Visual Art Terminology - IB English Lang/Lit

Question 1

Which term refers to using opposing or different elements to create visual interest and tension?

Accepted Answer

Contrast

Question 2

Artwork created using a single color but with variations in lightness and darkness (value) to create contrast and depth

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Monochromatic

Question 3

Which term refers to shapes representing recognizable forms, such as people, animals, or objects?

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Figurative

Question 4

Orientation of lines, shapes, and forms within the artwork, which can suggest movement and lead the viewer&#x27;s eye in

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Visual Path

Question 5

Which term refers to evenly balanced shapes with identical parts on both sides?

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Symmetrical

Question 6

Which term refers to the relationship of size and scale between elements within a composition?

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Proportion

Question 7

Which term refers to shapes that have sharp or pointed edges, often found in modern or abstract art?

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Angular

Question 8

Which term refers to shapes that are precise and regular, such as circles, triangles, and squares?

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Geometric

Question 9

Which term refers to colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complimentary

Question 10

Which term refers to irregular and free-flowing shapes, often found in nature?

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Organic

Question 11

Which term refers to brightness, darkness, and shadows to create a sense of depth, volume, and mood within the artwork?

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Light

Question 12

Which term refers to a vertical orientation with greater height than width?

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Portrait

Question 13

Shapes with depth, width, and height, often created using shading and shadowing

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Three-dimensional

Question 14

Which term refers to the repetition of visual elements to create a sense of movement and flow within the artwork?

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Rhythm

Question 15

Which term refers to shapes with only two dimensions and no depth, often found in paintings or drawings?

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Flat

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