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,Multiple Choice1. The word art encompasses many meanings, including process. Which of the following is considered an artistic process?
a. A tapestry
b. Human capacity
c. Sculpting
d. A building
e. Memorization
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: comprehension
2. __________ generally refers to distinctive characteristics of art and architecture that are common to a culture, era, or to
a group of artists working at the same time or toward a common artistic goal.
a. Content
b. Form
c. Style
d. Creativity
e. Context
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
3. The form of an artwork includes all of the elements that make up the composition except __________.
a. texture
b. balance
c. color
d. subject matter
e. three dimensionality
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: comprehension
4. The __________ refers to a work’s array of intangible aspects: the emotional, intellectual, psychological, symbolic
elements.
a. content
b. composition
c. style
d. form
e. design
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: comprehension
5. __________ is the study of the themes and symbols in the visual arts: the figures and images that lend works their
underlying meanings.
a. Content
b. Humanism
c. Narrative
d. Iconography
e. Surrealism
ANSWER: d
,DIFFICULTY: knowledge
6. The underlying symbolism in an artist’s depiction of an elderly man stooped over amongst leafless, snow-covered trees
in the depths of winter is most likely which of the following?
a. The man is still in the prime of life.
b. The man is waiting for help.
c. It is the holiday season.
d. The man enjoys the snow.
e. The man is approaching death.
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: application
7. Bronzino’s complex allegory Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time offers up such an iconographic puzzle that there is little
doubt that he intended to leave the viewer with a sense of __________.
a. joy
b. fascination
c. ambiguity
d. chaos
e. sadness
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: comprehension
8. One of the best ways to illustrate stylistic differences between works of art is to choose several works that have a
__________.
a. similar size
b. common form
c. common context
d. common composition
e. common theme
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
9. For most of the history of art, the __________is recognizable or at least reflects some sort of visual experience.
a. content
b. humanism
c. narrative
d. iconography
e. subject
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
10. ____________is often a key component of a work’s content, even if its meaning is unapparent or indecipherable to a
viewer.
a. Content
b. Humanism
c. Narrative
d. Iconography
e. Symbolism
, ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
11. _______________refers to the totality of a composition or design—the arrangement or organization of all of its visual
elements.
a. Form
b. Humanism
c. Narrative
d. Iconography
e. Subject
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
12. ____________describes the main point of interest in a work of art—one that captures and holds a viewer’s attention.
a. Focal point
b. Emphasis
c. Variety
d. Chaos
e. Unity
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
13. _______________ is defined as a sense of oneness or cohesiveness. It has the effect of gathering the elements of a
composition into a harmonious whole.
a. Focal point
b. Emphasis
c. Variety
d. Chaos
e. Unity
ANSWER: e
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
14. _______________ can be described as contrast and diversity. It is the counterpoint of unity. Juxtaposing various or
contradictory elements in a composition adds interest, spontaneity, and the element of surprise.
a. Focal point
b. Emphasis
c. Variety
d. Chaos
e. Unity
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: knowledge
15. _________________ in a composition describes an attention-grabbing aspect that directs the viewer’s eye to a
particular area, giving it visual or conceptual dominance.
a. Focal point
b. Emphasis
c. Variety
d. Chaos
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