Introduction to Art –  Final Exam Review The final makes up 10% of the course and is cumulative!
Which ones are Elements of art? Color Rhythm Proportion Line Movement The others are  Principles of Design . Rhythm  is movement in which some elements  recur  regularly.  Like a dance it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music.   Repetition . Proportion  refers to one piece of an object in relation to the rest of the object .   Directional Movement  is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.
Which ones are Principles of Design? Form Balance Emphasis Space Unity Form  – a 3D object with height, width & depth; Element of Art Formal Balance  usually is achieved by the artist placing objects in the work in a  symmetrical  or equal-sided arrangement. Informal Balance is created when an asymmetrical layout is used. Radial Balance occurs within a circle design.  Emphasis  is when the artist manipulates the Elements of Art so that your eye is drawn to a particular area.  Space  refers to the area in, around, and between an artwork; Element of Art Unity  is the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits.
Color is derived from… The color wheel Pigments Reflected Light Paint
Which Element of Art refers only to 3-D? How can the other Elements be used for 3-D? Texture Space Form Shape Texture  is how things look as if they might feel or actually feel. In a 3-D artwork,  Space  refers to both positive and negative space. Shape  is an area that has both height and width, so technically it can’t work for a sculpture.
What is the difference between a blind contour and a modified contour? Modified is outline only Blind means you blindfold yourself Modified means you use different paper Blind means you never look back your paper
Artist Pencils are special. Match the following pencil names with their properties. HB 2B 5B A good mid-dark pencil and best for making middle values. Lightest pencil and is best for light sketches and/or light areas of value Makes the darkest values and is the darkest pencil listed.
Give the correct title for each stage of an art criticism. Look under the painting in a book for information Describe how the artist used the principles of design Tell why you like something, or not and give solid evidence Interpret what the artist is saying Description – Analysis – Interpretation - Judgment
Which of the following definitions is a good meaning for imitationalism?  Artwork that contains feelings or emotions. When an artist believes he/she should recreate the real world as much as possible. Artwork that uses the  “ formal ”  qualities such as the elements and principles of design as the most important aspect of the artwork.
List the Primary Colors. List the Secondary Colors. List the Intermediate or Tertiary Colors.
When mixing colors, you should mix light into dark colors. Why does it make a difference? True  False
What happens to warm colors in a painting? Hint: how they appear to you?
Give names for each of the following color schemes. Using only one color Colors that are evenly spaced out on the color wheel Colors across from each other on the color wheel Colors next to each other on the color wheel
What do you get when add black to a color? Shade Tint
In this sculpture by Henry Moore where is the negative space? A B
What is the thickness limit for a piece of clay? ¼ inch ½ inch ¾ inch 1 inch
How do you view a free-standing sculpture? From only one side. From only the front. From all sides. From only the top.
List in order and describe the following stages of clay. Bone Dry Greenware Bisqueware Glazeware Leatherhard Most plastic stage of clay The surface is dry but inside the clay is still wet. You can still manipulate the clay. All the moisture has evaporated from the clay that physically can. Ceramic pieces that have been fired once. Ceramic pieces with a glass coating that have been fired more than twice.

2010 fall intrto final review with answers

  • 1.
    Introduction to Art– Final Exam Review The final makes up 10% of the course and is cumulative!
  • 2.
    Which ones areElements of art? Color Rhythm Proportion Line Movement The others are Principles of Design . Rhythm is movement in which some elements recur regularly.  Like a dance it will have a flow of objects that will seem to be like the beat of music. Repetition . Proportion refers to one piece of an object in relation to the rest of the object . Directional Movement is a visual flow through the composition. It can be the suggestion of motion in a design as you move from object to object by way of placement and position.
  • 3.
    Which ones arePrinciples of Design? Form Balance Emphasis Space Unity Form – a 3D object with height, width & depth; Element of Art Formal Balance usually is achieved by the artist placing objects in the work in a symmetrical or equal-sided arrangement. Informal Balance is created when an asymmetrical layout is used. Radial Balance occurs within a circle design. Emphasis is when the artist manipulates the Elements of Art so that your eye is drawn to a particular area. Space refers to the area in, around, and between an artwork; Element of Art Unity is the feeling that everything in the work of art works together and looks like it fits.
  • 4.
    Color is derivedfrom… The color wheel Pigments Reflected Light Paint
  • 5.
    Which Element ofArt refers only to 3-D? How can the other Elements be used for 3-D? Texture Space Form Shape Texture is how things look as if they might feel or actually feel. In a 3-D artwork, Space refers to both positive and negative space. Shape is an area that has both height and width, so technically it can’t work for a sculpture.
  • 6.
    What is thedifference between a blind contour and a modified contour? Modified is outline only Blind means you blindfold yourself Modified means you use different paper Blind means you never look back your paper
  • 7.
    Artist Pencils arespecial. Match the following pencil names with their properties. HB 2B 5B A good mid-dark pencil and best for making middle values. Lightest pencil and is best for light sketches and/or light areas of value Makes the darkest values and is the darkest pencil listed.
  • 8.
    Give the correcttitle for each stage of an art criticism. Look under the painting in a book for information Describe how the artist used the principles of design Tell why you like something, or not and give solid evidence Interpret what the artist is saying Description – Analysis – Interpretation - Judgment
  • 9.
    Which of thefollowing definitions is a good meaning for imitationalism? Artwork that contains feelings or emotions. When an artist believes he/she should recreate the real world as much as possible. Artwork that uses the “ formal ” qualities such as the elements and principles of design as the most important aspect of the artwork.
  • 10.
    List the PrimaryColors. List the Secondary Colors. List the Intermediate or Tertiary Colors.
  • 11.
    When mixing colors,you should mix light into dark colors. Why does it make a difference? True False
  • 12.
    What happens towarm colors in a painting? Hint: how they appear to you?
  • 13.
    Give names foreach of the following color schemes. Using only one color Colors that are evenly spaced out on the color wheel Colors across from each other on the color wheel Colors next to each other on the color wheel
  • 14.
    What do youget when add black to a color? Shade Tint
  • 15.
    In this sculptureby Henry Moore where is the negative space? A B
  • 16.
    What is thethickness limit for a piece of clay? ¼ inch ½ inch ¾ inch 1 inch
  • 17.
    How do youview a free-standing sculpture? From only one side. From only the front. From all sides. From only the top.
  • 18.
    List in orderand describe the following stages of clay. Bone Dry Greenware Bisqueware Glazeware Leatherhard Most plastic stage of clay The surface is dry but inside the clay is still wet. You can still manipulate the clay. All the moisture has evaporated from the clay that physically can. Ceramic pieces that have been fired once. Ceramic pieces with a glass coating that have been fired more than twice.