Art Appreciation 1301 Unit 1 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Elements of Art is defined as _____. - Correct answer-"Just the stuff you see".
Basic Vocabulary of art.
What are the 11 elements of art? - Correct answer-Line, Shape, Form, Volume,
Mass, Color, Texture, Space, Time, Motion, Value
Principles of art are defined as ______. - Correct answer-The "grammar" of art.
The set of rules an artist uses to organize his/her designs.
What are the 9 principles of art? - Correct answer-Contrast. Rhythm. Scale.
Balance. Emphasis. Unity. Variety. Pattern. Proportion.
2D Art has ______ and _______ but not depth. - Correct answer-Height. Width
Define Line - Correct answer-connects two points
What are some functions of Line - Correct answer-1.Defines boundaries between
planes. 2. Defines shape. 3. Directs viewers eyes.
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, Andre Masson ; key points to his significance - Correct answer-"Surrealists".
1920s. Inspired by the psychologic movements and the unconscious. Influenced by
Freud.
What is an Implied Line ? - Correct answer-Not actually drawn, only suggested
What are the 3 types of lines? - Correct answer-Vertical. Horizontal. Diagonal
What is contrast? - Correct answer-Noticeably different states of elements. Ex.
Organic vs. Geometric
What does feminist art refer to? - Correct answer-Women's role in society
What are the characteristics of 3D art? - Correct answer-Form, Volume, Mass, and
Texture
(they also have height, width and depth)
What is the difference between shape and form? - Correct answer-Shape=Flat
Form=3D
What is an organic form? - Correct answer-Nature like form, it is always imperfect.
What is a geometric form? - Correct answer-Refers to defined shapes
Define Relief - Correct answer-Relief refers to a form of project on a flat surface. It
is one sided but has depth.
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Questions and Answers
Elements of Art is defined as _____. - Correct answer-"Just the stuff you see".
Basic Vocabulary of art.
What are the 11 elements of art? - Correct answer-Line, Shape, Form, Volume,
Mass, Color, Texture, Space, Time, Motion, Value
Principles of art are defined as ______. - Correct answer-The "grammar" of art.
The set of rules an artist uses to organize his/her designs.
What are the 9 principles of art? - Correct answer-Contrast. Rhythm. Scale.
Balance. Emphasis. Unity. Variety. Pattern. Proportion.
2D Art has ______ and _______ but not depth. - Correct answer-Height. Width
Define Line - Correct answer-connects two points
What are some functions of Line - Correct answer-1.Defines boundaries between
planes. 2. Defines shape. 3. Directs viewers eyes.
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, Andre Masson ; key points to his significance - Correct answer-"Surrealists".
1920s. Inspired by the psychologic movements and the unconscious. Influenced by
Freud.
What is an Implied Line ? - Correct answer-Not actually drawn, only suggested
What are the 3 types of lines? - Correct answer-Vertical. Horizontal. Diagonal
What is contrast? - Correct answer-Noticeably different states of elements. Ex.
Organic vs. Geometric
What does feminist art refer to? - Correct answer-Women's role in society
What are the characteristics of 3D art? - Correct answer-Form, Volume, Mass, and
Texture
(they also have height, width and depth)
What is the difference between shape and form? - Correct answer-Shape=Flat
Form=3D
What is an organic form? - Correct answer-Nature like form, it is always imperfect.
What is a geometric form? - Correct answer-Refers to defined shapes
Define Relief - Correct answer-Relief refers to a form of project on a flat surface. It
is one sided but has depth.
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