Emphasis in Art: Making Elements Pop for 4th Graders

Question 1

Which technique is NOT used to make something stand out in a picture?

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Hiding it in the background

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Using a different color

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Making it larger

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Placing it in the center

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a way to use placement to create emphasis?

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Put the object in the background

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Put the object by itself

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Use the rule of thirds

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Leave space around the object

Question 3

Which of these is an example of using size to make something stand out?

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Making a tree bigger than the other things around it

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Using a bright red color for a flower

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Putting an object in the center of the picture

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Adding lots of details to a part of the picture

Question 4

Why do we use emphasis in art?

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To make a part of the picture look more important

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To make the picture look deeper

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To make the picture look simpler

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To make people look away from certain parts

Question 5

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

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Pattern

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Size

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Contrast

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Color

Question 6

When an object in a picture is much bigger than the others, it creates a sense of:

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Emphasis

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Proportion

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Balance

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Shape

Question 7

Putting an important object in the middle of a picture creates a:

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Focal point

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Point of interest

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Balance point

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Center point

Question 8

Which of these is an example of using size to create emphasis?

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A large tree in a forest painting

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A tiny bird in a tree painting

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A bright flower in a field painting

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A dark shadow in a landscape painting

Question 9

How does using bright colors help create emphasis?

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It makes objects visually jump out.

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It adds depth to the artwork.

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It creates a sense of unity.

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It reduces the visual impact of an object.

Question 10

What is the purpose of using contrast in art?

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To make certain elements more noticeable.

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To create a balanced composition.

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To reduce visual confusion.

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To simplify the artwork.

Question 11

How does placement affect the emphasis in an artwork?

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By drawing attention to certain elements.

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By creating a sense of movement.

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By providing a background for other elements.

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By adding depth and perspective.

Question 12

Which of the following would be an example of creating emphasis through placement?

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Putting a large object in the middle of a painting.

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Using bright colors to make an object stand out.

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Creating contrast between an object and its background.

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Drawing a detailed background to contrast with a simple foreground object.

Question 13

What is the purpose of using contrast in art?

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To make certain elements stand out

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To create a sense of balance

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To add depth to the composition

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To make the artwork more realistic

Question 14

What is the best way to use color to create emphasis in a composition?

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Use contrasting colors to make certain elements stand out

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Use bright colors for the most important elements

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Use a variety of colors to create visual interest

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Use dark colors for the background to make lighter colors pop

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using emphasis in art?

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It can make the artwork less interesting

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It can help to create a focal point

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It can add visual interest to a composition

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It can make an artwork more memorable

Question 16

Which of these is a common mistake to avoid when using emphasis in art?

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Overusing emphasis

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Using too many different techniques

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Not using enough contrast

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Making the emphasized element too small

Question 17

Which painting uses size to make something stand out the most?

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Painting with a large central figure

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Painting with a small central figure

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Painting with figures of similar size

Question 18

When artists want to make a part of their artwork draw the most attention, what do they use?

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Emphasis

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Contrast

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Balance

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Proportion

Question 19

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

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Using the same color for everything

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Using different colors

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Using different sizes

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Using different shapes

Question 20

What is a focal point in an artwork?

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The part of the artwork that draws the most attention

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The part of the artwork that is the most detailed

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The part of the artwork that is the most colorful

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The part of the artwork that is the largest

Question 21

What is negative space in an artwork?

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The space around and between objects

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The space that is filled with objects

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The space that is the background of the artwork

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The space that is the foreground of the artwork

Question 22

What is the difference between warm and cool colors in art?

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Warm colors are used to create a sense of warmth and energy, while cool colors are used to create a sense of coolness and peace.

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Warm colors are bright and attention-grabbing, while cool colors are dull and calming.

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Cool colors are bright and attention-grabbing, while warm colors are dull and calming.

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Cool colors are used to create a sense of warmth and energy, while warm colors are used to create a sense of coolness and peace.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to create emphasis in art?

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Shade

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Size

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Color

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Placement

Question 24

What happens when an element in a composition is made larger?

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It becomes the center of attention.

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It blends in with the background.

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It creates a sense of distance.

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It makes the composition look unbalanced.

Question 25

Which color is most likely to stand out in a composition?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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White

Question 26

What is the effect of placing an object in the center of a composition?

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It draws attention to the object.

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It creates a sense of balance.

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It makes the object less noticeable.

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It creates a dynamic composition.

Question 27

True or False: Emphasis can only be created by using one technique.

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False

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True

Question 28

Which of these compositions uses contrast to create emphasis?

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A painting with a light background and a dark object in the foreground.

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A drawing with all the lines facing the same direction.

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A sculpture with a smooth surface.

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A photograph with a blurry background and a sharp subject.

Question 29

How can you create emphasis using size and color together?

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Use a large object and a bright color.

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Use a small object and a dark color.

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Use objects of the same size and different colors.

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Use objects of different sizes and the same color.

Question 30

True or False: Emphasis can be used to guide the viewer's eye through a composition.

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True

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False

Question 31

How can you use size to make an object stand out?

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Make it bigger than others

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Make it smaller than others

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Put it on the side

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Change its color

Question 32

What do we call the part of an artwork that draws the most attention?

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Focal point

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Main subject

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Centerpiece

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Primary object

Question 33

Which is NOT a good strategy for creating emphasis in a landscape painting?

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Using the same colors throughout the painting

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Using a larger tree in the foreground

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Highlighting a mountain peak with a bright color

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Including a figure in the distance

Question 34

What is the primary goal of creating emphasis in a composition?

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To make certain elements stand out and attract attention

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To create a sense of balance and harmony

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To add visual interest and make the artwork more appealing

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To convey a specific message or emotion

Question 35

What is NOT a factor to consider when creating emphasis through placement?

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The color of the elements

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The focal point of the composition

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The viewer's line of sight

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The size of the elements

Question 36

What is the difference between positive and negative space in art?

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Positive space is the area filled with objects, while negative space is the empty area around them.

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Positive space is the area that is bright, while negative space is the area that is dark.

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Positive space is the area that is in focus, while negative space is the area that is out of focus.

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There is no difference between positive and negative space.

Question 37

What is the golden ratio, and how is it used in art?

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A mathematical ratio of 1:1.618 that creates pleasing proportions when applied to compositions

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A rule of thumb for determining the ideal size of objects in a painting

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A method for dividing a canvas into equal parts

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A perspective technique for creating the illusion of depth

Question 38

How can you use size to make something stand out in your artwork?

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Make it larger than other things

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Make it smaller than other things

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Use different sizes for different things

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Size is not important for making something stand out.

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a way to make something stand out in your artwork?

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Adding lots of details around it

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Using bright colors

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Making it bigger

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Putting it in the center of the artwork

Question 40

In a painting of a big, red apple next to a small, green pear, which object stands out more?

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The apple

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The pear

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Both the apple and the pear

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Neither the apple nor the pear

Question 41

Why do artists use emphasis in their artworks?

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To make certain parts of their artwork more noticeable

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To make their artwork look more balanced

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To make their artwork look more real

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To make their artwork look more abstract

Question 42

To make a part of your drawing stand out, you could use a color that is:

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Bright and different from the rest

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Similar to the colors around it

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Very light and hard to see

Question 43

When you make one thing in your drawing bigger, what happens to it?

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It becomes more important and noticeable.

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It blends in with everything else.

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It becomes harder to see.

Question 44

Where is a good place to put something in your artwork to make it the center of attention?

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In the middle of the paper

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Close to the edge of the paper

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Hidden behind other things

Question 45

Why do artists use emphasis in their work?

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To make certain parts of their artwork stand out.

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To make everything in their artwork equally noticeable.

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To confuse the people who look at their artwork.

Question 46

Why is it helpful to use contrasting colors?

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It makes the important parts of your artwork pop.

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It makes your artwork look boring.

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It makes the colors in your artwork look less bright.

Question 47

Which of the following techniques is NOT commonly used to create emphasis in art?

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Symmetry

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Color

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Contrast

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Size

Question 48

When a large, bright flower is placed in the center of a painting, it is most likely meant to:

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Draw attention to it

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Add depth

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Show movement

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Balance the composition

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of size being used to create emphasis in a painting?

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A huge tree standing tall in a forest

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A tiny bird soaring in the sky

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A smooth pebble lying on the ground

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A group of rabbits hopping around

Question 50

Which of the following is a common way to use color to create emphasis?

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Using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

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Using only light colors

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Using only dark colors

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Using colors that are all the same shade

Question 51

In a landscape painting, the mountains in the background are painted in a dull blue while the flowers in the foreground are painted in bright colors. This contrast is most likely used to:

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Make the flowers stand out

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Create a sense of balance

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Make the mountains look more distant

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Make the painting more realistic

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using emphasis in art?

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Creating confusion for the viewer

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Creating visual interest

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Clarifying the message of the artwork

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Guiding the viewer's eye

Question 53

In a drawing of a face, the eyes are drawn with great detail while the rest of the face is drawn with simple lines. This use of emphasis suggests that:

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The artist wants us to pay attention to the eyes

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The face is symmetrical

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The artist is not skilled enough to draw the rest of the face

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The drawing is unfinished