Gr 11 Art Terminology

What does the term 'Abstract' refer to in visual arts?

• Portrays subjects in a simplified, non-representational manner

• Represents recognizable subjects with simplification and distortion

• Blends or fuses different elements to create a unified whole

• Adds explanatory notes or comments to a text or artwork

What is the technique of 'Chiaroscuro' used for in art?

• Create a sense of volume and depth with strong contrasts between light and dark

• Create an illusion of distance and depth by simulating atmospheric effects

• Distort perspective to create the illusion of depth

• Use small dots or points to create shading and texture

What does 'Colonization' refer to in historical context?

• Creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface

• Blending or fusing different elements to create a unified whole

• Advocating for collective ownership and absence of social classes

• Establishment and maintenance of control over a territory by a foreign power

What is the characteristic of 'Non-Objective' art?

• Does not depict recognizable objects or subjects from the physical world

• Uses symbols, motifs, or imagery to convey specific meanings

• Involves the exploration of gender roles and societal expectations

• Characterized by stark contrasts between light and dark areas

What is the purpose of 'Contrapposto' in art?

• Describe the naturalistic pose of a human figure with dynamic stance

• Create a sense of volume and depth with strong contrasts between light and dark

• Use small dots or points to create shading and texture

• Represent abstract ideas or moral concepts through characters or symbols

What does the term 'Hierarchical Composition' emphasize in an artwork?

• The emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked by an artwork's visual elements

• Certain elements by making them larger, more detailed, or more central

• The use of symbols, motifs, or imagery to convey specific meanings

• The balanced arrangement of elements on either side of a central axis

What is the technique of 'Impasto' used for in art?

• Applying paint thickly and with texture to create a three-dimensional effect

• Creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface

• Using small dots or points to create shading and texture

• Blending or fusing different elements to create a unified whole

What does 'Postmodernism' as an artistic movement challenge?

• The authority of the Catholic Church through the establishment of Protestantism

• Traditional norms and conventions, blurring boundaries between high and low culture

• The use of symbols, motifs, or imagery to convey specific meanings

• The process of undoing the effects of colonization and restoring cultural practices

What is the characteristic of 'Minimalism' as an art movement?

• Using symbols, motifs, or imagery to convey specific meanings

• Creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface

• Blending or fusing different elements to create a unified whole

• Characterized by extreme simplicity, using few elements and limited colors

What is the purpose of 'Symmetry' in art compositions?

• Create a sense of harmony and order with a balanced arrangement of elements

• Use small dots or points to create shading and texture

• Represent abstract ideas or moral concepts through characters or symbols

• Describe the naturalistic pose of a human figure with dynamic stance