The Essentials of Visual Arts Quiz answers
Q1. Many different techniques can be used to attract the viewer's attention. What element of art was used in this image to create emphasis on the girl?
A. Color
Q2. What principle of design is present in this image?
A. Symmetrical balance from shape usage
Q3. Why would an artist choose to use harmony in a piece of artwork?
A. To give a feeling in the piece that all elements are working together in a similar matter
Q4. Perspective drawings will utilize all methods listed here except
A. using a vertical line to establish where the ground and sky meet
Q5. To create an image that is not harmonious, an artist could:
A. Changed the facial features so they no longer worked together
Q6. In this image, what does the contrasting colors in the water help to create?
A. Rhythm and movement
Q7. All of the following principles of design are shown here except
A. radial balance
Q8. Here, the artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create
A. line
Q9. The artist used all of the following to show proportion in this image except
9: lining up the bottom of the mouth to the tops of the ears
Q10. All of the following elements and principles are present in this image except
10: asymmetrical balance
Credit: Patrick Mahomes
Unfortunately, I cannot verify the credit as information on the artist was not provided.
Oh Q5 answer is: change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.
Apologies for the incorrect answer in the previous response. The correct answer for Q5 is indeed "change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together". Thank you for providing the correct answer.
To find the answers to the Essentials of Visual Arts Quiz:
1. For question 1, you need to analyze the image and identify the element of art that was used to create emphasis on the girl. Look for any visual cues or techniques that attract your attention to the girl. In this case, the correct answer is "Color."
2. Question 2 asks about a principle of design present in the image. Examine the image for any symmetrical elements or balanced shapes that catch your eye. The correct answer for this question is "Symmetrical balance from shape usage."
3. In question 3, you need to understand the purpose of using harmony in artwork. Think about how using harmony in a piece of artwork affects the overall feel of the composition. The correct answer is "To give a feeling in the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner."
4. Question 4 is about perspective drawings. Exclude the option that is not a method used in perspective drawings. The correct answer is "using a vertical line to establish where the ground and sky meet."
5. In question 5, you need to think about how to create an image that is not harmonious. Identify a change in the artwork that would disrupt the harmony among its elements. The correct answer is "Change the facial features so they no longer work together."
6. Question 6 asks about the effect of contrasting colors in the water. Consider how contrasting colors in an image can influence the viewer's perception of rhythm and movement. The correct answer is "Rhythm and movement."
7. For question 7, examine the principles of design and eliminate the option that is not shown in the image. The correct answer is "Radial balance."
8. In question 8, determine what the artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create. Reflect on the characteristics and purpose of thick paint drizzles within a composition. The correct answer is "Line."
9. For question 9, analyze how the artist shows proportion in the image. Eliminate the option that is not a method used to demonstrate proportion. The correct answer is "Lining up the bottom of the mouth to the tops of the ears."
10. Finally, in question 10, identify the absent element or principle from the image. Examine the image for any missing elements or principles. The correct answer is "Asymmetrical balance."
Remember, these explanations are meant to guide you in finding the answers based on understanding the concepts and analyzing the image provided.