Visual Elements - Light and Color Answers

19 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

This painting is by Pablo Picasso, entitled The Blind Man’s Meal. What type of color scheme did Picasso use and its definition?

Question illustration
A
He used a analogous color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are directly opposite one another on the color wheel.
B
He used a monochromatic color scheme, which occurs when one color predominates,shades of black, tints of white, values of a hue.
C
He used a analogous color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are next to one another on the color wheel.
D
He used a monochromatic color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are created by combining equal parts of two primary colors.
4

The primary colors are ____________________.

A
red, green, and purple
B
yellow, blue, and green
C
yellow, blue, and red
D
blue, orange, and red
5

What is the difference between light and value?

A
Light is the illumination coming from a light source, where as value is the degree of lightness or lack of light in a hue.
B
Light is the brightness or dullness of a hue, where as value is the similarity that exists between a certain color and the other colors surrounding it.
C
Light is the degree of lightness or lack if light in a hue, where as value is the illumination of an overall piece using monochromatic or analogous colors.
D
Light is the element used by artists that directs the eye to given sections of a piece, where as value is the amount of light used in the piece as whole.
6

Shading is created using ________________

A
varying proportions of the same color.
B
shades of black and white, or by using values of a single hue.
C
complementary colors which blend together and create harmony.
D
tints and tones of a given hue.
7

The painting above uses light to create the main focus on ___________________.

Question illustration
A
the faces of the men sitting at the table
B
the window
C
the items on the table
D
the standing men
8

Intensity is ___________________

A
the lightness or darkness of a color.
B
the illumination coming from a light source.
C
the brightness or dullness of a color.
D
the color's name such as red, yellow, blue.
9

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?

Question illustration
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.
10

The painting above is an example of how an artist can use _________________ to create a desired mood or affect.

Question illustration
A
analogous colors
B
intensity and shading
C
symbolic meaning
D
complementary colors
11

Secondary colors are __________________

A
the hues red, yellow, and blue, which can be mixed to produce all other hues.
B
hues made by combining equal parts of two primary colors.
C
hues that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel.
D
hues made by combining one primary and one secondary hue.
12

Secondary colors are __________________

A
the hues red, yellow, and blue, which can be mixed to produce all other hues.
B
hues made by combining equal parts of two primary colors.
C
hues that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel.
D
hues made by combining one primary and one secondary hue.
13

Shading is created using ________________

A
varying proportions of the same color.
B
shades of black and white, or by using values of a single hue.
C
complementary colors which blend together and create harmony.
D
tints and tones of a given hue.
14

This painting is by Pablo Picasso, entitled The Blind Man’s Meal. What type of color scheme did Picasso use and its definition?

Question illustration
A
He used a analogous color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are directly opposite one another on the color wheel.
B
He used a monochromatic color scheme, which occurs when one color predominates,shades of black, tints of white, values of a hue.
C
He used a analogous color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are next to one another on the color wheel.
D
He used a monochromatic color scheme, which occurs when the hues used are created by combining equal parts of two primary colors.
15

The primary colors are ____________________.

A
red, green, and purple
B
yellow, blue, and green
C
yellow, blue, and red
D
blue, orange, and red
16

Intensity is ___________________

A
the lightness or darkness of a color.
B
the illumination coming from a light source.
C
the brightness or dullness of a color.
D
the color's name such as red, yellow, blue.
17

What is the difference between light and value?

A
Light is the illumination coming from a light source, where as value is the degree of lightness or lack of light in a hue.
B
Light is the brightness or dullness of a hue, where as value is the similarity that exists between a certain color and the other colors surrounding it.
C
Light is the degree of lightness or lack if light in a hue, where as value is the illumination of an overall piece using monochromatic or analogous colors.
D
Light is the element used by artists that directs the eye to given sections of a piece, where as value is the amount of light used in the piece as whole.
18

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?

Question illustration
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.

Did you find these answers helpful?