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Art Vocabulary Post
Test Name____________________________Section_____________ Date_______ The purpose of this test
is to show you are able to apply the art vocabulary as you are viewing works
of art. You may use any resource book
with color reproductions of artwork (or the Internet). Do not use any photographs of works that
are reproduced in black and white (unless you are referring to a work that is
meant to be viewed only as black and white). Write the book title and author
you are using below. Try to use the
same reference for the entire test.
If you change, be sure to indicate the new title and author. Reference book used: Author: 1. Color is an important element of art. An
example of complementary colors are___________ and ____________. Find
an example of a complementary color plan. Artist: Title
of work: Colors
in composition: 2. An example of a related or analogous plan would be
___________, ___________ and ______________. Find an example of a related color plan. Artist: Title
of work: Colors
in composition: 3. A color plan that consists of different values of
one color is called _______________. Find
an artwork that is done in tints and shades of one color. Artist: Title
of work: Colors
in composition: 4. Line is an element present in all works of
art. Find examples that represent the
following types of lines. Curvy
or wavy Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description of work: Jagged
or zigzag Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: 5. Shape is another element of art. Find works of art that contain the
following shapes. Geometric Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: Organic Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: 6. Texture is the element that appeals to the sense of
________________. What
is the difference between texture and simulated texture? Find
a work that you think would represent actual texture. What
do you think it would feel like? Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: Find
a work that shows simulated textures. Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: 7. An artist places importance on the negative space
as well as the positive space. Find
a painting in which the artist has done something interesting with the
negative space. Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: What
is the positive space in this painting? What
is in the negative space in this painting? 8. What are some tools the artist uses to create the
illusion of space? (list at least two) Find
a work that shows one of the methods you listed Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: How
has this artist shown the illusion of space? 9. Balance is an important principle of design. Find a work of art that represents each
type of balance listed below. Symmetrical Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description of work: Asymmetrical Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: Radial Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: 10. Repetition and rhythm are two principles of design
that relate to each other. What is
similar about these principles? Find
a work of art that represents rhythm or repetition. Why did you choose this particular work of art? Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: 11. What are some different ways an artist creates a
center of interest? Select
a work of art that interests you. Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: What
is the center of interest of the work you selected? How
did the artist create the center of interest? 12. Why is unity a very important principle of design? Find
a work of art that you feel represents the principle of unity. Artist: Title
of work: Brief
description: How
has this artist shown the principle of unity? Note: This was a take home assignment. Students who received 80% or better on the Pre-test for the elements and principles did not have to do this assignment. Students had to get an 80% or better on this assignment. Papers below 80% were handed back for corrections to be made. Students who could not get a book from the library were permitted to sign out a textbook. |