Vocab Quiz

Question 1

What is Gesture Drawing?

Answer 1

A quick, fluid, and expressive drawing technique used to capture movement and form.

Question 2

What is Contour Drawing?

Answer 2

A slow, deliberate drawing method focused on defining an object’s shape and details.

Question 3

Describe the General to Specific drawing approach.

Answer 3

A drawing approach where broad shapes are sketched first, then refined with details.

Question 4

What does Line Quality refer to?

Answer 4

The thickness and smoothness of a line, used to express form and depth.

Question 5

Define Composition in art.

Answer 5

The arrangement of elements in an artwork to create balance and focus.

Question 6

What is Linear Perspective?

Answer 6

A drawing method that creates the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

Question 7

What is One-Point Perspective?

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A type of linear perspective where all parallel lines converge at a single vanishing point.

Question 8

What is Two-Point Perspective?

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A perspective method where lines converge at two vanishing points to create depth.

Question 9

What is the Horizon Line in perspective drawing?

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The viewer’s eye level in a perspective drawing.

Question 10

Define Vanishing Point in perspective drawing.

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The point(s) where parallel lines appear to converge in perspective drawing.

Question 11

What is Foreground in art composition?

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The part of a composition that appears closest to the viewer.

Question 12

What does Background refer to in a composition?

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The area of a composition that appears farthest from the viewer.

Question 13

What is Atmospheric Perspective?

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Creating depth by lightening values and neutralizing colors in distant objects.

Question 14

What is Overlapping in art?

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A technique where one object is placed in front of another to create depth.

Question 15

Define Value in art.

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The lightness or darkness of a color or shading in an artwork.

Question 16

What is Chiaroscuro?

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The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create volume.

Question 17

What does Contrast mean in art?

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The difference between light and dark areas in a composition.

Question 18

What is Stippling?

Answer 18

A shading technique using tiny dots to create value transitions.

Question 19

What is Cross-Hatching?

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A shading technique using intersecting lines to create depth and shadow.

Question 20

Define Blending in shading.

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A shading method that smooths transitions between values.

Question 21

What is a Highlight in art?

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The lightest part of an object where light directly hits it.

Question 22

What does H Pencil refer to?

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A hard graphite pencil that produces a light, fine line.

Question 23

What is a B Pencil?

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A soft graphite pencil that produces a darker, richer line.

Question 24

What is Graphite?

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A form of carbon used in pencils for drawing and shading.

Question 25

Define Charcoal in art.

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A dry medium used for expressive, dark shading and bold lines.

Question 26

What is a Kneaded Eraser?

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A flexible eraser that can be molded and used for lifting graphite or charcoal.

Question 27

What is a Palette Knife used for?

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A tool used to mix paint instead of a brush.

Question 28

What is a Tint in color theory?

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A lighter version of a color created by adding white.

Question 29

What is a Shade in color theory?

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A darker version of a color created by adding black.

Question 30

What does Neutralizing a Color mean?

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Reducing a color’s intensity by adding its complement or using a wash.

Question 31

Define Saturation in color.

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The intensity or purity of a color.

Question 32

What are Primary Colors?

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Red, blue, and yellow—colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Question 33

What are Secondary Colors?

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Green, orange, and violet—colors created by mixing two primary colors.

Question 34

What are Tertiary Colors?

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Colors created by mixing a primary and a secondary color, such as blue-green.

Question 35

What are Warm Colors?

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Colors associated with warmth, such as red, orange, and yellow.

Question 36

What are Cool Colors?

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Colors associated with coolness, such as blue, green, and violet.

Question 37

Define Monochromatic Painting.

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A painting using several values of just one color.

Question 38

What is Polychromatic Painting?

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A painting using a range of colors from the color wheel.

Question 39

What are Complementary Colors?

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Colors opposite each other on the color wheel that create contrast.

Question 40

What is an Acrylic Wash?

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A technique that dilutes paint with water to create a translucent effect.

Question 41

Define Balance in art composition.

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The distribution of visual weight in a composition to create stability.

Question 42

What is Symmetrical Balance?

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A type of balance where both sides of an artwork mirror each other.

Question 43

Describe Asymmetrical Balance.

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A balanced composition with elements arranged unevenly.

Question 44

What is Radial Balance?

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A design where elements radiate from a central point.

Question 45

Define Rhythm in art.

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The repetition of elements to create movement and pattern.

Question 46

What does Proportion refer to in art?

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The relationship in size between different parts of an artwork.

Question 47

What is Dominance in art composition?

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The emphasis placed on a certain area or element in an artwork.

Question 48

What does Unity mean in art?

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A principle that ties all elements of an artwork together for a sense of completeness.

Question 49

What is Texture in art?

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The way a surface feels or appears to feel.

Question 50

Define Space in art.

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The area around, within, or between elements in an artwork.

Question 51

What is Positive Space?

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The main subject of an artwork.

Question 52

What is Negative Space?

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The empty areas around and between the main elements.

Question 53

What is Perspective in art?

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A technique for creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface.

Question 54

What is the Visible Color Spectrum?

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The range of wavelengths of light visible to the human eye.

Question 55

What are Pigments?

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Substances used to create color in paints, inks, and other media.

Question 56

What does Color Temperature classify?

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The classification of colors as warm or cool.

Question 57

What is Desaturation?

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Reducing a color’s intensity by adding white, black, or its complement.

Question 58

What is a Light Source in art?

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The direction from which light falls on an object, affecting shadows and highlights.

Question 59

What is Glazing in painting?

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A painting technique where thin layers of transparent paint are applied to create depth.

Question 60

What is Impasto?

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A painting technique that involves applying thick, textured paint.

Question 61

What is Dry Brushing?

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A painting technique using a dry brush with minimal paint for texture effects.

Question 62

What is a Perspective Grid?

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A framework of lines used to ensure accurate perspective in a drawing.

Question 63

Why can humans see more shades of green?

Answer 63

Because humans evolved as prey and needed to distinguish subtle differences in green environments.

Question 64

Why do sports teams paint the opponent's team locker room pink?

Answer 64

Because pink is a natural emotional depressant and invokes a sense of calm.