Art Appreciation - Cumulative Exam

Question 28 • HCS_Introduction to Art - EL1086 B

What is the difference between design and technique?

Answer

Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the materials the artist uses.

Technique refers to the aesthetic balance created by the artist through the use of symmetry, where as design refers to the contrasts and intensity achieved through the artist’s choice of materials.

Technique refers to the balance and aesthetic appeal of a work of art, where as design refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.

Design refers to the overall organization of a work of art, where as technique refers to the way the artist used the materials to create a desired outcome or impression.

Explanation

Design is the overall organization or arrangement of a work of art. Technique is how the artist handles and uses materials to achieve a particular effect or impression. Choice D correctly distinguishes these ideas; choice A is close, but technique is more than simply naming the materials used.

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