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Question 1

What are elements in visual arts?

Answer 1

The basic buiding blocks that artists use to create their work.

Question 2

Dots:

Answer 2

The most basic and fundamental element.

Question 3

Lines:

Answer 3

Marks made by a tool.

Question 4

Shapes:

Answer 4

Two dimensional areas

Classification:
- Geometric: circules and squares
- Organic: irregular and natural forms

Question 5

Form:

Answer 5

3D objects that have volume and depth

Question 6

Color:

Answer 6

Visual sensation from the light

Question 7

Value:

Answer 7

Lightness or Darkness of a color

Question 8

Texture:

Answer 8

Surface quality or feel

Question 9

Space:

Answer 9

Area around elements in a composition

Question 10

Balance:

Answer 10

Distribution of visual weight

Classification:
- Symmetrical
- Asymmetrical

Question 11

Contrast:

Answer 11

Juxtaposition to emphasize an aspect

Question 12

Unity:

Answer 12

Overall sense of cohesion and harmony

Question 13

Artha:

Answer 13

Sanskrit term that refers to material prosperity and four meanings of life = purusharthas

Question 14

Dharma:

Answer 14

Religious duty and right thing

Question 15

Kama:

Answer 15

Sexual pleasure

Question 16

Moksha:

Answer 16

Reencarnation cycle liberation

Question 17

Doric:

Answer 17

• Used in Sicily
• Simple designed
• Most famous Parthenon

Question 18

Ionic:

Answer 18

• Asia Minor
• Ornamental motifs
• U.S Capitol or the Supreme Court Building

Question 19

Corinthian:

Answer 19

• Two parts
• Romans and Temple of Vesta

Question 20

Kouros:

Answer 20

Representation of a standing nude youth.

Question 21

Kore:

Answer 21

Standing clothing female

Question 22

Chinese - Confucionism

Answer 22

Ren: Benevolence
Li: Rituals
Xiao: Filial piety
Yi: Justice
Zhi: Wisdom

Question 23

Art Manifestation - Mesopotamia:

Answer 23

1. Epic of Gilgamesh - First Epic Poem
2. Hammurabi’s Code - king of Babylon, legal system according to Talion La (punishment for a crime, an eye for an eye)

Question 24

Which are the 3 Periods of the Stone Age?

Answer 24

Paleolithic: Old Stone

Mesolithic: Middle Stone

Neolithic: New Stone

Question 25

Characteristics - Paleolithic:

Answer 25

1. Homo sapiens
2. Nomads
3. Weapons for useful purposes

Question 26

Art Manifestations - Paleolithic:

Answer 26

1. Lascaux Cave
2. El Castillo Cave
3. Cave of Swimmers
4. The Venuses

(taurinos)

Question 27

Characteristics - Mesolithic:

Answer 27

1. Ending of the Ice Age
2. Development of agriculture and fishing
3. Communities settled

Question 29

Which are the 3 Periods of the Stone Age?

Answer 29

Paleolithic: Old Stone

Mesolithic: Middle Stone

Neolithic: New Stone

Question 30

Characteristics - Paleolithic:

Answer 30

1. Homo sapiens
2. Nomads
3. Weapons for useful purposes

Question 31

Art Manifestations - Paleolithic:

Answer 31

1. Lascaux Cave
2. El Castillo Cave
3. Cave of Swimmers
4. The Venuses

(taurinos)

Question 33

Characteristics - Mesolithic:

Answer 33

1. Ending of the Ice Age
2. Development of agriculture and fishing
3. Communities settled

Question 35

Art Manifestations - Mesolithic:

Answer 35

1. Rock paintings and pottery
2. Abstract and stylized

Question 36

Art Manifestations - Neolithic:

Answer 36

1. Big stones arranged in certain shapes, referred as megaliths - religious beliefs
2. Stonehenge - Most Popular, meaning CIRCLE PLACE