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7th Grade Intro to Art - Elements & Principles of Art Exam

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The principles of art are related to the elements of art because the principles are used to organize the art elements.
 

 2. 
In an artwork with unity, the elements and principles have been used to create a sense of completeness.
 

 3. 
The main difference between shapes and forms is that shapes have three dimensions.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 
Why is the principle of unity so important in a successful work of art?
a.
It helps to make both halves of a work feel as though they are balanced.
c.
Unity is created only by the use of line, which is the most basic element used in design.
b.
It makes the viewer aware of the total work first rather than the individual parts.
d.
Works of art that are unified do not contain dominance, which is a principle of design to avoid.
 

 5. 
Which of the following kinds of shapes are characterized by having very regular or straight, mathematically precise surfaces and edges?
a.
organic shapes
c.
geometric shapes
b.
asymmetrical shapes
d.
symmetrical shapes
 

 6. 
A__________ is a two-dimensional area that has a recognizable boundary that is created by usually one or more other elements of art.
a.
form
c.
line
b.
shape
d.
space
 

 7. 
What type of shapes are found in nature and tend to have irregular edges that are never perfectly curved or straight?
a.
organic shapes
c.
textured shapes
b.
geometric shapes
d.
radial shapes
 

 8. 
Which of the following is an example of a geometric shape?
a.
tree
c.
person
b.
square
d.
rock
 

 9. 
The unintentional or “empty” space in a picture or sculpture is known as:
a.
positive space
c.
organic shape
b.
balance
d.
negative space
 

 10. 
Which of the following is NOT a way to create a sense of depth in a two-dimensional work of art?
a.
varied textures
c.
high/low placement of objects
b.
overlapping
d.
linear perspective
 

 11. 
The use of lighter and darker grays to make a drawn form seem more three-dimensional is known as:
a.
blending
c.
shading
b.
mixing
d.
suggesting
 

 12. 
An example of a complementary color scheme would be:
a.
black and orange
c.
red and violet
b.
blue and orange
d.
yellow and green
 

 13. 
Colors that are located next to each other, or side by side, on the color wheel and share a common hue are known as:
a.
complementary colors
c.
neutral colors
b.
triadic colors
d.
analogous colors
 

 14. 
Which is the following principles of art refers to the  condition in which the elements of artwork appear to fit well together as to create a visually pleasing effect?
a.
emphasis
c.
harmony
b.
balance
d.
movement
 

 15. 
Which of the following elements of art are used to define space by making a mark on a surface with a pointed tool or by definition through the edges of shapes and forms?
a.
Line
c.
Texture
b.
Space
d.
Color
 

 16. 
Colors that remind us of such things as fire, blood, or the sun are referred to as:
a.
cool colors
c.
warm colors
b.
analogous colors
d.
psychological colors
 

 17. 
The three components that make up the element of color are:
a.
lightness, darkness, and hue
c.
hue, value, and intensity
b.
value, translucency, and thickness
d.
opacity, shading, and hue
 

 18. 
The range of light and dark of a hue is known as:
a.
intensity (or saturation)
c.
shading
b.
value
d.
chiaroscuro
 

 19. 
Which principle of art is used to direct and focus the viewer’s attention on the most important parts of a composition?
a.
Proportion
c.
Movement
b.
Emphasis
d.
Balance
 

 20. 
Which principle of art involves the exact repetition of any thing — shapes, lines, or colors — also called a motif, in a design?
a.
Emphasis
c.
Balance
b.
Pattern
d.
Movement
 

 21. 
Which of the following kinds of lines visually suggests dynamic action or movement?
a.
vertical
c.
diagonal
b.
horizontal
d.
curved
 

 22. 
The building of the Taj Mahal (shown below) demonstrates which type of visual balance?
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a.
symmetrical balance
c.
radial balance
b.
asymmetrical balance
d.
transitional balance
 

 23. 
In The Wedding Dance, artist Pieter Bruegel uses the principle of ___________ so skillfully that the viewer senses the vivid action of the joyous dancers.
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a.
balance
c.
emphasis
b.
movement
d.
proportion
 

 24. 
In which of the following ways can emphasis be best achieved in a work of art?
a.
By making obvious, strong contrasts between the elements of art in a work
c.
by using only one element of art in an art work.
b.
by using all of the art elements equally
 

 25. 
Which principle of art is concerned with the size relationship of certain elements to the whole and to each other?
a.
proportion
c.
rhythm
b.
balance
d.
variety
 

 26. 
Which of the following principles of art is used by artists to make sure that no single element overwhelms the other elements in a work?
a.
harmony
c.
movement
b.
pattern
d.
emphasis
 

 27. 
Which principle of art is used by artists to keep a work of art from becoming dull and boring to the viewer’s eye?
a.
pattern
c.
variety
b.
balance
d.
emphasis
 

 28. 
In this image of leaves, which area of the picture is the negative space?
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a.
the white leaves
c.
only the center of the work
b.
the black area around the leaves
d.
only the corners of the work
 

 29. 
Which element of art has three properties:  hue, value, and intensity?
a.
line
c.
shape
b.
texture
d.
color
 

 30. 
Which of these elements of art has three dimensions: height, width, and depth?
a.
shape
c.
form
b.
space
d.
color
 

 31. 
Which element of art involves the way things feel or the way they look as though they might feel if touched?
a.
texture
c.
color
b.
line
d.
shape
 

 32. 
Free-form or irregular shapes are also known as:
a.
geometric shapes
c.
symmetrical shapes
b.
organic shapes
d.
conical forms
 

 33. 
Which of the following is an example of a monochromatic color scheme?
a.
Light blue, medium blue, dark blue
c.
violet and yellow
b.
orange, green and violet
d.
red, red-orange, and orange
 

 34. 
The relative lightness or darkness of a color, or hue, is known as:
a.
value
c.
opacity
b.
intensity
d.
transparency
 

 35. 
Which of the following types of visual balance is shown when the unequal compositional arrangement of elements such as line, shape, or color in a work of art are organized so that one side of a composition differs from the design of the other?
a.
radial balance
c.
symmetrical balance
b.
asymmetrical balance
d.
open balance
 

 36. 
Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of art?
a.
space
c.
texture
b.
line
d.
balance
 

 37. 
Which of the following statements is true about the difference between shapes and forms?
a.
Both shapes and forms are three dimensional.
c.
Only forms can be flat and abstract and shapes are realistic.
b.
Shapes are flat and two-dimensional while forms take up real space and are three-dimensional.
d.
Shapes are geometric and forms are organic.
 

 38. 
How does value differ from intensity when it comes to color?
a.
value is the degree of light and dark of a color, while intensity is the brightness or dullness of a color.
c.
value is about how much a color is worth, while intensity is about how bright a color is.
b.
value is the amount of transparency a color has, while intensity is the darkness of a color.
d.
value is the name of a color, while intensity is the lightness or darkness of a color.
 

 39. 
What happens when an artwork has too much or too little variety?
a.
it can make a composition seem confusing or very boring.
c.
it can lower the amount that a work of art is worth.
b.
it can make the artwork seem to be very pleasing and balanced.
d.
it can make a part of a work of art stand out more than others.
 

 40. 
What type of visual balance has the artist Richard Diebenkorn used in this painting called “Girl with Plant”?
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a.
symmetrical balance
c.
radial balance
b.
asymmetrical balance
 



 
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