Art Appreciation - Cumulative Exam Answers

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A storyboard is _____________

A
a visual series of rough drawings depicting the scenes of action in a story.
B
a transparent sheet of film on which objects are drawn or painted for traditional hand drawn animation.
C
a visual series of sections of captured images on clear film.
D
an animation technique to make a physically manipulated object appear to move on its own.
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All of the following are examples of materials used for carving, except which?

A
stone
B
ivory
C
wood
D
clay
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Computer-aided design software can _________________

A
see details that could not be visible with drafting or modeling.
B
simulate designs from structures created in the past.
C
provide landscapers with an idea if how an outdoor area will look during each season.
D
accomplish all of the above.
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The art of using and understanding space involves _______________

A
varying the size of objects or subjects, so that some are smaller than others and the illusion of depth is created.
B
showing a change from light to dark in an object by darkening areas that would have a shadow.
C
placing part of one shape or form in front of another.
D
all of the above.
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Typography is _________________

A
a font with a particular unified style.
B
a method of communication used in order to persuade the general public to consume or purchase a product or service.
C
the art of using words in graphic design.
D
an artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message.
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Perspective influences how a person looks at a piece of art and its qualities.

A
always true
B
sometimes true
C
always false
D
Perspective is not relevant in the interpretation of art.
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This relief sculpture is an example of a ________________.

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A
high relief
B
low relief
C
freestanding relief
D
sunken relief
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Iconography refers to ______________________

A
the study of culture and society in art.
B
the influence of gender on the imagery and message in art.
C
the Elements of Art used to create a work of art.
D
the study of symbols and images in art.
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Which of the following is not true of relief sculpture?

A
There are three primary types of relief sculpture.
B
A relief sculpture contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
C
Many examples of sunken reliefs have been found in Egyptian tombs.
D
The carved images in relief sculptures always extend at least halfway off the background.
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Which of the following is true of iron?

A
It has the highest electrical conductivity of any metal.
B
It can exist in many alloys, usually with a carbon base.
C
It is highly valuable, has symbolic meaning, and widely used.
D
It is a durable metal and is commonly used for casting.
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A high relief is _________________

A
a type of sculpture which contains objects embedded in a ground surface.
B
a form that extends at least halfway out of the background.
C
a relief that has a lower projection from the background than high relief.
D
a form or technique where the image is carved into a flat surface.
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Computer design software requires __________________ to be used properly and successfully by architects.

A
an understanding of details and construction
B
an eye for design and a knowledge of computer programming
C
a historical knowledge of architecture
D
architectural talent and an eye for design
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The image above is of the color wheel used by artists. If an artist wanted to create a artwork with analogous colors, how would he/she use the color wheel to achieve this result?

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A
The artist would want to decide on a single hue, and then he/she would use the neighboring colors to the left and/or right of the chosen hue.
B
Each time the artist chose to use a certain hue, he/she would want to make sure that all hues next to it in the artwork are from the opposite side of the color wheel.
C
The artist would want to choose a certain hue to begin, and then alter the hue by adding tint and tone to the hue to create values.
D
The artist should consider only the intensity of the colors he/she uses, since all colors work well together so long as their intensities complement one another.
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Special effects could include all of the following, except which?

A
fires or explosions
B
computerized deletes (ex: wires)
C
elaborate costumes
D
color correction
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In painting, medium is ____________________

A
the choice of liquid or gas that is added to a pigment.
B
the substance that is added to a color in order to help application.
C
a media that consists of natural or synthetic mineral or plant substances.
D
the pigment that mixed with a binder of hot wax and fixed with a heat application.
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Which of the following statements does not define what art is?

A
Art combines balance, proportion, composition, and imagery.
B
Art is appreciated by all individuals when examined carefully.
C
Art is a reproduction of reality, emotions, or circumstances.
D
Art is controversial because many people do not share the same appreciation of art.

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