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.   shape
B.   mass
C.   color
D.   value
E.   line
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.   a directional line
B.   an implied line
C.   a chaotic line
D.   an actual line
E.   an irregular 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.   vertical
B.   chaotic
C.   scribbled
D.   horizontal
E.   diagonal
Question #4
A shape made of perfectly straight lines would probably be classified as ________ shape.
A.   a regular
B.   a geometric
C.   an organic
D.   a biomorphic
E.   an implied
Question #5
A shape on a flat picture surface that is defined by surrounding empty space is known as ________ shape.
A.   an organic
B.   a geometric
C.   an actual
D.   an implied
E.     
F.   a positive
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.   geometric
B.   organic
C.   negative
D.   figure–ground reversal
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.   regular
B.   directional
C.   contour
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.   happiness
D.   calm
E.   anxiety
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.   geometric
C.   organic
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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