Contrast in Art: A Guide for Third Graders

Question 1

What is contrast in art?

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Using different elements to create visual interest

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Painting a picture with only one color

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Drawing a picture with no background

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Using the same color and texture throughout the artwork

Question 2

How does contrast help artists express their ideas and feelings through their artwork?

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It creates visual interest and impact

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It makes the artwork look more realistic

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It simplifies the artwork

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It makes the artwork less visually appealing

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a way to create contrast in art?

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Using the same color and shape throughout the artwork

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Using different colors

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Using light and shadow

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Using different textures

Question 4

What is the effect of using complementary colors in an artwork?

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They create a strong contrast and visual impact

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They create a harmonious and pleasing effect

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They make the artwork appear dull and lifeless

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They have no effect on the artwork's visual appeal

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of using contrast to create depth in artwork?

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Painting a background in a different color than the subject

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Drawing a subject with no shading or highlights

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Using the same color for the entire artwork

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Placing the subject in the center of the artwork

Question 6

How does using warm and cool colors create contrast in an artwork?

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Warm colors seem to move forward, while cool colors seem to move backward

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Warm colors create a sense of movement, while cool colors create a sense of stillness

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Warm colors are bright and intense, while cool colors are dark and muted

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Warm and cool colors have no effect on the visual impact of an artwork

Question 7

What happens when you use warm and cool colors together?

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They create a sense of tension

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They create a sense of harmony

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They neutralize each other

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They produce a monochromatic effect

Question 8

Which type of contrast is created when objects overlap or are placed side by side?

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Proximity

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Light and dark

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Shape and form

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Value

Question 9

True or False: Contrast should always be used in large amounts in artwork.

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False

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True

Question 10

Which pair of colors has the strongest contrast when used together?

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Yellow and purple

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Blue and green

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Red and orange

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Brown and black

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way to create contrast?

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Using only warm colors

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Using different shades of the same color

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Adding lines and patterns

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Using complementary colors

Question 12

Which of these examples demonstrates the use of warm and cool colors?

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A painting of a sunset with oranges and blues

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A drawing of a forest with greens and yellows

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A portrait with shades of brown and gray

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A landscape with blue skies and white clouds

Question 13

What happens when contrasting colors are placed side by side?

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They create a vibrating effect

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They cancel each other out

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They blend together seamlessly

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They fade into the background

Question 14

Which of these images has the highest level of contrast?

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A black and white photograph

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A painting with bright colors

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A drawing with subtle shading

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A photograph of a cloudy day

Question 15

What happens when you put a light color next to a dark color?

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They make each other stand out

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The light color looks darker

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The dark color looks lighter

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Nothing happens

Question 16

Which of these color combinations creates the most contrast?

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Red and green

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Blue and yellow

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Green and orange

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Purple and pink

Question 17

Which of these shows contrast?

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A black and white photo

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A painting with only blue shades

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A sculpture made of only one material

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A song played with only one instrument

Question 18

What's the opposite of a light color?

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A dark color

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A bright color

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A warm color

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A cool color

Question 19

Which of these is an example of complementary contrast?

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A red apple on a green leaf

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A yellow banana on a white plate

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A blue sky and white clouds

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A black and gray painting

Question 20

In Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'Mona Lisa', what type of contrast makes the woman stand out from the background?

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Light and dark contrast

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Size contrast

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Color contrast

Question 21

Which of these pictures shows the most contrast?

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Black and white stripes

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Green grass

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Blue sky

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Brown tree

Question 22

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

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Black cat on a white blanket

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Yellow flower in a green field

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Red apple on a green tree

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Blue bird in a blue sky

Question 23

Which of these 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 24

What is the opposite of a warm color?

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Cool color

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Complementary color

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Analogous color

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Neutral color

Question 25

Which of these pictures best shows the contrast of light and dark?

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Question 26

What does contrast do in artwork?

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Adds depth, interest, and meaning

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Makes it look flat and boring

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Makes it hard to see what's going on

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Makes it look like a photograph

Question 27

Which of these colors is considered warm?

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Question 28

How can you create complementary color contrast?

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Using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

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Using colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

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Using colors that are all shades of the same color

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Using colors that have different saturations

Question 29

Which type of contrast uses differences in how things feel?

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Textural

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Light and Dark

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Warm and Cool

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Complementary

Question 30

How can using contrast help you show a feeling in artwork?

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By using specific colors or shapes that make you feel a certain way

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By making the artwork more realistic

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By creating a sense of balance and harmony

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By making the artwork look more complex

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of contrast in art?

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Analogous colors

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Light and dark

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Warm and cool

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Complementary colors

Question 32

How does contrast create visual impact?

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By making certain elements stand out

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By increasing the overall brightness of the artwork

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By adding depth to the artwork

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By removing unnecessary details

Question 33

Which of these examples demonstrates contrast of light and dark?

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A black and white photograph

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A painting with only bright colors

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A sculpture with smooth and rough textures

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A drawing with only soft lines

Question 34

What is the opposite of light in terms of contrast?

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Dark

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Warm

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Cool

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Dull

Question 35

True or False: Contrast is only used in paintings.

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False

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True

Question 36

Which painting uses contrast to make one part look like the most important part?

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A painting with a bright star in the middle and a dark background.

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A painting with a small dot in the middle of the canvas.

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A painting with three shapes that are all the same size and color.

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A painting with a smooth transition from one color to another.

Question 37

How does your culture affect how you view and interpret contrast in art?

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It influences how you understand the meaning behind contrasting elements in art.

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It shapes your preferences for certain colors.

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It teaches you specific techniques for creating contrast.

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It provides you with access to art materials.

Question 38

Which type of contrast is based on differences in lightness or darkness?

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Light and dark

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Warm and cool

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Big and small

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Rough and smooth

Question 39

How can you use contrast to create a focal point in your artwork?

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Use contrasting colors or values to draw attention to the focal point.

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Place the focal point in the center of the artwork.

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Create a border around the focal point.

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Use a different texture for the focal point.

Question 40

What happens when you put two colors next to each other that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

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They will look like they contrast each other

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They will look like they blend together

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They will make a new color

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They will disappear

Question 41

Which of these is an example of contrast in size?

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A big elephant next to a small mouse

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A bright red apple next to a dark green leaf

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A painting with warm colors on the left and cool colors on the right

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A sculpture with round shapes next to square shapes

Question 42

What are the three main types of contrast in art?

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Size contrast, color contrast, and shape contrast

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Value contrast, temperature contrast, and complementary contrast

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Light contrast, dark contrast, and neutral contrast

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Warm contrast, cool contrast, and bright contrast

Question 43

When you combine light and dark colors, you create what type of contrast?

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Value contrast

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Color contrast

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Shape contrast

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Size contrast

Question 44

Cross-hatching is a technique used to create what type of contrast?

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Value contrast

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Shape contrast

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Color contrast

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Size contrast

Question 45

When you combine warm and cool colors, you create what type of contrast?

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Temperature contrast

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Value contrast

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Shape contrast

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Size contrast

Question 46

Which color scheme uses only one color in different shades?

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Monochromatic color scheme

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Complementary color scheme

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Analogous color scheme

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Triadic color scheme

Question 47

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

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Light value is brighter than dark value

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Dark value is brighter than light value

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Light value is a shade of gray

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Dark value is a tint of gray

Question 48

Using different shapes is a way to create what type of contrast?

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Shape contrast

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Value contrast

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Color contrast

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Size contrast

Question 49

What is the overall goal of using contrast in art?

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To make the artwork more visually appealing and expressive

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To make the artwork more realistic

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To reduce the number of colors used

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To simplify the artwork

Question 50

How can you use contrast to create a sense of depth in a drawing?

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Use lighter shades in the front and darker shades in the back.

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Use smaller objects in the front and larger objects in the back.

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Use smoother textures in the front and rougher textures in the back.

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Use bright colors in the front and dull colors in the back.

Question 51

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