Analyzing the Meaning of Art — Unit test Answers

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.

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.emphasizesc.visualizesb.paintsd.outlines

Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.a.commemorationc.monumentb.symbolismd.abstractism

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Above is an image of King Tut’s Gold Sarcophagus, which is an example of how the Egyptian commemorated the dead. Explain how Egyptian commemorate the wealthy and royal dead and why?

Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences. What methodological approach was considered in creating this piece? Justify your answer.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Does this work of art have harmony and variety? Why?

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing this statue.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. This photograph, American Troops Landing on D-Day, was taken by a war correspondent during WWII. What do you notice about this picture? How does it make you feel when you see it?

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the piece, artist, and type of art. What symbolism do you observe in this piece and what could it tell us about the artist? What were the intentions of this artist?

Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. For the above visual narration, provide its title, medium, and both its historical and practical significance.

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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Has the artist in the piece above entitled, Canyon, used all seven principles of design? Give one example used by the artist in this piece for each of the following principles: balance, harmony, proportion, and movement.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Look closely at this piece. Describe what you see. You will want to include the following principles of design in your answer: balance, proportion, harmony, variety, and movement.

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Define symbolic proportion. How has the artist used symbolic proportion when creating Mary and Jesus (Christ), in this piece entitled, Mary and Christ Enthroned?