

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Choosing colors that are far apart on the color wheel.

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Repeating similar shapes or colors throughout the artwork.

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Using lines that move in the same direction.

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Varying the size and scale of objects in the artwork.

Question 36

Which of the following is **NOT** one of the six main elements of art?

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Pattern

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 37

What is the main difference between a square and a rectangle?

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Squares have equal sides and right angles, while rectangles have two equal sides and two unequal sides.

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Rectangles have equal sides, while squares have four sides of unequal length.

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Squares have three sides, while rectangles have four sides.

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There is no difference between a square and a rectangle.

Question 38

When you mix blue and yellow paint, what color do you get?

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Green

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Orange

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Purple

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Brown

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a rough texture?

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Sandpaper

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Silk

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Glass

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Wood

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of positive space?

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The area inside an object

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The area around an object

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The space between objects

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The empty space in a painting

Question 41

In a drawing, which of these techniques will help create the impression that objects appear three-dimensional?

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Using a combination of perspective, shading, and overlapping

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Using only perspective

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Using only shading

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Using only overlapping

Question 42

What is one reason why artists might use complementary colors in a painting?

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To create contrast

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To create harmony

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To make the painting more realistic

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To add depth

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of abstract art?

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A painting that uses only geometric shapes and lines

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A painting of a person

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A painting of a landscape

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A painting that looks like a photograph

Question 44

How does the use of color differ between paintings and sculptures?

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In paintings, color is applied to a flat surface, while in sculptures, it is used to create depth and dimension.

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In paintings, color is used to represent objects, while in sculptures, it is used to create shadows and highlights.

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In paintings, color is applied with a brush, while in sculptures, it is applied with different tools like a chisel.

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In paintings, color is used to create a sense of space, while in sculptures, it is used to create a sense of texture.

Question 45

How do traditional and contemporary architecture styles differ in their use of shapes?

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Traditional architecture uses more curved shapes, while contemporary architecture uses more straight lines.

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Contemporary architecture uses brighter colors, while traditional architecture uses more neutral colors.

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Traditional architecture uses more space, while contemporary architecture uses less space.

Question 46

Which of the following is not an element of art?

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Scale

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 47

Which type of line creates a feeling of movement?

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Wavy line

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Straight line

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Diagonal line

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Jagged line

Question 48

What is the texture that feels smooth and shiny?

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Glossy

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Rough

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Bumpy

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Grainy

Question 49

Which of the following color schemes uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary

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Analogous

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Monochromatic

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Triadic

Question 50

What is the technique of using different values of one color to create depth in a drawing?

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Shading

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Hatching

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Cross-hatching

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Stippling

Question 51

What kind of line makes you feel like something is moving?

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Zigzag line

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Dotted line

Question 52

What happens when you mix the colors blue and yellow together?

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You get green.

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You get purple.

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You get orange.

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You get red.

Question 53

Which of these feels like sandpaper?

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Grainy

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Smooth

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Soft

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Silky

Question 54

In a picture, the area around an object is called:

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 55

Which of these is found in nature?

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Tree

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Building

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Car

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Chair

Question 56

What can you do to make a drawing look 3D?

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Use shading

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Color it in brightly

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Draw it from above

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Make it really big

Question 57

What is it called when you arrange things in a picture?

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Composition

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Design

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Balance

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Harmony

Question 58

What can you use to help you choose colors that go well together?

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A color wheel

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A paintbrush

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A mirror

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A computer

Question 59

Which of these is **not** an element of art?

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Animal

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 60

How many sides does a square have?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 61

What primary color, when mixed with yellow, creates green?

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Blue

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Red

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Purple

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Orange

Question 62

What is the 3D shape of a basketball?

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Sphere

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Cube

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Cylinder

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Cone

Question 63

Which element of art describes the area around and between objects?

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Space

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Shape

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Form

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Line

Question 64

What type of line would you use to draw a sharp, jagged edge?

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Zigzag line

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Dashed line