1)Which of the following must be present in a composition so we can see a sense of rhythm in that composition?
a. movement
b. harmony
c. unity
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Answer d
2)Before deciding upon what type of balance is used in a work of art, what is done before making that decision? One must..
a. bisect the work along an axis (vertical, horizontal or diagonal – whatever makes sense for the work being viewed)
b. mentally flip one side of the composition or design onto the other
c. compare the numbers, sizes & types of visual elements seen
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Answer: e
3)From a formal sense, scale is involved in:
a. different types of proportion
b. different types of perspective
c. all types of color harmonies
d. both “a” and “b”
e. “both “a” and “c”
Answer: a
What's the purpose of the principles of design? They're...
a. used in a work of art to organize the visual elements of art
b. the items on which a work of art is placed
c. closely spaced items that are set together within a work of art
d. the items used to create artwork
e. the items that create a convincing three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane
Answer A
5)Variety refers to the _______ seen in a work of art:
a. kind of perspective
b. use of space
c. amount of distance
d. type of palette
e. difference
Answer a
2. I disagree
I agree with the others
To find the correct answer for question 1, we need to understand the concept of rhythm in a composition. Rhythm refers to the repetition or pattern of elements in a composition that create a sense of movement or flow. In order to see a sense of rhythm in a composition, the elements of movement, harmony, and unity must be present. By analyzing each option, we can determine that all of the above options (a, b, c) must be present in a composition for us to see a sense of rhythm. Therefore, the correct answer is d) all of the above.
For question 2, we need to understand the process involved in deciding the type of balance used in a work of art. Before making that decision, one must bisect the work along an axis (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal - depending on what makes sense for the work being viewed) and mentally flip one side of the composition or design onto the other. By comparing the numbers, sizes, and types of visual elements seen, we can determine the appropriate type of balance for the composition. None of the options listed (a, b, c) accurately represent this process, so the correct answer is e) none of the above.
Question 3 asks about the involvement of scale from a formal sense. Scale refers to the size or proportion of elements in relation to each other or the whole composition. By examining the options, we can see that different types of proportion and different types of perspective are both involved in scale. Therefore, the correct answer is d) both "a" and "b".
The purpose of the principles of design, as stated in question 4, is to organize the visual elements of art in a work. The principles of design are a set of guidelines or tools that artists use to create a visually pleasing and effective composition. The options listed (a, b, c, d, e) describe various terms related to art, but only option a) accurately describes the purpose of the principles of design. Therefore, the correct answer is a) used in a work of art to organize the visual elements of art.
In question 5, the term "variety" is referred to. Variety in art refers to the difference or diversity seen in a work. Among the options listed, only option e) difference accurately represents the concept of variety in art. Therefore, the correct answer is e) difference.