Exam Review

Question 1

What are the elements of design?

Answer 1

Line, colour, space, form, shape, value, texture.

Question 2

What is the difference between form and shape?

Answer 2

Form is a 3D object

Shape is when it is 2D and flat

Question 3

What is the difference between geometric and organic shapes?

Answer 3

Geometric- mathematical and can be calculated

Organic- natural shapes that are in the world (ex. Tree)

Question 4

What are the two types of texture?

Answer 4

Stimulated- looks like it feels like something

Actual- can actually feel

Question 5

What is the difference between contour and cross contour lines?

Answer 5

Contour- outline of a shape

Cross contour- object shows form through curves and edges

Question 6

What is monochromatic?

Answer 6

One colour + tints and shades

Question 7

What are analogous colours?

Answer 7

3-5 colours beside each other on the colour wheel.

Question 8

What are complementary colours?

Answer 8

Opposite colours

Question 9

Define chromatic grey.

Answer 9

Darkening a colour by adding the complementary colour NOT black

Question 10

What is a tint and a shade?

Answer 10

Tint- mixed with white

Shade- mixed with black

Question 11

What are the principles of design?

Answer 11

Movement and rhythm, repetition, balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, pattern, proportion.

Question 12

What is the difference between elements and principles of design?

Answer 12

Elements are the basic thing that are used to create art and show principles

Question 13

What tribe is Norval Morrisseau from?

Answer 13

Ojibway

Question 14

What group or movement emerged because of Norval’s success?

Answer 14

The woodland indigenous painters

Question 15

What imagery or things did Norval usually include in his work?

Answer 15

Animals, shamans, Cree/Ojibway myths and legends.

Question 16

What medium did Norval use?

Answer 16

Acrylics

Question 17

What does the stained glass style mean?

Answer 17

X-ray- you can see the inside organs/bones and the outside of the living thing

Question 18

What tribe did totem poles come from?

Answer 18

Haida tribe

Question 19

What are totem poles carved out of?

Answer 19

Red cedar

Question 20

Why are totem poles made?

Answer 20

Religion, family history, to represent their clan or religious/personal stories.

Question 21

What is meant by the phrase “utilitarian objects”?

Answer 21

Useful everyday object/tool

Question 22

What material was originally used for carving by the Dorset Culture?

Answer 22

Ivory (elephant/walrus tusk)

Question 23

What does a symbol of an igloo on sculptures represent?

Answer 23

To certify that it is true/authentic handmade object made by Inuit. Prevents fakes.

Question 24

What material is used for carving in the Inuit culture?

Answer 24

Soapstone

Question 25

Explain what a barren, brayer, cutting tool, and blades are used for.

Answer 25

Barren- used to apply pressure to transfer ink to paper
Brayer- rolls ink on surface
Cutting tool- held in hand and used to cut/carve into material
Blades- different sizes and the sharp piece that goes into the cutting tool.

Question 26

What tribe is Kenojuak from?

Answer 26

Inuit tribe

Question 27

What mediums did Kenojuak use to crest prints?

Answer 27

Soapstone, ink, paper

Question 28

What would u normally see in Kenojuak’s prints?

Answer 28

Magical mythical animals

Question 29

What year did the Group of Seven form?

Answer 29

1920

Question 30

What colours are included in the jewel tones?

Answer 30

Cool colours- blue, purple, green, white +tints and shades

Question 31

Who used the jewel tones in their paintings?

Answer 31

Lawren Harris

Question 32

What mediums did franklin Carmichael use?

Answer 32

Watercolour