Which of the following is a definition of art appreciation?
The application of basic tools of visual literacy to understand and admire works of
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Which of the following terms refers to the economic circulation of works of art?
Art Market
The idea that a work of art represents an artists unique vision, uninfluenced by other artists or other works of art, is referred to as __________.
originality
In order to give the illusion of depth in a work of art, an artist might create space between two or more objects. This space between objects is called __________.
negative space
In the Allegory of the Art of Painting by Jan Vermeer, what object appears in the foreground?
The curtain to the left of the chair
Which of the following is the correct definition of carving?
Creating a sculpture by scraping away or removing material from a hard substance until the desired shape emerges
The visual conventions used to depict the Buddha in art are examples of __________.
iconography
Which of the following characteristics describe this image?
Texture, mixed media
Artists could make their own paint by combining pigment and a(n) __________, such as oil or water, and could control the thickness of the paint by adjusting the quantity of these ingredients.
binder
Select the term that does NOT apply to Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa.
Experimental media
Which of the following is the correct definition of genius?
An exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, or creative person
Why is the building below, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, an example of site specificity?
Because it was specifically designed to blend into its surroundings.
Which of the following is a definition of "canon?"
Works of art that are considered to be most important for study
Which of the following is NOT a career that requires knowledge of art history?
Corporate lawyer
Which of the following elements is present in this image?
Curvilinear line
__________ refers to the values developed through exposure to the same types of ideas.
Mass Culture
Which of the following is the correct definition of context?
The historical, social, political, religious, and geographical situations in which works of art are created
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of this painting?
Self-portrait
Which of the following elements is present in this image?
Positioning
Which of the following is a characteristic of this image?
Use of complementary colors
Which of the following works is an example of new media in art?
#3 Computers
Which of the following formal elements are present in this image?
Asymmetry, balance
Which of the following achievements in art history is attributed to Giorgio Vasari?
Pioneered the biographical approach to the study of art history
Barbara Kruger's use of a particular shade of red represents which type of style?
Personal style
_____________________ is the organized worship of a higher power or supreme being.
RELIGION
Which of the following is a characteristic of this painting?
It is an example of representation. While not intended to be highly realistic, it is still a recognizable depiction of a landscape.
Select the option that is true about the image below.
Contains primary color
Which set of terms apply to the printmaking process?
Two-dimensional and additive
Which of the following works is an example of experimental media?
#2 Ocean Swirl
Which of the answer choices is a characteristic of this work of art?
Three-dimensional
Which of the following is the correct definition of sociology?
The study of the development, structure, and function of human society [Show Less]