Creating & Understanding Drawings

Chapter 5: Acting as an Imitationalist

Online Quizzes

1.
The woman in Study of a Sleeping Woman appears
A)weightless.
B)two-dimensional.
C)solid.
D)flat.
2.
In order to draw accurately, Eakins studied
A)algebra.
B)geometry.
C)calculus.
D)history.
3.
Which of the following qualities would an imitationalist value most in a work of art?
A)unity of design
B)innovative technique
C)self-expression
D)realism
4.
As an imitationalist, which of the following questions would you most likely ask yourself during the description step of the art criticism process?
A)Where is the scene taking place?
B)Is the scene represented in a realistic way?
C)Does the event portrayed seem to be lighthearted or serious?
D)What has the artist done to make the figures look three-dimensional?
5.
In Study for “Gas” the row of dark trees forces the viewer's eye to focus on
A)the sky.
B)the grass.
C)the tree line.
D)the gas station.
6.
When drawing in linear perspective, all parallel lines converge at the
A)vertical axis.
B)central axis.
C)vanishing point.
D)composition's center.
7.
As an imitationalist, you would focus your attention mainly on a work's
A)literal qualities.
B)expressive qualities.
C)historical qualities.
D)design qualities.
8.
Although interpretations of artworks may differ, all interpretations should be based on
A)experts' opinions.
B)clues in the work.
C)your feelings.
D)group discussion.
9.
Land or bodies of water meet the sky at the
A)horizon.
B)foreground.
C)background.
D)vertical vanishing point.
10.
Which of the following drawings is the most successful by imitationalist standards?
A)The Last Respects
B)Marthe Givaudan
C)Oranges
D)Man With a Hat
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