Creating & Understanding Drawings

Chapter 7: Acting as a Formalist

Online Quizzes

1.
In the work Oranges, the plastic wrap emphasizes
A)the roundness of the oranges.
B)the rough texture of the oranges.
C)the container holding the oranges.
D)the price tag on the oranges.
2.
In Study for “Gas” the artist most likely placed the gas pumps in the center of the drawing to
A)show they are unimportant.
B)make a statement about the environment.
C)emphasize their importance.
D)draw the viewer's eye to the background.
3.
In Marthe Givaudan, the use of repeated curved lines gives the work
A)variety.
B)harmony.
C)texture.
D)emphasis.
4.
In The Last Respects, distance is shown by the contrast in
A)texture.
B)proportion.
C)harmony.
D)balance.
5.
When examining a work of art, the formalist considers only the
A)design qualities.
B)expressive qualities.
C)principles of art.
D)elements of art.
6.
In Study for “Gas” the gradual narrowing of the road's shape as it extends back into to drawing suggests
A)balance.
B)value.
C)harmony.
D)space.
7.
Which of the following would be the most helpful tool to use when making your own analysis of an artwork?
A)an article about the work written by an art critic
B)a good friend's opinion of the work
C)a blank design chart
D)an art history website
8.
In Marthe Givaudan, the artist achieves variety by
A)drawing figures in different sizes.
B)changing the length and value of lines.
C)using only one color.
D)balancing many unusual forms.
9.
In The Lamentation of Christ, the overlapping figures suggest
A)a variety of textures.
B)an unemotional scene.
C)a very calm scene.
D)three-dimensional space.
10.
In Study for “Gas,” what adds visual interest to the work?
A)contrasting lines
B)flat shapes
C)unusual lighting
D)shallow space
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