The Nature Of Art

Forms of art depend upon _____________________ a. the message the artist wants to convey and the culture. b. the artist's tastes and the message the artist wants to convey. c. current trends and available materials. d. the money the artist can get from pieces sold.

Art is often controversial because __________________ a. artists use the elements of art in creative ways, which often offend the public. b. art is almost always based on religious beliefs or cultural circumstances. c. artists and observers have varying ideas of what art is. d. art is no longer a respected profession.

Which of the following statements does not define what art is? a. Art combines balance, proportion, composition, and imagery. b. Art is appreciated by all individuals when examined carefully. c. Art is a reproduction of reality, emotions, or circumstances. d. Art is controversial because many people do not share the same appreciation of art.

What is the most common purpose for composition in art? a. It helps the artist create a meaningful experience. b. It provides guidelines for artists, so that their pieces can be understood by the public. c. It provides an understanding of, and agreement among, all the elements. d. It ensures a realistic, proportional reproduction of a piece of art.

Brancusi's well-known sculpture of a bird was intended to ____________ a. display the physical qualities of a bird. b. emphasize the relative size of birds to humans. c. show the calming attributes of birds. d. emphasize the graceful qualities of a bird. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The artist who painted this piece of modern art focused mainly on __________ and __________. a. balance; design c. symbolism; design b. balance; proportion d. imagery; arrangement Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence. When we see something that exists in real life, there are many different ways to display imagery and importance using art. What the artist _____________ depends on what he/she wants to communicate. a. emphasizes c. visualizes b. paints d. outlines Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements best describes James Auduborn's intentions when he painted, Wild Turkey? a. He intended to portray the bird realistically, and yet also show its unique and beautiful qualities. b. He intended to change people's perception of the wild turkey, by showing how beautiful it can be when looked at through an artistic eye. c. He intended to show the gracefulness of a wild turkey in motion. d. He intended to do all of the above through his painting, Wild Turkey. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Proportion is ________________ a. the all-encompassing reproduction of a person or thing. b. the relative size of an object as compared to another, or as compared to the other elements in the piece. c. the arrangement of visual elements in a piece, which helps to create understanding and convey the artist's message. d. the arrangement of elements in order to create equilibrium and a piece that is aesthetically pleasing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The court case Constantin Brancusi v. United States determined that ____________ was a piece of art, and not a kitchen utensil as U.S. customs believed it to be. a. Wild Turkey c. Pigeon Stance b. Birds in Flight d. Bird in Space Please select the best answer from the choices provided