ART APPRECIATION 1301 UNIT 1 EXAM
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Elements of Art is defined as _____. - ANS "Just the stuff you see". Basic Vocabulary of art.
What are the 11 elements of art? - ANS Line, Shape, Form, Volume, Mass, Color, Texture,
Space, Time, Motion, Value
Principles of art are defined as ______. - ANS The "grammar" of art. The set of rules an artist
uses to organize his/her designs.
What are the 9 principles of art? - ANS Contrast. Rhythm. Scale. Balance. Emphasis. Unity.
Variety. Pattern. Proportion.
2D Art has ______ and _______ but not depth. - ANS Height. Width
Define Line - ANS connects two points
What are some functions of Line - ANS 1.Defines boundaries between planes. 2. Defines
shape. 3. Directs viewers eyes.
Andre Masson ; key points to his significance - ANS "Surrealists". 1920s. Inspired by the
psychologic movements and the unconscious. Influenced by Freud.
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, What is an Implied Line ? - ANS Not actually drawn, only suggested
What are the 3 types of lines? - ANS Vertical. Horizontal. Diagonal
What is contrast? - ANS Noticeably different states of elements. Ex. Organic vs. Geometric
What does feminist art refer to? - ANS Women's role in society
What are the characteristics of 3D art? - ANS Form, Volume, Mass, and Texture
(they also have height, width and depth)
What is the difference between shape and form? - ANS Shape=Flat Form=3D
What is an organic form? - ANS Nature like form, it is always imperfect.
What is a geometric form? - ANS Refers to defined shapes
Define Relief - ANS Relief refers to a form of project on a flat surface. It is one sided but has
depth.
Ex. Mount Rushmore
Define Bas in relation to Relief form - ANS Bas means the carving is deep
What does "In the round" mean in terms of a form of art - ANS Free standing project. You
can walk around it.
Ex. Michelangelo's sculpture of David
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS
Elements of Art is defined as _____. - ANS "Just the stuff you see". Basic Vocabulary of art.
What are the 11 elements of art? - ANS Line, Shape, Form, Volume, Mass, Color, Texture,
Space, Time, Motion, Value
Principles of art are defined as ______. - ANS The "grammar" of art. The set of rules an artist
uses to organize his/her designs.
What are the 9 principles of art? - ANS Contrast. Rhythm. Scale. Balance. Emphasis. Unity.
Variety. Pattern. Proportion.
2D Art has ______ and _______ but not depth. - ANS Height. Width
Define Line - ANS connects two points
What are some functions of Line - ANS 1.Defines boundaries between planes. 2. Defines
shape. 3. Directs viewers eyes.
Andre Masson ; key points to his significance - ANS "Surrealists". 1920s. Inspired by the
psychologic movements and the unconscious. Influenced by Freud.
pg. 1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, What is an Implied Line ? - ANS Not actually drawn, only suggested
What are the 3 types of lines? - ANS Vertical. Horizontal. Diagonal
What is contrast? - ANS Noticeably different states of elements. Ex. Organic vs. Geometric
What does feminist art refer to? - ANS Women's role in society
What are the characteristics of 3D art? - ANS Form, Volume, Mass, and Texture
(they also have height, width and depth)
What is the difference between shape and form? - ANS Shape=Flat Form=3D
What is an organic form? - ANS Nature like form, it is always imperfect.
What is a geometric form? - ANS Refers to defined shapes
Define Relief - ANS Relief refers to a form of project on a flat surface. It is one sided but has
depth.
Ex. Mount Rushmore
Define Bas in relation to Relief form - ANS Bas means the carving is deep
What does "In the round" mean in terms of a form of art - ANS Free standing project. You
can walk around it.
Ex. Michelangelo's sculpture of David
pg. 2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
