ACP Practice Questions

Which element of art refers to an enclosed two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary?

• Shape

• Line

• Form

• Color

What is the main purpose of using contrast in a work of art?

• To create visual interest by arranging opposite elements

• To make the artwork look three-dimensional

• To add color to the artwork

• To create a sense of unity

Which drawing technique involves using small dots to create a range of darks and lights?

• Stippling

• Hatch

• Crosshatch

• Tonal

What is the difference between actual (real) texture and implied texture in art?

• Actual texture is how a surface actually feels, while implied texture is how it looks like it feels

• Actual texture is only used in sculpture, implied texture is used in painting

• Actual texture uses only color, implied texture uses only lines

• Actual texture is always rough, implied texture is always smooth

Which principle of design refers to the visual equalization of an artwork?

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Variety

• Emphasis

A drawing made by keeping a pen or pencil on the paper without lifting it, creating an unbroken line, is called:

• Continuous Line Drawing

• Gesture Drawing

• Contour Drawing

• Hatch Drawing

If an artist wants to call attention to the main subject of an artwork, which principle of design should they use?

• Emphasis

• Unity

• Pattern

• Proportion

Which shading technique uses intersecting lines to create a range of lights and darks?

• Crosshatch

• Stippling

• Tonal

• Hatch

How does the principle of variety add visual interest to an artwork?

• By combining elements that are different from each other

• By repeating the same element throughout the artwork

• By making all parts of the artwork the same size

• By using only one color

Why might an artist use rhythm in their artwork?

• To produce the look and feel of movement with a visual tempo or beat

• To make the artwork look more colorful

• To create a sense of unity

• To emphasize the main subject