Space Art: Exploring Positive and Negative Space, Perspective, and More

Question 1

What best describes the difference between foreground and background in a picture?

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The foreground is closer to the viewer, while the background is further away.

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The background is closer to the viewer, while the foreground is further away.

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The foreground is larger than the background.

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The background is larger than the foreground.

Question 2

Which of the following colors would be most effective in conveying a sense of distance in a landscape drawing?

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

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Green

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using overlapping in a drawing?

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To create the illusion of depth

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To make the drawing more realistic

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To add interest to the drawing

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To simplify the drawing

Question 4

How can linear perspective be distinguished from atmospheric perspective?

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Linear perspective uses lines to create depth, while atmospheric perspective uses color.

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Atmospheric perspective uses lines to create depth, while linear perspective uses color.

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Linear perspective creates depth in two dimensions, while atmospheric perspective creates depth in three dimensions.

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Atmospheric perspective creates depth in two dimensions, while linear perspective creates depth in three dimensions.

Question 5

What is the term for the area in a work of art that appears to be furthest away?

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Background

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Foreground

Question 6

What is the term for the way that objects appear to fade in brightness and color as they recede into the distance?

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Atmospheric perspective

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Linear perspective

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Value

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Saturation

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of positive space in a painting?

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A tree

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The sky

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The clouds

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The ground

Question 8

What is the effect of using linear perspective in a drawing?

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It makes objects appear more realistic.

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It makes objects appear closer to the viewer.

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It makes objects appear further away from the viewer.

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It distorts the shape of objects.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way to create the illusion of space in a drawing?

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Using complementary colors

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Overlapping

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Shading

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Using a light source

Question 10

What is the term for the area in a painting that appears to be closest to the viewer?

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Foreground

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Middle ground

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Background

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Positive space

Question 11

What is the empty space around an object in an artwork?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Foreground

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Background

Question 12

Which technique makes objects appear farther away in a drawing?

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Atmospheric perspective

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Linear perspective

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Overlapping

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Contrast

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of objects in atmospheric perspective?

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Objects become larger

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Objects become less clear

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Objects become darker

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Objects change color

Question 14

What part of a space drawing is most detailed?

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The focal point

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The background

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The edges

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The center

Question 15

Which of these is a positive shape?

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A rocket

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The night sky

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A cloud

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A shadow

Question 16

What term describes the space surrounding an object in a drawing or painting?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 17

What is the part of a drawing or painting that appears to be closest to the viewer?

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Foreground

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Background

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Middle ground

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Subject

Question 18

Which color is NOT a primary color?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 19

What term refers to the arrangement and organization of elements in a drawing or painting?

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Composition

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Balance

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Unity

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Rhythm

Question 20

Which color is considered a warm color?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 21

What technique involves using light and shadow to create a sense of depth?

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Chiaroscuro

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Grisaille

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Impasto

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Sfumato

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of perspective used in art?

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Color perspective

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Linear perspective

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Atmospheric perspective

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Value perspective

Question 23

What term describes the illusion of three-dimensionality created in a drawing or painting?

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Depth

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Volume

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Mass

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Space

Question 24

Which item from the list below is NOT an element of art that we are studying in this unit?

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Volume

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Linear perspective

Question 25

When objects appear to get smaller as they move away from the viewer in a drawing, it is called:

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Linear perspective

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Positive space

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Atmospheric perspective

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Negative space

Question 26

What is the difference between positive and negative space?

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Positive space is what you draw, while negative space is the empty space around it.

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Positive space is the foreground, while negative space is the background.

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Positive space is light, while negative space is dark.

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There is no difference between positive and negative space.

Question 27

What is the best way to practice creating the illusion of depth in your drawings?

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Draw from life and observe the world around you.

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Use a ruler to create precise lines

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Copy other artists' work

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Trace over photographs

Question 28

Which of these is a characteristic of positive space?

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It is the subject of the artwork or the main focus.

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It is the empty space around the subject.

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It is always darker than the negative space.

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It is always lighter than the negative space.

Question 29

Which of these artists is known for their use of linear perspective?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Claude Monet

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 30

Which technique makes things in a painting seem far away?

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Atmospheric perspective

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Linear perspective

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Foreshortening

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Chiaroscuro

Question 31

What part of a painting is closer to the viewer?

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Foreground

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Background

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Light source

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Focal point

Question 32

Where does the light come from in a painting?

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Light source

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Foreground

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Background

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Focal point

Question 33

What is the empty space around and behind the main focus of an artwork called?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Foreground

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Background

Question 34

When things in a painting look smaller and less clear the farther away they are, what is that called?

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Objects appear smaller and less distinct as they recede into the distance

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Objects appear larger and more distinct as they recede into the distance

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Objects appear the same size and distinctness regardless of their distance

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Objects appear brighter and more colorful as they recede into the distance

Question 35

Which of these best describes the difference between positive and negative space?

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Positive space is the area that is filled in, while negative space is the area that is empty

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Positive space is the area that is behind the main subject, while negative space is the area that is in front of the main subject

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Positive space is the area that is lighter in color, while negative space is the area that is darker in color

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Positive space is the area that is more important, while negative space is the area that is less important

Question 36

How does atmospheric perspective affect the appearance of a distant object in an outdoor landscape compared to a similar object in an indoor scene?

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The distant outdoor object will appear less detailed.

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The distant outdoor object will appear more detailed.

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Atmospheric perspective will not affect the appearance of the distant objects.

Question 37

Which of the following is not an element of art that is explored in this unit on space?

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Color theory

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Linear perspective

Question 38

When objects in a drawing appear larger in the foreground than in the background, it is an example of:

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Linear perspective

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Positive space

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Atmospheric perspective

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Negative space

Question 39

Which art technique involves using lighter and warmer colors in the foreground and darker and cooler colors in the background to create a sense of depth?

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Atmospheric perspective

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Linear perspective

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Positive space

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Negative space

Question 40

In a work of art, the area that is unoccupied by objects is called:

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Foreground

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Background

Question 41

Which technique is NOT used to create foreground and background in art?

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Trimming the edges of the artwork

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Placing objects in front of or behind others

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Adjusting the lighting to create shadows

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Changing the size of objects to make them appear closer or farther away

Question 42

In art, what is 'positive space'?

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The main object or shape being shown

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The empty areas around the main object

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The background or surroundings of the object

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Areas of the artwork that are not filled with any objects

Question 43

When artists use linear perspective and atmospheric perspective in architecture, what do these techniques help to create?

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The illusion of space and depth

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The illusion of movement and sound

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The illusion of light and shadow

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The illusion of texture and pattern

Question 44

Which type of perspective emphasizes objects seeming to become smaller and closer together as they recede?

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Linear perspective

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Positive perspective

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Atmospheric perspective

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Negative perspective

Question 45

What do we call the space in an artwork where no objects are present?

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Negative space

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Foreground

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Positive space

Question 46

What is the area of an artwork that appears closest to us?

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Foreground

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Background

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Negative space

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Positive space

Question 47

Which type of perspective depicts objects as less distinct and fading into the distance?

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Atmospheric perspective

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Negative perspective

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Positive perspective

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Curvilinear perspective

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of art?

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Light

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Form

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Shape

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Color

Question 49

What technique involves using variations in darkness and lightness to create depth and contrast?

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Shading

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Color blending

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Smudging

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Hatching

Question 50

In art, which of these is an example of positive space?

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The shape of a tree

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The empty space around the tree

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The frame of the artwork

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The background behind the tree

Question 51

What is the main difference between foreground and background in a drawing or painting?

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The foreground is closer to you than the background

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The foreground is usually more colorful

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The foreground is always in focus

Question 52

How do you balance a drawing or painting?

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By spreading the visual elements evenly

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By using bright colors

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By making it symmetrical

Question 53

What is abstract art?

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Art that doesn't look like anything from the real world

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Art that is very realistic

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Art that uses only geometric shapes

Question 54

What are sketchbooks used for in art?

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To experiment with ideas and practice drawing

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To store finished artwork

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To take notes about art history

Question 55

Which of these is a material used for drawing?

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Graphite

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Oil paint

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Clay

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Watercolor

Question 56

What is one of the main purposes of art?

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To allow someone to share their thoughts and feelings

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To decorate buildings

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To make money