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Can you name the artists of some of the world’s most renowned paintings?
This 25-question quiz featuring famous paintings and their artists will challenge your knowledge of art history. Be sure to read all answer options before making your selection. You may take as much time as you need to answer; there is no time limit to this quiz. The correct answer will be revealed once your selection is made.
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Test Your Knowledge of Fine Art: Painting — A quiz consisting of 40 multiple choice and true/false questions designed to test your knowledge of fine art painting. Moderately easy difficulty.
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Do you know what these common and not-so-common art terms mean? Take this simple 50-question test by choosing the best definition for each of the art terms below. Write your answers on a piece of paper and check them at the end of the quiz when you’re done. Don’t peek!
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
1. Achromatic
(A) Colors having zero saturation.
(B) Free from color; lacking hue.
(C) All of the above.
2. Aerial View
(A) Seeing from a point of view that is from an altitude.
(B) A comprehensive view in a downward direction, also called a “birds-eye view.”
(C) All of the above.
3. Analogous Colors
(A) Colors that sit across from each other on the color wheel.
(B) Any set of three or five colors closely related in hue(s). They are usually adjacent (next) to each other on the color wheel.
(C) All of the above.
4. Approximate Symmetry
(A) The use of forms that are similar on either side of a central axis. They may give a feeling of the exactness or equal relationship but are sufficiently varied to prevent visual monotony.
(B) Identical shapes are repeated on either side of a central axis. The left side becomes a mirror image of the right side.
(C) All of the above.
5. Asymmetrical Balance
(A) When both sides of a balancing point are equal; that is, they are identical or almost identical.
(B) Placement of non-identical forms to either side of a balancing point in such a way that the two sides seem to be of the same weight visually.
(C) All of the above.
6. Atmospheric Perspective
(A) A comprehensive view in a downward direction.
(B) A technique used by painters for representing three-dimensional space on a flat two-dimensional surface by creating the illusion of depth or recession.
(C) All of the above.
7. Balance
(A) A feeling of equality in weight, attention, or attraction of the various elements within a composition as a means of accomplishing unity.
(B) A feeling that is created when various elements within an artwork are distributed to create a sense of uneasiness.
(C) All the above.
8. Chromatic
(A) Pertaining to color. Being or having or characterized by hue.
(B) A color that is perceived to have a hue saturation greater than zero.
(C) All of the above.
9. Color Permanence
(A) Refers to a pigment’s resistance to fading when exposed to light.
(B) Colors that lose their hue saturation when strongly diluted or combined with white.
(C) All of the above.
10. Composition
(A) The arrangement of the design elements within the design area.
(B) The ordering of visual and emotional experience to give unity and consistency to a work of art and allow the observer to comprehend its meaning.
(C) All of the above.
11. Dominance
(A) A technique used by artists by introducing toned-down compositional elements to a composition.
(B) The emphasis that is placed on a particular area or characteristic of an artwork.
(C) All of the above.
12. Focal Point
(A) A specific area, element, or principle that dominates a work of art. The viewer’s eye is usually drawn there first.
(B) The area in a work where the eye is most compellingly drawn. Also referred to as the center of interest.
(C) All of the above.
13. Foreshortening
(A) A form of perspective that is used to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.
(B) Characterized chiefly by short brush strokes of bright colors in immediate juxtaposition to represent the effect of light on objects.
(C) All of the above.
14. Fugitive Colors
(A) Colors that keep the same hue though they may lose saturation down to a dead gray.
(B) Short-lived colors capable of fading or changing, especially with exposure to light, atmospheric pollution, or when mixed with certain substances.
(C) All of the above.
15. Grisaille
(A) An art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions.
(B) A monochrome painting technique executed entirely in shades of grey or another neutral greyish color.
(C) All of the above.
16. Highlight
(A) The brightest part of an artwork.
(B) The most saturated of paint color from a hue family.
(C) All of the above.
17. Horizon Line
(A) A line that divides a scene into three rows and three columns.
(B) In a painting, a level line where land or water ends and the sky begins.
(C) All of the above.
18. Horizontal Balance
(A) The components that are balanced above and below a central axis.
(B) The components that are balanced left and right of a central axis.
(C) All of the above.
19. Hue
(A) The name of the color, such as red, green, or yellow.
(B) The color that can be seen when white light passes through a prism.
(C) All of the above.
20. Implied Line
(A) A line in an artwork that is subtlety perceived by the viewer but has no physical form.
(B) The overall flow of one line into another in artwork, with continuation from one area to the next suggested by their common direction and juxtaposition.
(C) All of the above.
21. Landscape
(A) Works of art characterized by a childlike simplicity that possesses minute detail, bright saturated colors, and lack of perspective.
(B) Works of art that depict outdoor scenery that typically includes trees, buildings, crops, mountains, rivers, wildlife, and forests.
(C) All of the above.
22. Linear Perspective
(A) A system for creating the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface by determining the relative size of objects from the foreground of an image to the background.
(B) A system based on a scientifically or mathematically derived series of actual or implied lines intersecting at a vanishing point on the horizon.
(C) All of the above.
23. Local Color
(A) An object’s true color.
(B) The actual color as distinguished from the apparent color of objects and surfaces; true color, without shadows or reflections.
(C) All of the above.
24. Masterpiece
(A) A work done with extraordinary skill, especially a work of art, craft, or intellect, that is an exceptionally great achievement.
(B) A manner of painting in which the forms, colors, or tones of an object are lightly and rapidly indicated.
(C) All of the above.
25. Medium
(A) The material or technique an artist works in, oil paint or watercolor, are examples.
(B) The component of paint in which the pigment is dispersed.
(C) All of the above.
26. Minimal Design
(A) Omitting all non-essential or unimportant elements and details which don’t contribute to the essence of the overall composition.
(B) The stress placed on a single area of art or a unifying visual theme.
(C) All of the above.
27. Monochromatic
(A) Colors whose relative visual temperatures make them seem cool.
(B) A color scheme limited to variations of one hue and all its tints and shades.
(C) All of the above.
28. Negative Space
(A) The term for a genre of modern artistic expression that strives to show the wonders of the Universe.
(B) The unoccupied or empty space left after the positive shapes have been laid down by the artist.
(C) All of the above.
29. Old Master
(A) A term that traditionally refers to a prominent and highly skilled European artist during the 16th, 17th, or early 18th centuries.
(B) A work of art by an established master.
(C) All of the above.
30. Perspective
(A) A technique used to create the illusion of distance or depth on a flat surface.
(B) The position from which something is seen or considered.
(C) All of the above.
31. Pigment
(A) Any coloring agent, made from natural or synthetic substances, used in paints or drawing materials.
(B) The substance in paint or anything that absorbs light, producing (reflecting) the same color as the pigment.
(C) All of the above.
32. Positive Space
(A) Space that is occupied by an element or a form.
(B) The mass of three-dimensional shapes in space.
(C) All of the above.
33. Pure Symmetry
(A) Reducing the importance of one or more elements in a composition to increase the importance of other elements.
(B) An equilibrium created by identical parts equally distributed on either side of a real or imaginary central axis in mirror-like repetition.
(C) All of the above.
34. Radial Balance
(A) The distribution of mass within an automobile tire or the entire wheel to which it is attached.
(B) The balance which occurs as the result of components that are distributed around a center point or spring out from a central line.
(C) All of the above.
35. Seascape
(A) A painting or work of art that depicts the sea, life around the sea, or a scene that includes the sea.
(B) A painting representing an expansive view of the ocean or sea.
(C) All of the above.
36. Simplicity
(A) Omitting the unnecessary details that don’t significantly impact the design or composition.
(B) A technique in painting characterized by the openness of form.
(C) All of the above.
37. Still Life
(A) A painting or other two-dimensional work of art representing inanimate objects such as bottles, fruit, and flowers.
(B) The arrangement of these objects from which a drawing, painting, or other artwork is made.
(C) All of the above.
38. Subject Matter
(A) The topic dealt with or the subject represented in a work of art.
(B) The size, bulk, and dimension of a particular object.
(C) All of the above.
39. Support
(A) The material providing a surface upon which an artist applies color, collage, etc.
(B) Something made to enclose a picture or mirror.
(C) All of the above.
40. Symmetrical Balance
(A) A mathematically generated pattern that is reproducible at any magnification or reduction.
(B) The placing of identical forms to either side of the central axis of a work to stabilize it visually.
(C) All of the above.
41. T-square
(A) A rigid framework, often wood or steel, that is used to support a sculpture or other large work while it is being made.
(B) A guide for drawing horizontal lines.
(C) All of the above.
42. Three-dimensional
(A) Occupying or giving the illusion of three dimensions (height, width, and depth).
(B) A measurable distance on a surface that shows height and width.
(C) All of the above.
43. Tint
(A) A hue with white added. Pink is a tint of red.
(B) Colors of very low saturation, approaching grays.
(C) All of the above.
44. Two-dimensional
(A) Having two dimensions (height and width).
(B) Referring to something that is flat.
(C) All of the above.
45. Underpainting
(A) A painting technique in which pure dots of color are dabbed onto the canvas surface.
(B) The preliminary layers of paint on a canvas which renders the basic outline of the image before the final paint layers are added to complete the work.
(C) All of the above.
46. Undertone
(A) A subdued or muted tone of color.
(B) A white material for preparing canvas for painting, made of a mixture of chalk, white pigment, and glue.
(C) All of the above.
47. Vanishing Point
(A) In perspective—the point on the horizon where two parallel lines appear to converge and visibility ends.
(B) A continuance, a flow, or a feeling of movement achieved by the repetition or regulated visual units.
(C) All of the above.
48. Vertical Balance
(A) The interval or measurable distance between pre-established points.
(B) The distribution of visual weights in artwork that top and bottom seem to be in equilibrium.
(C) All of the above.
49. Wildlife Art
(A) The exploration of nature in art.
(B) Works of art that portrays wildlife or domesticated animals.
(C) All of the above.
50. Worm’s-eye View
(A) As if seen from the earth’s surface or the floor looking up from below.
(B) A variation on a landscape painting where the horizon is placed very low in the picture or outside of it entirely.
(C) All of the above.
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Art Cards, Editions and Originals (ACEO), and Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are highly collectible pieces of art in the form of trading cards, similar to baseball cards. ATCs (or art cards) are traded, handed out, or swapped; and when they are sold, the cards are called ACEOs.
Art cards are actual works of art handcrafted by artists that are tiny in size. They measure 2.5″ x 3.5″ like a sports card, except these cards are not mass-produced.
ACEOs and ATCs can be kept in a binder as part of an art card collection or proudly displayed by framing them and placing them on a shelf or hanging them on the wall.
Advantages of ACEOs and ATCs
They are easy to collect, trade and display.
Art enthusiasts can acquire an extensive collection of artwork at a small cost.
Their small size means your art collection isn’t limited by the amount of wall space you have available in your home or workspace.
They make great gifts!
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Art cards are perfect for gifts, collecting, trading or selling.
These cards are limited edition artist trading cards, and each one is individually handmade by the artist. Each tiny painting is an original, one-of-a-kind, handmade work of art suitable for framing and display or collecting as part of an art card collection.
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Are you ready for a challenge? Test your knowledge of art history by naming these famous paintings. Take this simple 25-question quiz. There is no time limit. Be sure to read all answer options before making your selection. The correct answer will be revealed once your selection is made.
The isn’t an official test, it’s just a fun way to see how much you know, or don’t know, about famous paintings from history.
Test Your Knowledge of COLOR Theory — A moderately-easy 50-question quiz covering the mix, match, contrast, and application of color in art and design.
Test Your Knowledge of Fine Art: Painting — Take this simple 40-question quiz to test your knowledge of fine art painting. Moderately easy multiple choice and true/false questions.
We looked at the basics of color and its relationship on the color wheel in the previous lesson, “Basic Art Element — Color, Part 1.” Color harmony (also known as color schemes) will be discussed in part 2 of this lesson on the basic art element called color.
What is Color Harmony?
Color harmony is the relationship of colors that work well together. It can be a simple relationship involving only one color with several shades (monochromatic) or two complementary colors, or it can be a more complex relationship involving multiple colors. There are many ideas for achieving harmony in our color palettes. These harmonies are based on the color wheel. A color wheel is a handy tool to have around as it helps the artist understand which colors work well together. Following are some illustrations and descriptions introducing some of the more popular color harmonies.
Color Relationships
Monochromatic
Monochromatic refers to the use of a single color from the color wheel. A monochromatic color scheme can be made using this single color.
A monochromatic color scheme is created by using that single color along with its various tints, shades, and tones. All the variances of the single color work well together to produce a harmonizing and soothing effect.
An example of a monochromatic family.
Complementary
Complementary colors (a.k.a. color opposites) are located directly opposite each other on the color wheel. For example, violet is complementary to yellow because it is located opposite yellow on the color wheel.
The complementary or color opposites are:
Red and green
Yellow and violet
Blue and orange
Yellow-green and red-purple
Yellow-orange and blue-violet
Red-orange and blue-green
Red-violet and yellow-green
Red-orange and blue-green
Blue-violet and yellow-orange
Painting tips regarding color opposites:
1) When equal amounts of color opposites are mixed, they will cancel each other out, resulting in a drab neutral gray.
2) When color opposites are placed next to each other, especially when fully saturated, they create the strongest contrast between them. They will even create the optical illusion of appearing to vibrate. This illusion is most evident between red and green.
Split-Complementary
A variation on the complementary color scheme is the split-complementary color scheme. Split-complementary takes the two colors directly on either side of the complementary color, rather than the color opposite the key color on the wheel. So, for example, if your main color is yellow, you would select the two colors on either side of violet instead of violet to make up this harmony of colors.
This scheme allows for a wider range of colors while remaining true to the basic harmony between the key and complementary colors. It has the same visual appeal as the complementary color scheme but with less contrast and tension. Split-complementary color schemes are a safe choice for almost any design because they are nearly impossible to mess up and always look good.
Analogous
Analogous colors are groups of three colors that sit next to one another on the color wheel. One is the dominant color and two supporting colors. The effect of this color scheme can be pretty dramatic as these hues usually work very well together in creating a sense of unity or harmony within the composition.
Using this color scheme, choose one as the dominant color (usually a primary or secondary color), a second color to support, and a third as an accent.
Accented Analogous
An accented analogous scheme (also called analogous complementary) combines analogous and complementary color schemes. It consists of colors next to each other on the color wheel and the color directly opposite these. The direct complement then becomes the accent color to create a dynamic contrast against the dominant color grouping. This is a great way to add warmth to a cool analogous color pallet or a cool accent color to an otherwise warm color scheme.
Painting tips using this color scheme:
1) This color scheme works best when the number of colors used is limited to four.
2) A good time to use this scheme is when three closely related colors dominate a design. Then, adding the contrasting color provides a surprising accent for the composition.
Triadic (Triad)
A triadic color scheme comprises three colors that are equally spaced from one another on the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. Thus every fourth color on the color wheel will make up part of a triad.
Some examples of triadic color schemes could be:
Red / Yellow / Blue
Orange / Green / Violet
Yellow-Orange / Blue-Green / Red-Violet
Yellow-Green / Blue-Violet / Red-Orange
Painting tips for mixing triad colors:
1) Work with only the three selected colors in your triad and their mixes.
2) Make one of your colors dominant, with the other two acting as subordinates.
3) Add variety to your design by including different shades, tints, and tones of your triad colors.
How much do you know about art appreciation? Test your knowledge of art appreciation by taking this simple 40-question quiz. Write your answers on paper, then check them at the end of the quiz. Don’t peek!
Difficulty: Moderate
1. __________ is the expression of human creative skill and imagination.
A. Emphasis
B. Contour
C. Art
D. Dominance
2. In what way is art important in daily life?
A. It has personal significance.
B. It reflects our society.
C. It records history.
D. It is used for marketing and advertising.
E. It is a form of self-expression.
F. All of the above.
3. The way to do an art critique is to __________.
A. describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the piece
B. talk to the artist
C. decide if it’s good
D. write an artist statement
4. A person learning a trade or an art from a skilled worker is called __________.
A. an apprentice
B. a mentor
C. a foreman
D. a laborer
5. A rule used by artists when planning a good composition.
A. “Rule of Sketch”
B. “Rule of Placement”
C. “Rule of Perspective”
D. “Rule of Thirds”
6. Andy Warhol, an American painter and filmmaker, is best known for his depiction of what grocery store item?
A. Apples
B. Bacon
C. Tomato Soup
D. Onions
7. Andy Warhol’s work can best be classified as __________.
A. realism
B. pop art
C. splatter paint
D, cubism
8. A style of artwork created using many geometric shapes, often not resembling any object.
A. Surrealism
B. Favauvism
C. Cubism
D. Baroque
9. An art style where the artist tries to paint a picture exactly how it looks in real life, with as many details as possible.
A. Impressionism
B. Pointillism
C. Realism
D. Favauvism
10. A style of art where the artist attempts to convey as much of their emotion into the artwork as possible, often using distortion and emphasis.
A. Expressionism
B. Surrealism
C. Cubism
D. Impressionist
11. The way artwork is arranged is called __________.
A. emphasis
B. contour
C. composition
D. stylus
12. Surrealism is an art movement that used dream-like images.
True | False
13. An art style where artwork is extremely detailed and ornate.
A. Surrealism
B. Baroque
C. Favauvism
D. Expressionism
14. Pablo Picasso is from the country of __________.
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. The United States of America
15. What is the title of the style of painting that Picasso invented?
A. Realism
B. Impressionism
C. Cubism
D. Art Nouveau
16. Where is the “Mona Lisa” hanging in France?
A. Gargoyle square
B. The Louvre
C. The Eiffel Tower
D. Chartres Cathedral
17. Van Gogh’s most famous work of art to this day is __________.
A. “Mona Lisa”
B. “The Scream”
C. “Starry Night”
D. “Poppies”
18. What country was Van Gogh born in?
A. Holland
B. France
C. Spain
D. The United States of America
19. Georgia O’Keeffe was an __________ artist.
A. English
B. Italian
C. American
D. Australian
20. O’Keeffe is best known for her paintings of __________.
A. the sea and marine animals
B. enlarged flowers and New Mexico landscapes
C. native American Indians
D. the Australian Outback
21. Salvador Dali is considered a Surrealist artist.
True | False
22. Salvador Dali was born in India.
True | False
23. Rembrandt is known as an artist of what style?
A. Impressionists
B. Baroque
C. Modern
D. Prehistoric
24. Rembrandt, considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art, was born in what country?
A. The Netherlands
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. Spain
25. Monet is the father of which movement?
A. Realism
B. Impressionism
C. Cubism
D. Art Nouveau
26. Where did Monet grow up?
A. Holland
B. England
C. France
D. The United States of America
27. Georges Seurat, the artist who created the painting “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” used which method of art?
A. Cubism
B. Pointillism
C. Abstract
D. Dadaism
28. What does a color wheel show?
A. Complementary colors
B. Analogous colors
C. Primary colors
D. All of the above
29. Movement in art where hundreds of dots are used to create a picture or painting.
A. Pointillism
B. Impressionism
C. Realism
D. Abstract
30. The artist Edgar Degas was best known for his paintings of waterlilies.
True | False
31. Edward Degas was a nineteenth-century French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings.
True | False
32. Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement that mainly focused on the __________.
A. study of geometric form
B. study of negative and positive space
C. study of light on the surface of an object
D. study of value
33. Art that emerged in the mid-1950s that used imagery from popular culture is termed __________.
A. Impressionism
B. Realism
C. Minimalism
D. Pop Art
34. A twentieth-century non-representational painting style in which artists applied paints freely to express feelings and emotions.
A. Abstract Expressionism
B. Fauvism
C. Pop Art
D. Cubism
35. Jackson Pollock’s paintings were classified as what?
A. Realism
B. Grotesque
C. Surreal
D. Splatterpaint
36. Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a central figure in what movement?
A. American Modernism
B. Pop Art
C. Abstract Expressionist
D. Minimalism
37. An English landscape painter of the late eighteenth century, known for his pastoral scenes.
A. John Constable
B. Willem de Kooning
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Vincent van Gogh
38. Cityscapes, or as it is sometimes called Urban Landscapes, are paintings whose subject matter is the physical aspects of the city and urban life.
True | False
39. A collection of meaningless shapes, textures, and colors that are thrown haphazardly onto a canvas. Its purpose is to let the viewer interpret its meaning for him/herself.
A. Still Life
B. Grotesque
C. Collage
D. Abstract
40. Naïve Art is art characterized by a childlike simplicity that possesses minute detail, bright saturated colors, disproportionate figures, and a lack of perspective.
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Test Your Knowledge of COLOR Theory — A somewhat easy quiz about the mix, match, contrast, and application of color in art and design. 50 multiple choice and T/F questions.
Test your knowledge of fine art painting. Take this simple quiz by writing your answers on paper, then check your answers at the end of the quiz. Don’t peek!
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
1. The primary colors are __________.
A. Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-purple
B. Green, orange, and purple
C. White, black, gray, and brown
D. Red, blue, and yellow
2. Which of the following are examples of cool colors?
A. Orange, green, and purple (or violet)
B. Blue, green, and violet (or purple)
C. Yellow, blue and red
D. White, black and brown
3. Which of the following are examples of warm colors?
A. Yellow, red, and orange
B. Yellow, red and blue
C. Yellow, green and blue
D. Orange, purple and green
4. What color is the result of mixing red + yellow?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
5. What color is the result of mixing red + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
6. What color is the result of mixing yellow + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
7. What color is the result of mixing red + yellow + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
8. A self-portrait is when an artist creates a painting of someone else.
True | False
9. A landscape is a depiction of natural outdoor scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, forests, etc., as the main subject.
True | False
10. A still life painting is a work of art that depicts an arrangement of inanimate objects (such as food, household items, flowers, plants, rocks, and seashells, for example).
True | False
11. A seascape is a work of art that portrays the sea and marine or sea life. It can also include views of the sea and geographical locations with good views of the sea.
True | False
12. A painting done of wild or domestic animals can be classified as a wildlife painting.
True | False
13. The placement of line, shape, color, and value in a work of art; basically, the complete design.
A. Value
B. Composition
C. Emphasis
D. Sketch
14. Creating dominance or importance in an artwork is called __________.
A. Emphasis
B. Value
C. Art
D. Composition
15. The the first step in painting a still life is __________.
A. drawing contours
B. shading your objects
C. choosing a composition
D. adding visual texture
16. Which technique can be used to show the illusion of depth?
A. Linear perspective
B. Shading/Value
C. Overlapping
D. All the above
17. When creating depth, objects that are farther away should be __________ in size than closer objects.
A. fatter
B. smaller
C. larger
D. taller
18. Objects that appear in the center of an artwork are called __________.
A. foreground
B. middle-ground
C. background
D. horizon
19. The center of interest in a work of art is the area that attracts the viewer’s eye. It is also called __________.
A. focal point
B. texture
C. form
D. balance
20. A tool used by an artist to obtain proper proportion and placement of a drawing is called a __________.
A. calculator
B. grid
C. line
D. protractor
21. The background is the portion of the art that is in front of the objects.
True | False
22. The horizon line is a natural line where the land meets the sky.
True | False
23. How can an artist show unity in their artwork?
A. By drawing happy people
B. By using principles of design that work together to create harmony
C. By using many different elements and principles in their artwork
D. By drawing everything close together
24. Negative space is the background or space around the subject of the artwork.
True | False
25. As a rule in painting, objects in the background are usually made lighter to show __________.
A. distance
B. detail
C. emphasis
D. movement
26. Perspective is used in art to create __________.
A. a vivid painting
B. the illusion of depth
C. create pattern
D. create balance
27. The aesthetic center of interest is located directly in the middle of the format.
True | False
28. The point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to disappear.
A. Tonal Range
B. Proportion
C. Vanishing Point
D. Linear Perspective
29. Two lines that eventually come together are converging.
True | False
30. What essential tool is necessary to create linear perspective?
A. Compass
B. Projector
C. Ruler or straight edge
D. Calculator
31. An object in the foreground should be drawn small and toward the top of the paper.
True | False
32. Objects in the middle ground of an artwork should be drawn larger than objects in the background.
True | False
33. The way we show objects in proportion to one another as they recede to a distant point.
A. Contrast
B. Foreshortening
C. Linear Perspective
D. Form
34. The placement of the horizon line depends on the artist’s point of view.
True | False
35. Flat, filbert, round, and bright are all standard art brush shapes used for oil painting.
True | False
36. When artists think about their composition, they are thinking about __________.
A. a technique used by modern artists to make designs by attaching two and three-dimensional objects to a flat surface
B. lines that show the edges of forms and shapes in the simplest way
C. ordered arrangement of elements in a work of art, usually according to the principles of design
D. a system of drawing to give the illusion of depth on a flat surface
37. The area on a surface that reflects the most light is a _________.
A. shadow
B. highlight
C. tone
D. hue
38. The three basic properties of an artwork are composition, content, and __________.
A. principles of art
B. subject
C. elements of art
D. perspective
39. When you paint, you should always clean your brush to __________.
A. know what brush you are using
B. share it with your friends
C. keep it looking new
D. keep it clean, so your colors stay beautiful
40. The rule of thirds dictates __________.
A. that three colors should be used in an artwork
B. the design be limited to three objects
C. where the main subjects in a work of art should be placed
D. the canvas should be divided into three main sections
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More Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge of the Fine Arts
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Test Your Knowledge of COLOR Theory — A set of questions about mixing, matching, contrasting, and applying colors in art and design. Difficulty: Moderately easy.
A knowledge of color theory is something every artist should have. Find out where you stand on this subject by testing your knowledge of color as it applies to fine art.
Write your answers to this simple 50-question quiz on paper, then check them at the end of the quiz. Don’t peek!
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
1. Color is _______.
A. a design principle
B. an element of art
C. a value
D. none of the above
2. Which color can not be made by mixing any other color?
A. Yellow
B. Green
C. Purple
D. Gray
3. What are the primary colors?
A. Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-purple
B. Green, orange, and purple
C. White, black, gray, and brown
D. Red, blue, and yellow
4. The choice of colors used in a design plan is called a _______.
A. color spectrum
B. color wheel
C. color scheme
D. color mix
5. A circular chart used to show color relationships is called a _______.
A. color ray
B. color wheel
C. color circle
D. color scheme
6. Secondary colors are created by mixing two _______.
A. neutral colors
B. complementary colors
C. primary colors
D. intermediate or Tertiary colors
7. Colors that are different in lightness and darkness are said to be _______.
A. contrasting
B. light in value
C. dark in value
D. bright and intense
8. What are the secondary colors?
A. Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-purple
B. Green, orange, and purple
C. White, black, gray, and brown
D. Red, blue, and yellow
9. Which of the following are examples of cool colors?
A. Orange, green, and purple (or violet)
B. Blue, green, and violet (or purple)
C. Yellow, blue and red
D. White, black and brown
10. Which of the following are examples of warm colors?
A. Yellow, red, and orange
B. Yellow, red and blue
C. Yellow, green and blue
D. Orange, purple and green
11. Yellow-orange, red-orange, and yellow-green are examples of _______ colors.
A. intermediate or tertiary
B. secondary
C. primary
D. triadic
12. _______ is another word for the brightness of a color.
A. Value
B. Intensity
C. Hue
D. Complementary
13. What are the tertiary colors?
A. Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-purple
B. Green, orange, and purple
C. White, black, gray, and brown
D. Red, blue, and yellow
14. Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue.
True | False
15. Complimentary colors are side by side on the color wheel.
True | False
16. To make a shade, you would add _______ to a color.
A. black
B. white
C. brown
D. yellow
17. What words are used to describe color temperature?
A. Light and Dark
B. Hot and Cold
C. Black and White
D. Warm and Cool
18. Which colors will give you the greatest contrast?
A. Red and blue
B. Blue and green
C. Red and green
D. Green and yellow
19. How many colors are on the basic color wheel?
A. Three primary and three secondary colors
B. Three cool and three warm colors
C. Three pairs of complementary colors
D. All of the above
20. Analogous colors is another term for complementary colors.
True | False
21. Red and green are examples of complementary colors.
True | False
22. The color plan of red, yellow, and blue is an example of a triad color scheme.
True | False
23. A related color scheme would be colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
True | False
24. Tints of colors may be created by adding white. Pink is a tint of red.
True | False
25. Intensity refers to the purity of a hue.
True | False
26. Blue and orange are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
27. Red, yellow, and blue are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
28. Yellow, yellow-orange, and orange are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
29. Red and green are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
30. Orange, green and violet (or purple) are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
31. Purple, blue, and red-violet are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
32. Colors that are across from each other on the color wheel are called ________.
A. intermediate or tertiary colors
B. analogous colors
C. color triad
D. complementary colors
33. Three colors that are equal distance apart on the color wheel are called ________.
A. intermediate or tertiary colors
B. analogous colors
C. color triad
D. complementary colors
34. Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel are called ________.
A. intermediate or tertiary colors
B. analogous colors
C. color triad
D. complementary colors
35. ________ are obtained by mixing secondary colors and primary colors.
A. Intermediate or Tertiary colors
B. Analogous colors
C. Color triad
D. Complementary colors
36. ________ are obtained by adding white to a hue.
A. Neutrals
B. Tints
C. Secondary colors
D. Shades
37. ________ are obtained by mixing two primary colors.
A. Neutrals
B. Tints
C. Secondary colors
D. Shades
38. ________ are obtained by adding black to a hue.
A. Neutrals
B. Tints
C. Secondary colors
D. Shades
39. Colors that go with all color plans — white, black, gray, and brown — are called _______.
A. Neutrals
B. Tints
C. Secondary colors
D. Shades
40. Blue, green, and purple are cool colors.
True | False
41. All colors are made by mixing the primary colors.
True | False
42. Yellow, red, and orange are cool colors.
True | False
43. Purple is an example of a primary color.
True | False
44. The lightness or darkness of a color is referred to as the _______.
A. shape
B. value
C. intensity
D. texture
45. The brightness or dullness of a color is referred to as the _______.
A. shape
B. value
C. intensity
D. texture
46. The pure hue is at its brightest _______ right from the bottle.
A. shape
B. value
C. intensity
D. texture
47. What color is the result of mixing red + yellow?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
48. What color is the result of mixing red + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
49. What color is the result of mixing yellow + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
50. What color is the result of mixing red + yellow + blue?
A. Violet (Purple)
B. Orange
C. Brown
D. Green
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Test Your Knowledge of Fine Art: Painting — A moderately easy quiz designed to test your knowledge of fine art painting. 40-question quiz with multiple choice and t/f answers.
Who are the Artists of These Famous Paintings? — 25 famous paintings that will put your art knowledge to the test. Can you identify the artists who created them? Difficulty: Challenging.
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Test your knowledge of fine art with regard to the elements and principles of good design.
Take this simple quiz by writing your answers on paper, then check your answers at the bottom of the webpage. Don’t peek!
Difficulty: Moderate
1. The principles of good design are _______.
A. color, depth, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value
B. balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion, repetition, simplicity, space, and unity
C. all of the above
D. none of the above
2. The elements of design are _______.
A. color, depth, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value
B. balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion, repetition, simplicity, space, and unity
C. all of the above
D. none of the above
3. A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different is called _______.
A. asymmetrical
B. radial
C. symmetrical
D. geometric
4. Formal balance is another word for _______ balance.
A. asymmetrical
B. radial
C. symmetrical
D. geometric
5. Another word for “center of interest” is _______.
A. focal point
B. emphasis
C. dominance
D. all of the above
6. The choice of colors used in a design plan is called a _______.
A. color spectrum
B. color wheel
C. color scheme
D. color mix
7. A circular chart used to show color relationships is called a _______.
A. color scheme
B. color wheel
C. color ray
D. color circle
8. Colors that are different in lightness and darkness are said to be _______.
A. contrasting
B. light in value
C. dark in value
D. bright and intense
9. Which of the following can be used to create contrast in a composition?
A. Smooth and rough textures
B. Large and small shapes
C. Plain areas against areas of patterns
D. All of the above
10. _______ is another word for the brightness of a color.
A. Value
B. Intensity
C. Hue
D. Complementary
11. _______ is an element of art that refers to the sense of touch.
A. Value
B. Pattern
C. Texture
D. Shape
12. Negative space is the background or area surrounding an object in a composition.
True | False
13. Rhythm is created when various visual elements are repeated.
True | False
14. Variation is the use of the same lines, shapes, textures, and colors within an artwork.
True | False
15. Unity is obtained when all parts of a design are working together as a team.
True | False
16. Blue and orange are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous
C. secondary
D. complementary
17. Red, yellow, and blue are _______ colors.
A. primary
B. related or analogous colors
C. secondary colors
D. complementary colors
18. Visual _______ is achieved when all parts of a composition have equal weight and appear stable.
A. focal point
B. unity
C. balance
D. pattern
19. _______ is a three-dimensional geometrical figure showing height, width, and depth.
A. Space
B. Form
C. Balance
D. Line
20. Various art elements, like lines, colors, or shapes, that are repeated over and over in a planned way create a _______.
A. focal point
B. unity
C. balance
D. pattern
21. The lightness or darkness of a color is referred to as the _______.
A. shape
B. value
C. intensity
D. texture
22. _______ may be geometric or organic.
A. Shape
B. Value
C. Intensity
D. Texture
23. _______ is the suggestion of action or direction, the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art.
A. Proportion
B. Simplicity or visual economy
C. Rhythm
D. Movement
24. _______ is the relation of two things in size, number, amount, or degree within a design.
A. Proportion
B. Simplicity or visual economy
C. Rhythm
D. Movement
25. _______ is the elimination of all non-essential elements or details to reveal the essence of a form.
A. Proportion
B. Simplicity or visual economy
C. Rhythm
D. Movement
26. Symmetry, asymmetry, and radial are all types of _______.
A. Texture
B. Balance
C. Patterns
D. Form
27. Creating a sense of visual oneness in a work of art is called _______.
A. Form
B. Value
C. Unity
D. Texture
28. _______ is a mark with greater length than width. They can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, straight, curved, thick, or thin.
A. Color
B. Shape
C. Texture
D. Line
29. Shapes and forms similar to those found in nature are _______.
A. geometric
B. pattern
C. organic
D. texture
30. The element of art referring to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects:
A. color
B. shape
C. form
D. space
31. Space is the element of art that helps create the illusion of a foreground, middle ground, and background.
True | False
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Test Your Knowledge of COLOR Theory — A 50-question quiz covering color mixing, matching, contrast, and application in art and design. Difficulty: Moderately easy.
Test Your Knowledge of Fine Art: Elements and Principles of Design — You are here.
Test Your Knowledge of Fine Art: Painting — A set of 40 multiple choice and T/F questions that will challenge you knowledge of fine art painting. Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Here are some helpful tips for fine artists to use for naming their oil paintings and other artwork for exhibit or sale.
Tip #1: Keep it simple and keep it short. Don’t make your titles lengthy or complicated. Keeping it simple is always best. Make them easy to remember and understand. You’ll get better results that way.
Still Life with Fruit and Candle by Teresa Bernard
Tip #2: Make your titles descriptive but not too personal. Instead of being ambiguous, consider naming your art something that describes what is going on in the artwork. For example, you just completed a still life painting of some fruit and a candle on a bedside table; you could name it “Still Life with Fruit and Candle.”
In addition, you should not get too personal with your descriptive titles. If your painting is of your sister, it would not be best to name it “My Younger Sister Liz.” No one except a family member would be interested in buying such a painting.
Girl in the Red Dress by Teresa Bernard
However, if you were to name it “Girl in the Red Dress,” then you have suddenly expanded your audience to more potential buyers.
Tip # 3: Include the name of the place when naming a painting of a particular location, especially if it is of a famous place. People want to know what or where the location is especially if it is a place they are familiar with, such as a familiar mountain range, hometown or old homestead where they grew up, etc. They will also want to know the name of a place they have visited before or hope to see someday. Be sure to title the painting by location name if it is a famous landmark, national monument, or park. Lastly, if it is not familiar to many, viewers can still be curious enough to want to know the name.
Tip #4: Never name your painting “Untitled.” This can be a real deal stopper and a complete turn-off to a potential customer. Viewers and potential buyers will have difficulty believing your work has value if your piece is called “Untitled.” Titles do matter to an art buyer!
Furthermore, if you are selling online, “Untitled” won’t get you anywhere in the search engines. Try typing the keyword “untitled” in Google, DuckDuckGo, or some other search engine and see what the results are. You’ll have a hard time finding your masterpiece in the SERPs (Search Engine Results Page). It will be buried so deep your painting will never get found.
Garden Tomb at Sunset by Teresa Bernard
Tip #5: For specific genres, like portraits, landscapes, historic events, etc., you might try the following:
Portraits — Include the individual’s name, add the date and occupation.
Landscapes — Start with the location, maybe include the time of day, the season of the year, and perhaps the mood as well. Example: “The Garden Tomb at Sunset“
Tip #6: Start with the artwork’s focal point. This will usually be the most apparent element of the piece. Titling your painting after the focal point will help others understand your artwork better, especially if your piece is abstract.
Tip #7: Get others involved in the naming process. You can ask others for help naming your artwork or get their impressions on a title you are considering. What might sound like a clever title to you could be a total flop. Getting feedback from others will help you choose just the right name for your masterpiece.
Tip #8: For multiple pieces in a series of paintings, you might want to name them sequentially. For instance, if you wanted to do a series of snow paintings, they could be titled “Fence Post in the Snow #1”, “Fence Post in the Snow #2”, and “Fence Post in the Snow #3,” etc. You get the idea. Or you can give them all similar names as I did in my Peggy’s Cove series. I simply named these “Peggy’s Cove,” “Return to Peggy’s Cove,” and “Peggy’s Cove Revisited.”
Peggy’s Cove by Teresa BernardReturn To Peggy’s Cove by Teresa BernardPeggy’s Cove Revisited by Teresa Bernard
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We looked at the basics of color and its relationship on the color wheel in the previous lesson, “
2) When color opposites are placed next to each other, especially when fully saturated, they create the strongest contrast between them. They will even create the optical illusion of appearing to vibrate. This illusion is most evident between red and green.
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