Week 2 Review

What defines or constitutes a line in art?

• A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point

• A shape with three dimensions

• A color pattern

• a straight path from one point to another

In art, how is color defined?

• As a visual perception

• As reflected light based on an object's hue, vlaue, saturation, and intensity

• As what an object appears

• As a form value

Medium (Media) refers to...

• the art supplies or technique used to create a piece of artwork

• a middle tone of a color

• the balance achieved in a piece of artwork

• the scientific term for color

Contrast in art is achieved when...

• different elements are used to create visual interest

• similar elements are repeated

• only one color is used

• the same texture is applied throughout

Balance in art refers to...

• The distribution of visual weight in a work of art

• The use of color to create harmony

• The arrangement of elements to create movement

• The use of light and shadow to create depth

A balanced piece of artwork gives the viewer...

• a sense of harmony, completeness, and contentment

• a feeling of chaos

• a sense of dissatisfaction

• a feeling of confusion

An unbalanced piece of artwork can...

• look symmetrical

• appear harmonious

• create a sense of unease and dissatisfaction

• be more appealing

Lines can be ...

• straight or curved, thick, thin, or wavy.

• only straight and thin.

• only curved and thick.

• only wavy and thin.

What aspects help describe reflected color?

• Hue and saturation

• Brightness and contrast

• Texture and pattern

• Shape and size

What is the plural form of medium in art?

• Mediums

• Media

• Mediates

• Medias