(Midterms) Principles of Design and Art Criticism

Question 1

refer to the visual strategies used by artists

Answer 1

principles of design

Question 2

principle of design that has 3 classification

Answer 2

balance

Question 3

3 classifications of balance

Answer 3

• symmetrical
• asymmetrical
• radial

Question 4

also known as formal balance

Answer 4

symmetrical

Question 5

when both sides of the artwork is identical to one another

Answer 5

symmetrical

Question 6

also known as informal balance

Answer 6

asymmetrical

Question 7

elements of either side are not identical to one another

Answer 7

asymmetrical

Question 8

when balance radiate from the center in a circular manner

Answer 8

radial symmetry

Question 9

principle that describe the sameness or belongingness of one thing to another

Answer 9

harmony

Question 10

principle of the relationship of forms and shapes

Answer 10

proportion

Question 11

causes a sense of unity and harmony

Answer 11

good proportion

Question 12

principle that occurs when the area is visually dominant and commands viewer’s attention

Answer 12

dominance/emphasis

Question 13

principle that is often achieved by contrast

Answer 13

dominance/emphasis

Question 14

principle that refers to the way of combining different elements to achieve an intricate and complex relationship

Answer 14

variety

Question 15

used by artist to create visual interest in their work

Answer 15

variety

Question 16

result of using elements that make it seem they are moving in the viewer’s perspective

Answer 16

movement

Question 17

can be creates using diagonal or curvy lines

Answer 17

movement

Question 18

principle that is refers to the continuity, flor or feeling of a movement

Answer 18

rhythm

Question 19

in an artwork analysis, semiotic contains what

Answer 19

• name of artist
• title of work
• year of work creation
• dimension/size
• medium/technique
• location of work
• collection of whom/gallery

Question 20

credit line that lists important facts about a work of art

Answer 20

semiotic

Question 21

describes how the artist describes his/her work

Answer 21

iconic

Question 22

most useful composition techniques in photogtaphy

Answer 22

rule of thirds

Question 23

basic knowledge in composition that most photographers use

Answer 23

rule of thirds

Question 24

important concept in photography

Answer 24

rule of thirds

Question 25

in rule of thirds, you should imagine what

Answer 25

tic-tac-tie or pick-pack-boom

Question 26

T or F: in rule of thirds, it is divided into 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines

Answer 26

true

Question 27

T or F: in rule of thirds, you need to leave more space behind than in front

Answer 27

false; more sa front

Question 28

T or F: rule of thirds assist in the harmonization of greater visual mass with areas of negative space

Answer 28

true