Mid Term

Question 1

Actual Lines

Answer 1

Lines that are physically present in a design

Question 2

Actual Time

Answer 2

The duration of an actual temporal event.

Question 3

Ambient Light

Answer 3

The quality of light within an entire space or setting.

Question 4

Content

Answer 4

The emotional and/or intellectual meaning or message of an artwork

Question 5

Continuity

Answer 5

Degree of connection or flow among compositional parts

Question 6

Directed Light

Answer 6

Localized and focused light, such as a spotlight on a singer.

Question 7

Direction

Answer 7

Actual or implied movement of an element within a design.

Question 8

Dynamic Forms

Answer 8

Forms that imply change.

Question 9

Earthwork

Answer 9

Commonly an artwork that has been created through the transformation of a natural site into an aesthetic statement.

Question 10

Elements

Answer 10

Basic building blocks from which designs are made. For example, in 2-D design, the essential elements are line, shape, teture, color, and value.

Question 11

Environmental Work (Environment)

Answer 11

An artwork that must be entered physically. Installations and earthworks are two major types of environmental work.

Question 12

Form

Answer 12

1. The physical manifestation of an idea, as opposed to the content, which refers to the idea itself. 2. The organization or arrangement of visual elements to create a unified design. 3. A 3-D composition or unit within a 3-D composition. For example, a sphere, a cube, and a pyramid are all 3-D forms.

Question 13

Freestanding Works

Answer 13

An artwork that is self supporting and is designed to be viewed from all sides.

Question 14

Function

Answer 14

The purpose of a design or the objective that motivates the designer.

Question 15

Geometric Forms

Answer 15

3-D forms derived from or suggestive of geometry. Cubes, spheres, tetrahedrons.

Question 16

Harmony

Answer 16

A pleasing or soothing relationship among colors, shapes, or other design elements.

Question 17

Hue

Answer 17

The name of a color that distinguishes it from others and assigns it a position on the visual spectrum.

Question 18

Implied Lines

Answer 18

1. A line that is suggested by the positions of shapes or objects within a design. 2. A line that is suggested by movement or by a gesture rather than being physically drawn or constructed.

Question 19

Implied Time

Answer 19

The suggested location or duration of an event.

Question 20

Installation

Answer 20

An artwork or design that presents an ensemble of images and objects within a 3-D environment.

Question 21

Intensity

Answer 21

1. The purity, saturation, or chroma of a color. 2. In time design, the power, concentration, and energy with which an action is performed or the quality of observation of an event.

Question 22

Kinetic Forms

Answer 22

Forms that actually move.

Question 23

Line

Answer 23

One of the basic elements of design. 1. A point in motion 2. a connection between points 3. a series of adjacent points 4. an implied connection between points

Question 24

Mass

Answer 24

A solid 3-D form.

Question 25

Mechanical Forms

Answer 25

Gears, belts, hoses, and other forms suggestive of machinery.

Question 26

Negative Space

Answer 26

Space surrounding a positive form or shape.

Question 27

Organic Forms

Answer 27

Forms that are derived from nature.

Question 28

Orientation

Answer 28

The horizontal, vertical, or diagonal position of a composition or design element.

Question 29

Orthographic Projection

Answer 29

A drawing system widely used by artists and designers to delineate the top, bottom, and four side views of a 3-D object. Unlike perspective drawing, an orthographic projection is constructed using parallel lines that accurately deliniate six surfaces of an object.

Question 30

Plane

Answer 30

A 3-D form that has length and width but minimal thickness.

Question 31

Polyhedra

Answer 31

Multifaceted volumes.

Question 32

Positive Forms

Answer 32

Areas of physical substance in a 3-D design.

Question 33

Primary Contours

Answer 33

The defining edges of a physical object, such as the extremities of a carved sculpture.

Question 34

Reflective

Answer 34

Light that is bounced off a reflective surface back into space.

Question 35

Refracted

Answer 35

Light that has been bent as it passes through a prism.

Question 36

Relief

Answer 36

Sculpture in which forms project out from a flat surface. The degree of projection ranges from low to high relief.

Question 37

Saturation

Answer 37

The purity, chroma, or intensity of a color.

Question 38

Secondary Contours

Answer 38

The inner edges of a physical object, such as the internal design and detailing of a carved sculpture.

Question 39

Sight Line

Answer 39

1. A viewing line that is established by the arrangement of objects within one's field of vision. 2. A straight line of unimpeded vision.

Question 40

Site-Specific

Answer 40

An artwork specifically designed for and installed in a particular place.

Question 41

Space

Answer 41

The area within or around an area of substance. The artist/designer defines and activates space when constructing a 3-D object.

Question 42

Static Forms

Answer 42

Forms that appear to be stable and unmoving.

Question 43

Symbolic Color

Answer 43

A color that has been assigned a particular meaning by the members of a society. In USA, white = wedding, in Borneo white = DEATH.

Question 44

Temperature

Answer 44

The physical and psychological heat suggested by a color's hue.

Question 45

Texture

Answer 45

The visual or tactile quality of a form. Texture can be created visually using multiple marks, physically through surface variation, or through inherent property of a specific material.

Question 46

Three-Quarter Work

Answer 46

A physical work that is designed to be viewed from the front and sides only.

Question 47

Translucent

Answer 47

A surface that partially permits the passage of light.

Question 48

Transparent

Answer 48

A surface that permits the passage of light, such as clear plastic or glass.

Question 49

Value

Answer 49

The relative lightness or darkness of a surface.

Question 50

Viewing Time

Answer 50

The time an audience devotes to watching or exploring an artwork.

Question 51

Volume

Answer 51

1. An empty 3-D form. 2. In 2-D design, a 3-D form that has been represented using the illusion of space. 3. In time design, the loudness of sound.