Art 1010 - Introduction to Art » Fall 2022 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
One definition of this element is “an infinite series of points that are arranged in a direction.”
A.   mass
B.   shape
C.   line
D.   color
E.   value
Question #2
This type of line that is not actually drawn, but we can connect the dots to create the lines in our minds is called ___________.
A.   an irregular line
B.   a chaotic line
C.   a directional line
D.   an actual line
E.   an implied line
Question #3
If vertical lines communicate strength, horizontals calm, and diagonals action, then a vacation resort might want to choose a logo consisting of ________ lines in order to show peaceful repose.
A.   diagonal
B.   vertical
C.   scribbled
D.   chaotic
E.   horizontal
Question #4
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape.
A.   an implied
B.   an organic
C.   a regular
D.   a geometric
E.   a biomorphic
Question #5
A shape on a flat picture surface that is defined by surrounding empty space is known as ________ shape.
A.   a geometric
B.   a positive
C.   an actual
D.   an implied
E.   an organic
F.     
Question #6
In his Obey campaign poster Shepard Fairey used a striking contrast between positive and ________ shapes to attract the attention of the public.
A.   organic
B.   negative
C.   figure–ground reversal
D.   geometric
E.   implied
Question #7
Henri Matisse drew Portrait de femme using ________ line so that he could represent her figure with the great economy while being descriptive.
A.   directional
B.   contour
C.   regular
D.   irregular
E.   measured
Question #8
The combination of jarring vertical and diagonal lines in Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom creates an atmosphere of ________.
A.   rest
B.   expectation
C.   calm
D.   anxiety
E.   happiness
Question #9
These types of shapes are made up of unpredictable, irregular lines. The Parakeet and the Mermaid is one of the largest cut-outs Matisse ever made. What types of shapes does Matisse use in this work?
A.   implied
B.   organic
C.   geometric
D.   impasto
Question #10
Diagonal lines are associated with ____________________.
A.   calmness and passivity
B.   strength and energy
C.   action, motion, and change

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