NYSTCE Multi Subject: Teachers of Childhood Part
3 Questions and Verified Answers
What are the five basic elements of art? Correct Answer: line, shape, space, texture, and color
line Correct Answer: a continuous path made by moving pen that makes a real or imaginary mark in
relation to a point of reference
shape Correct Answer: a characteristic outline or contour of an object that is distinguished from its
surroundings by its distinctive form
space Correct Answer: 3 dimensional empty area reserved for a purpose
texture Correct Answer: surface of elements woven together that has distinctive or identifying
characteristics
color Correct Answer: the appearance of objects caused by different qualities of reflected light that
involves hue, lightness, darkness, value and purity
What is the use of light and dark in two and three dimensional art? Correct Answer: light - goodness,
intelligence and wholeness
dark - mystery, ignorance, evil
chiaroscuro Correct Answer: when light is blocked by different parts of a form and casts a shadow, the
figures in a painting seem to come alive
What are the five basic principles of art? Correct Answer: balance and harmony, proportion and unity,
and variety
balance and harmony Correct Answer: is a state of equilibrium between parts that creates a pleasant
arrangement in the whole and depicts a difference in dimension between opposing forces or influences
proportion Correct Answer: the pleasing symmetry between objects or their parts with respect to
comparative size, quantity, or degree
unity Correct Answer: the state of being in accord and having a continuity of purpose or action
variety Correct Answer: diversity in a collection that has specific characteristics
,hue Correct Answer: any specific color
shade (associated with color) Correct Answer: a color made by adding black to a hue
tone Correct Answer: a color made by adding grey to a hue
value Correct Answer: the degree of light or darkness
achromatic Correct Answer: black, white, and grays; artwork executed without color
black Correct Answer: the complete absence of light
chroma Correct Answer: the intensity, strength or purity of a color
complementary colors Correct Answer: colors which appear opposite one another ona color wheel
secondary colors Correct Answer: orange, violet, green, each is midway between the primaries from
which it can be mixed
shade (associated with color) Correct Answer: using a mixture of black mixed with a color to make it
darker; the opposite of shade is tint
spectrum Correct Answer: colors that are the result of a beam of white light that is broken by a form of
prism into its hues
tint Correct Answer: the opposite of shade; combining white with a color to make it lighter
value (associated with color) Correct Answer: shadows, darkness, contrasts and light
background Correct Answer: the part of the scene intended to be the most distant from the perspective of
the viewer
foreground Correct Answer: the part of the scene intended to be nearest the viewer
horizon Correct Answer: the line where sky and earth meet; also referred to as "ground line"
landscape Correct Answer: a view of a section of country- applicable to outdoor scenes only
middle ground Correct Answer: the area between the foreground and the most distant part of a scene
, vertical lines Correct Answer: lines that are painted straight up and down
horizontal lines Correct Answer: lines that are painted across the picture (90 degrees from straight up and
down)
point-of-view Correct Answer: the angle from which the viewer is observing the work
negative space Correct Answer: the space behind and around an object; in two dimensional art is often
synonymous with background
overlapping Correct Answer: occurs when one object partially covers another; usually done for
compositional purposes
design Correct Answer: the arrangement of the elements of a picture
mass Correct Answer: the most influential element in sculpture that can have a dramatic effect upon
interpretation, light reflectivity and symmetry
space (in sculpture) Correct Answer: element that can be manipulated to effect interpretation by yielding
clues with respect to the relationship between individual pieces
plane Correct Answer: an element with two dimensions - length and width; plane thickness is typically
minimized to provide the most dramatic differentiation between plane and volume
line Correct Answer: vertical lines support and strength and horizontal have less dramatic effect
movement Correct Answer: function of reflected light, or can be done with mobiles
scale Correct Answer: the relative size of the work, product of manipulation of mass
texture (in sculpture) Correct Answer: surface quality of the work; manipulated to enhance or diminish
light reflectivity and shadowing
color (in sculpture) Correct Answer: achieved through effects; can add a sense of realism or particular
quality, such as age, to a work
perspective Correct Answer: system of creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional
surface
What are the two basic categories of perspective? Correct Answer: aerial and linear
3 Questions and Verified Answers
What are the five basic elements of art? Correct Answer: line, shape, space, texture, and color
line Correct Answer: a continuous path made by moving pen that makes a real or imaginary mark in
relation to a point of reference
shape Correct Answer: a characteristic outline or contour of an object that is distinguished from its
surroundings by its distinctive form
space Correct Answer: 3 dimensional empty area reserved for a purpose
texture Correct Answer: surface of elements woven together that has distinctive or identifying
characteristics
color Correct Answer: the appearance of objects caused by different qualities of reflected light that
involves hue, lightness, darkness, value and purity
What is the use of light and dark in two and three dimensional art? Correct Answer: light - goodness,
intelligence and wholeness
dark - mystery, ignorance, evil
chiaroscuro Correct Answer: when light is blocked by different parts of a form and casts a shadow, the
figures in a painting seem to come alive
What are the five basic principles of art? Correct Answer: balance and harmony, proportion and unity,
and variety
balance and harmony Correct Answer: is a state of equilibrium between parts that creates a pleasant
arrangement in the whole and depicts a difference in dimension between opposing forces or influences
proportion Correct Answer: the pleasing symmetry between objects or their parts with respect to
comparative size, quantity, or degree
unity Correct Answer: the state of being in accord and having a continuity of purpose or action
variety Correct Answer: diversity in a collection that has specific characteristics
,hue Correct Answer: any specific color
shade (associated with color) Correct Answer: a color made by adding black to a hue
tone Correct Answer: a color made by adding grey to a hue
value Correct Answer: the degree of light or darkness
achromatic Correct Answer: black, white, and grays; artwork executed without color
black Correct Answer: the complete absence of light
chroma Correct Answer: the intensity, strength or purity of a color
complementary colors Correct Answer: colors which appear opposite one another ona color wheel
secondary colors Correct Answer: orange, violet, green, each is midway between the primaries from
which it can be mixed
shade (associated with color) Correct Answer: using a mixture of black mixed with a color to make it
darker; the opposite of shade is tint
spectrum Correct Answer: colors that are the result of a beam of white light that is broken by a form of
prism into its hues
tint Correct Answer: the opposite of shade; combining white with a color to make it lighter
value (associated with color) Correct Answer: shadows, darkness, contrasts and light
background Correct Answer: the part of the scene intended to be the most distant from the perspective of
the viewer
foreground Correct Answer: the part of the scene intended to be nearest the viewer
horizon Correct Answer: the line where sky and earth meet; also referred to as "ground line"
landscape Correct Answer: a view of a section of country- applicable to outdoor scenes only
middle ground Correct Answer: the area between the foreground and the most distant part of a scene
, vertical lines Correct Answer: lines that are painted straight up and down
horizontal lines Correct Answer: lines that are painted across the picture (90 degrees from straight up and
down)
point-of-view Correct Answer: the angle from which the viewer is observing the work
negative space Correct Answer: the space behind and around an object; in two dimensional art is often
synonymous with background
overlapping Correct Answer: occurs when one object partially covers another; usually done for
compositional purposes
design Correct Answer: the arrangement of the elements of a picture
mass Correct Answer: the most influential element in sculpture that can have a dramatic effect upon
interpretation, light reflectivity and symmetry
space (in sculpture) Correct Answer: element that can be manipulated to effect interpretation by yielding
clues with respect to the relationship between individual pieces
plane Correct Answer: an element with two dimensions - length and width; plane thickness is typically
minimized to provide the most dramatic differentiation between plane and volume
line Correct Answer: vertical lines support and strength and horizontal have less dramatic effect
movement Correct Answer: function of reflected light, or can be done with mobiles
scale Correct Answer: the relative size of the work, product of manipulation of mass
texture (in sculpture) Correct Answer: surface quality of the work; manipulated to enhance or diminish
light reflectivity and shadowing
color (in sculpture) Correct Answer: achieved through effects; can add a sense of realism or particular
quality, such as age, to a work
perspective Correct Answer: system of creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional
surface
What are the two basic categories of perspective? Correct Answer: aerial and linear
