Elements of Art and Design: Master the Basics of Visual Expression

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of art?

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Volume

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Line

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Color

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Shape

Question 2

Which of the following is **not** an element of visual design?

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Rhythm

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Shape

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Value

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Space

Question 3

Which element in art and design describes the lightness or darkness of a color?

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Value

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Shade

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Intensity

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Temperature

Question 4

Which of the following is a principle of design, rather than an element of art?

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Contrast

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Line

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Shape

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Value

Question 5

Identify the non-element of art from the following options:

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Perspective

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Color

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Form

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Value

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Harmony

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Line

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Color

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Shape

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a bumpy texture?

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Uneven and rough

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Smooth and uniform

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Soft and yielding

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Hard and sharp

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Balance

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Line

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Shape

Question 9

Which of these statements BEST describes tactile textures?

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They create a feeling of touch when you interact with them.

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They can be seen from a distance.

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They mainly show depth or perspective.

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They are always visually pleasing.

Question 10

Which element of art represents the three-dimensional qualities of an object?

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Form

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Line

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Shape

Question 11

In the RYB color model, which of the following is a secondary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 12

What is the term for the area within an artwork that is filled by the main subject or focal point?

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Empty space

Question 13

What feature sets a thick line apart from other line types in art?

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Appearing with both length and width

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Being thin and delicate

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Curving or zigzagging

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Having no width

Question 14

Which color on the traditional color wheel is **not** a secondary color?

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Purple

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Green

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Orange

Question 15

Which element of art refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

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Value

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Saturation

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Intensity

Question 16

In art, which type of texture is created through visual means, giving the illusion of texture without actually altering the physical surface?

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Visual texture

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Tactile texture

Question 17

In color theory, what does the term **intensity** describe?

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The purity or saturation of a color

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The lightness or darkness of a color

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The primary hue or shade of a color

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The perceived warmth or coolness of a color

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an element of two-dimensional art?

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Volume

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Line

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Shape

Question 19

In art, which property of an object describes its physical surface quality that can be felt by touch?

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Tactile Texture

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Visual Texture

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Implied Texture

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Pattern

Question 20

In the RYB color model, which hue is **not** a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 21

Which type of line maintains the same width along its entire length?

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Uniform line

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Thick line

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Thin line

Question 22

Which element of art creates the illusion of depth and volume, making objects appear three-dimensional?

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Form

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Line

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Shape

Question 23

In color theory, what does 'saturation' describe?

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The intensity and purity of a color.

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The lightness or darkness of a color.

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The warmth or coolness of a color.

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The visual impact of a color.

Question 24

Within the color wheel, which term describes the purity and intensity of a color?

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Saturation

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Value

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Hue

Question 25

In art, which texture type refers to the physical surface quality of an object that can be felt when touched?

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Tactile Texture

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Visual Texture

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Implied Texture

Question 26

How do complementary colors affect the visual impact of an artwork?

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Create visual tension and excitement

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Make objects appear farther apart

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Create harmony and balance

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Make objects appear closer together

Question 27

Which texture type is created by using light and shadow to make it appear textured?

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Implied texture

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Actual texture

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Tactile texture

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Organic texture

Question 28

In art, what is the primary characteristic of asymmetry?

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Intentional imbalance in composition

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Equal distribution of visual elements

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Always less visually appealing than symmetry

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Exclusive to abstract art

Question 29

Question: In art, define 'positive space' and 'negative space', and explain their fundamental distinction.

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Option 1: Positive space is the area occupied by the subject, while negative space is the surrounding empty area.

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Positive space creates depth, while negative space flattens the image.

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Positive space creates depth, while negative space flattens the image.

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Positive space creates depth, while negative space flattens the image.

Question 30

In color theory, which statement best explains the relationship between hue and saturation?

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Hue represents the type of color, while saturation refers to its intensity.

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Saturation determines the lightness or darkness of a color, while hue represents its type.

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Hue and saturation are unrelated characteristics.

Question 31

In art, what is the main purpose of value?

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(A) To create depth and contrast

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(B) To express emotions and ideas

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(C) To determine the size of objects

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(D) To make the artwork more visually appealing

Question 32

What is the primary distinction between serif and sans-serif typefaces?

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Serif typefaces have decorative flourishes at the ends of strokes, while sans-serif typefaces do not.

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Serif typefaces are formal, while sans-serif typefaces are informal.

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Serif typefaces are better for small sizes, while sans-serif typefaces are better for large sizes.

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Serif typefaces are used for headlines, while sans-serif typefaces are used for body text.

Question 33

How do texture and value work together to make an artwork visually appealing?

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Texture shows the surface quality, while value creates the illusion of light and shadow.

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Texture and value are both used to create shape and form.

Question 34

When using analogous color schemes in artwork, what is the main visual effect created?

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A sense of unity and harmony

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Increased vibrancy and excitement

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Enhanced complexity and sophistication

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Increased realism and lifelikeness

Question 35

How does contrast contribute to creating visual interest and focal points in an artwork?

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By juxtaposing elements with contrasting values, colors, or textures, creating visual tension and emphasis.

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By establishing a strong sense of depth and perspective.

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By conveying specific emotions or symbolic meanings.

Question 36

What is a key characteristic of a two-dimensional (2D) shape?

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Defined by length and width

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Has depth and volume

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Can be folded or molded

Question 37

How does the scale of an artwork influence its composition?

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It determines the size of the artwork relative to its surroundings.

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It only affects the artwork's visual weight.

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It is unrelated to the artwork's composition.

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It is only relevant in three-dimensional artworks.

Question 38

Which element is not a core component of color theory?

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Contrast

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Hue

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Saturation

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Value

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an element of art according to the traditional classification?

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Perspective

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 40

A line that implies movement and suggests a dynamic composition is called a:

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Diagonal line

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Static line

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Horizontal line

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Vertical line

Question 41

Which of these figures is two-dimensional?

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Circle

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Sphere

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Cube

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Cylinder

Question 42

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the perception of texture in art?

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Sound

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Surface quality

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Lighting

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Shape

Question 43

The lightness or darkness of a color is referred to as its:

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Intensity

Question 44

Which of the following design principles emphasizes visual stability and equilibrium?

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Balance

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Contrast

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Rhythm

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Emphasis

Question 45

A composition that evokes a sense of unity and cohesiveness by employing similar visual elements throughout is said to possess:

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Harmony

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Contrast

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Emphasis

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Variety

Question 46

Which of the following types of art is primarily created for practical purposes, such as functionality or utility?

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Applied art

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Fine art

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Folk art

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Conceptual art

Question 47

The creation of artistic works that emphasize aesthetic beauty and subjective expression is known as:

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Fine art

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Commercial art

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Folk art

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Outsider art

Question 48

How does varying the thickness of lines contribute to expressing movement and energy in an artwork?

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Thicker lines show stability and stillness, while thinner lines suggest movement.

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Line thickness has no effect on movement and energy.

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Line thickness only affects how important elements appear, not their implied motion.

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The direction of lines, not their thickness, determines if they convey movement.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT an element of art?

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Movement

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 50

Which type of line is characterized by its smooth, continuous flow?

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Jagged line

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Dashed line

Question 51

Which principle of design helps create a visual path for the eye to follow?

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Movement

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Balance

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Harmony

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Contrast

Question 52

What is the lightness or darkness of a color called?

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Value

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Hue

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Saturation

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Pigment

Question 53

What is the organization of elements in a composition to create a sense of unity and cohesiveness called?

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Harmony

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Balance

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Contrast

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Hierarchy

Question 54

Which shape is a closed, two-dimensional surface?

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Circle

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Cube

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Cylinder

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Prism

Question 55

Texture refers to what quality of an artwork?

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Surface quality

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Arrangement of objects

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Lightness or darkness of colors

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Relative size of objects

Question 56

Value refers to what property of colors?

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Lightness or darkness

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Saturation

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Hue

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Opacity

Question 57

Which color scheme uses colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

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Triadic

Question 58

A painting that displays a striking contrast between light and dark values is said to exhibit:

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Chiaroscuro

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Tonalism

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Impasto

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Alla prima

Question 59

A design that utilizes a grid system for arranging elements is known as:

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Modular design

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Asymmetrical design

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Radial design

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Organic design

Question 60

Which characteristics can be used to describe a line?

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Thickness, direction, and length

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Hue, saturation, and value

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Positive, negative, and neutral

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Roughness, smoothness, and temperature

Question 61

Which type of shape is closed, two-dimensional, and has straight sides?

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Polygon

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Sphere

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Cone

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Cylinder

Question 62

Which principle of design refers to the arrangement and organization of elements within an artwork?

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Composition

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Emphasis

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Contrast

Question 63

Which principle of design creates a visual contrast between elements?

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Contrast

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Rhythm

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Unity

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Balance

Question 64

Describe the difference between positive and negative space in an artwork:

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Positive space is the occupied area by an object or subject, while negative space is the surrounding or empty area around it.

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Positive and negative space are always equal in size.

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Negative space is the occupied area, while positive space is the surrounding area.