Art Appreciation U2,L11

Why might artists from some Asian cultures use a lot of white when depicting funeral ceremonies, whereas many American artists might use a lot of white when depicting births?

• In some Asian cultures, the color white is associated with death or mourning.

• In many American cultures, the color white symbolizes purity and new beginnings.

• White is often used in both cultures to represent peace and tranquility.

• Artists in both cultures prefer white for its aesthetic appeal in art.

What is MOST LIKELY the type of shape or form of this work?

• organic shape

• organic form

• geometric shape

• geometric form

As a young child, you used to draw stick figures and houses with a plain, basic pencil. Even though you might not have realized it at the time, you were already practicing the use of one of the essential elements of art. If you analyzed that work now, what element of art would be most apparent to you?

• A. Lines

• B. Color

• C. Texture

• D. Dominance

Take a moment to analyze this work. Notice how you can almost imagine how it feels. What do you conclude is the element the artist is using to create this effect?

• A. balance

• B. forms

• C. lines

• D. texture

Your classmate Yolanda wants to draw lines that create the impression of instability or falling. Which type of line would you recommend to her to best articulate this impression in her drawing?

• A. Curved

• B. Horizontal

• C. Vertical

• D. Diagonal

Your classmate Hernando wants to draw lines that create a sense of energy and movement in his drawing. Which type of line would you recommend to him to best articulate this feeling?

• A. Curved

• B. Horizontal

• C. Vertical

• D. Diagonal

Take a moment to analyze this work. Notice how you can almost imagine how it feels. What do you conclude is the element the artist is MOST LIKELY using to create this effect?

• A. texture

• B. forms

• C. lines

• D. Balance

Your friend William plans to use bright colors in his latest painting. He wants to create a feeling of energy and high emotions. When he does this, what specific aspect of color will he be changing?

• A. intensity

• B. value

• C. tone

• D. texture

Your classmate CiCi wants to draw lines that convey a feeling of rest. Which type of line would you recommend to her to best articulate this feeling in her drawing?

• curved

• horizontal

• vertical

• diagonal

Your friend Allison plans to add white paint to her yellow paint to make the hue lighter. She hopes to suggest a source of natural light within the artwork, such as sunlight. When she does this, what specific aspect of color do you determine she will be changing?

• A. Intensity

• B. Value

• C. Saturation

• D. Texture