Unit 3

Question 1

The term for when viewers fail to comprehend or experience the artwork fully.

Answer 1

Failure of Comprehension

Question 2

The belief that to appreciate art, one must extract a specific image or meaning from it.

Answer 2

Hurdle to Engagement

Question 3

The beginning of engagement with artwork, which involves visually examining the piece.

Answer 3

Perception

Question 4

The concept that explains how individual responses to art can differ among viewers.

Answer 4

Subjectivity

Question 5

The principles guiding how elements are arranged within an artwork to create balance and harmony.

Answer 5

Principles of Art/Design

Question 6

The emotional response evoked by the color choices and composition of an artwork.

Answer 6

Emotional or Psychological Content

Question 7

The use of objects in art to represent greater concepts, often seen in Renaissance art.

Answer 7

Symbolic Content

Question 8

The component of art that tells a story or communicates an idea.

Answer 8

Narrative Content

Question 9

Art that does not depict recognizable subjects and focuses on color and form.

Answer 9

Non-Representational or Abstract Art

Question 9

A category of subject in art that depicts inanimate objects arranged in a setting.

Answer 9

Still Life

Question 9

A category of subject in art focusing on individuals or groups.

Answer 9

Portraiture

Question 10

Art that depicts recognizable subjects, such as landscapes or people.

Answer 10

Representational Art

Question 11

The “why” of an artwork, referring to the meaning or message communicated by the artist.

Answer 11

Content

Question 12

The “what” of an artwork, referring to the visual focus or image depicted.

Answer 12

Subject

Question 13

The distribution of visual weight in an artwork, which can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Answer 13

Balance

Question 14

The primary concern regarding the size and relationship of components in an artwork.

Answer 14

Scale and Proportion

Question 15

The repetition of elements to create a sense of movement or pattern in art.

Answer 15

Rhythm

Question 15

The process of analyzing and critiquing art by examining its subject and content.

Answer 15

Art Analysis

Question 16

The concept of engaging actively with art by questioning its subject and content.

Answer 16

Active Engagement

Question 16

The use of light and dark contrasts to create depth and emphasis in art.

Answer 16

Chiaroscuro

Question 16

The emotional or psychological experience conveyed by an artwork, as discussed by Tolstoy.

Answer 16

Communication of Emotion

Question 17

The elements that make up visual art, such as line, shape, and color.

Answer 17

Elements of Art

Question 17

The practice of using elements of design to create unity and harmony in artwork.

Answer 17

Harmony

Question 18

The idea that art can have multiple subjects or blur the lines between categories.

Answer 18

Multiple Subjects

Question 19

The way artists use color to evoke emotions, enhance meaning, and establish mood in their works.

Answer 19

Color Theory

Question 20

The technical and artistic aspects of capturing images in film, including camera angles and lighting.

Answer 20

Cinematography

Question 21

The type of content in art that aims to express emotional states, often using visual techniques.

Answer 21

Emotional Content

Question 21

The structural framework that includes elements, medium, technique, and principles of design in art.

Answer 21

Art Structure

Question 22

The exploration of the interaction between subject and content in artworks.

Answer 22

Subject-Content Interaction

Question 22

The role of context, such as historical background and cultural environment, in interpreting artwork.

Answer 22

Contextual Analysis