Contrast in Art: A Comprehensive Guide for First Graders

Question 1

Which painting shows the biggest difference between light and dark colors?

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A painting with a bright yellow sun and a dark blue sky.

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A painting with a red rose and a green stem.

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A painting with a blue vase and a white flower.

Question 2

Which type of contrast is made when colors that are next to each other on the color wheel are used?

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Analogous contrast.

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Light and dark contrast.

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Warm and cool contrast.

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Complementary contrast.

Question 3

What can happen when there is a lot of contrast in a piece of art?

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It can make things look dramatic and exciting.

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It can make things look like they are moving.

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It can make things look peaceful and calm.

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It can make things look boring and dull.

Question 4

Which of these is an example of contrast of light and dark?

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A picture with black and white.

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A painting with many bright colors.

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A sculpture that has lots of bumps and curves.

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A drawing that is all scribbles.

Question 5

Which of these is not a way to make contrast in a piece of art?

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By making everything look the same.

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By using different colors.

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By using different shades of the same color.

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By using different textures.

Question 6

Which of these is an example of contrast of warm and cool colors?

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A painting with red and blue.

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A picture that only has black and white.

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A sculpture that has sharp edges.

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A drawing that is all lines.

Question 7

What is the name of the contrast that is created when different textures are used in a piece of art?

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Textural contrast.

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Value contrast.

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Color contrast.

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Light and dark contrast.

Question 8

Which color do artists use to create a feeling of warmth?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 9

How does using warm colors make you feel?

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Happy and excited

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Calm and relaxed

Question 10

What is the opposite of 'dark'?

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Light

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Medium

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Bright

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Dim

Question 11

True or False: Contrast is only used in paintings.

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False

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True

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a type of contrast used in art?

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Shape and size

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Light and dark

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Warm and cool

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Complementary

Question 13

Which picture shows colors that are different from each other?

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A picture with only yellow and red

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A picture with only orange and purple

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A picture with only dark blue

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A picture with only light green

Question 14

What is the opposite of bright?

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Dark

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Warm

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Cool

Question 15

Which of these is NOT warm contrast?

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A sky and a field

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An apple and an orange

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A banana and a strawberry

Question 16

Which color is red? It is a complementary color to green.

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Red

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 17

Which artist used contrasting colors in their paintings?

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

Question 18

How can contrast make a drawing look deep?

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Use light colors in the back and dark colors in the front

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Use warm colors in the front and cool colors in the back

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Use different colors side by side

Question 19

How does contrast make artwork more fun to look at?

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It makes certain parts stand out

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It makes it look like it's moving

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It makes it look more like real life

Question 20

What is the darkest color?

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Black

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White

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Gray

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Brown

Question 21

What do we call a color that makes us feel warm and cozy?

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Warm color

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Cool color

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Primary color

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Secondary color

Question 22

What is used to show the difference between light and dark colors?

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Value scale

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Color chart

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Color wheel

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Paint tube

Question 23

Which picture uses gradual contrast to make it look like it has depth?

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A picture of a gray pencil line that gradually gets darker from top to bottom

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A picture of a bright yellow sun in the sky and dark green trees below

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A picture of a black cat next to a white cat

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A picture of a cube where one side is smooth and the other side is bumpy

Question 24

Which painting uses contrast to make the flowers look more realistic?

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A painting with flowers that are light and dark

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A painting with flowers that are all the same color

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A painting with flowers that are all different colors

Question 25

What does using light and dark contrast do to a picture?

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Adds depth and dimension

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Makes it look flat

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Makes it look like it's moving

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Changes the colors

Question 26

Which of these is a way to create contrast using warm and cool colors?

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Using colors that are far apart on the color wheel

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Using colors that are close together on the color wheel

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Only using primary colors

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Only using secondary colors

Question 27

What is the difference between a light color and a dark color?

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Light colors are brighter, while dark colors are duller

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Light colors are darker, while dark colors are brighter

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Light colors are warmer, while dark colors are cooler

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Light colors are cooler, while dark colors are warmer

Question 28

Which of these objects would be considered high contrast?

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A white ball on a black background

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A gray ball on a white background

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A blue ball on a green background

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A yellow ball on a red background

Question 29

What can happen if you use too much contrast in a picture?

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It can make the picture look messy

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It can make the picture look more exciting

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It can make the picture look more realistic

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It can make the picture look more abstract

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a good thing about using contrast in a picture?

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It can make the picture look more like a photo

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It can create a focal point

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It can add depth and dimension

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It can make the picture more visually appealing

Question 31

What is the color that is opposite to red on the color wheel?

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

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Purple

Question 32

How does contrast make artwork more interesting?

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It makes parts of the picture stand out.

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It makes the picture look flat and dull.

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It creates a border around the picture.

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It makes the picture too busy to look at.

Question 33

Which of these colors is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 34

Which color listed below is a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 35

What is the opposite of dark?

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Light

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Warm

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Cool

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Bright

Question 36

Which pair of colors has the strongest contrast?

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Black and white

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Blue and green

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Red and orange

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Yellow and purple

Question 37

What is the contrast when you combine colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary

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Warm

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Cool

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Light and dark

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a type of contrast in art?

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Big and tall

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Light and dark

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Warm and cool

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Complementary

Question 39

Which object has the most contrast?

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Black bowl on a white table

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Gray bowl on a white table

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White bowl on a red table

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Blue bowl on a green table

Question 40

Which of these colors is considered warm?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 41

What is the opposite of a cool color?

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Warm color

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Neutral color

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Complementary color

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Dark color

Question 42

Which object has the least contrast?

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Gray square on a white background

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Black square on a white background

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Orange square on a white background

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Blue square on a white background

Question 43

What is the main difference between light and dark contrast and warm and cool contrast?

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Light and dark contrast focuses on the value of colors, while warm and cool contrast focuses on the hue of colors.

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Warm and cool contrast focuses on the value of colors, while light and dark contrast focuses on the hue of colors.

Question 44

Which of these pairs shows an example of light and dark contrast?

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Black and white

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Red and orange

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Blue and yellow

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Purple and green

Question 45

Which of these is considered to be a warm color?

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Orange

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 46

Which image demonstrates the greatest contrast between light and dark?

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A black and white photograph

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A painting with bright and vibrant colors

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A landscape with a clear horizon line

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A cloudy sky

Question 47

What is the term for a color that is opposite to a warm color?

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Cool color

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Primary color

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Secondary color

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Complementary color

Question 48

Which two colors make the biggest difference when they are next to each other?

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Black and white

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Red and orange

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Yellow and pink

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Blue and green

Question 49

If you want to paint a picture of a sunny day, which two colors would you use?

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Yellow and orange

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Purple and pink

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Black and white

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Blue and green

Question 50

Which color makes you think of a cool, refreshing drink?

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Blue

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Orange

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Red

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Yellow

Question 51

Which two colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and look really good together?

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Red and green

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Green and brown

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Yellow and orange

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Blue and purple

Question 52

If you want your picture to feel calm and peaceful, which colors would you use?

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Cool colors like blues and greens

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Bright colors like yellow and pink

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Warm colors like reds and oranges

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Dark colors like brown and black

Question 53

This painting uses mostly dark colors. How might it make you feel?

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Mysterious and serious

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Happy and excited

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Sleepy and tired

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Hungry and thirsty

Question 54

This painting has both rough parts and smooth parts.  What is the artist using to make this difference?

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Contrast

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Line

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Color

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Shape

Question 55

Why do artists use contrast in their artwork?

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To make it more interesting and to make some parts stand out

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To use up all their colors

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To make it harder to look at

Question 56

You are drawing a picture of a cat in the grass. How could you make the cat stand out the most?

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Coloring the cat black and the grass green

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Coloring the cat white and the grass gray

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Coloring the cat orange and the grass red

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Coloring the cat brown and the grass yellow