Reading Visual Arts M.

1. What are the main subjects depicted in many cave paintings?

A) Abstract shapes and patterns
B) Landscapes and city scenes
C) Animals and human figures
D) Religious symbols and texts
2. What is the primary writing system of Ancient Egypt that uses pictorial symbols?
A) Cuneiform
B) Hieroglyphics
C) Runes
D) Sanskrit
3. Who is the ancient Greek sculptor known for creating the statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Phidias
C) Michelangelo
D) Donatello
4. Which Renaissance artist is famous for his paintings "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper"?
A) Michelangelo
B) Raphael
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Donatello
5. Which Renaissance artist is known for creating the "Sistine Chapel Ceiling" in the Vatican?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Raphael
C) Michelangelo
D) Donatello
6. Which Baroque artist is known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro (light and shadow) in his
paintings, including "The Calling of Saint Matthew"?

A) Titian
B) Caravaggio
C) Raphael
D) Leonardo da Vinci

7. Which Dutch artist is renowned for his mastery of chiaroscuro and is known for works like
"The Night Watch"?

A) Johannes Vermeer
B) Jan Steen
C) Rembrandt van Rijn
D) Pieter Bruegel the Elder

8. Claude Monet's fascination with water and reflections is evident in his series of paintings
featuring:
A) Sunflowers
B) Poppies
C) Water lilies
D) Dancers
9. Vincent van Gogh is known for his unique and expressive style that is often associated with
which art movement?
A) Impressionism
B) Cubism
C) Abstract Expressionism
D) Post-Impressionism
10. Pablo Picasso is known for being a pioneer of which art movement, characterized by the
fragmentation of forms and multiple perspectives?

A) Impressionism
B) Cubism
C) Surrealism
D) Abstract Expressionism

11. Which of the following is NOT a common drawing tool or material?

A) Pencils
B) Watercolors
C) Charcoal
D) Pastels
12. It involves applying pigments, such as oils, watercolors, or acrylics.
A. Drawing
B. Print making
C. Painting
D. Sculpture
13. Which of the following is NOT a common material used in printmaking?
A) Etching plates
B) Canvas
C) Woodblocks
D) Silk screens
14. It refers to the art of creating three-dimensional objects or
Artworks
A. Drawing
B. Print making
C. Painting
D. Sculpture
15. Which of the following is the correct order in the steps of visual seeing?
A. Look, observe, see, describe, analyze, interpret
B. Look, observe, see, analyze, describe, interpret
C. Look, observe, analyze, see, describe, interpret
D. Look, describe, see, observe, analyze, interpret
16. It refers to the physical characteristics of an artwork and the arrangement of visual
elements.
A. Symbols
B. Ideas
C. Meaning
D. Form
17. Which of the following terms represents the concepts, themes, or messages the artist aims
to express in their work?

A) Symbols
B) Ideas
C) Meaning
D) Form
18. This refers to the visual or abstract representations that carry
specific meanings or ideas.
A. Symbols
B. Ideas
C. Meaning
D. Form
19. The interpretation or understanding that viewers derive from it. It may be
different for each person and can be influenced by personal experiences and perspectives
A. Symbols
B. Ideas
C. Meaning
D. Form
20. The ability to derive information and meaning from visual materials.
A. Visual literacy
B. Art literacy
C. Visual Art literacy
D. Aesthetic literacy
21. In visual literacy, which two important aspects pertain to how individuals and characters
convey meaning and emotions through their physical expressions and eye movements?

A) Color and texture

B) Composition and framing
C) Lighting and contrast
D) Body language and gaze
22. It refers to the deliberate act of composing a visual image or scene by selecting what
elements to include within the boundaries of the viewfinder.
A. Angle
B. Framing
C. Layout
D. Vectors
23. These are essential concepts in visual literacy, particularly in the fields of
graphic design, photography, and visual arts.

A) Color and texture

B) Composition and framing
C) Lighting and contrast
D) Layout and composition
24. What does visual language, as a branding communication system, primarily consist of?
A) Words and slogans
B) Sounds and music
C) Images, icons, symbols, colors, and aesthetic characteristics
D) Social media engagement
25. The practice of using visual elements to convey a message or evoke emotions.
A. Visual language
B. Visual communication
C. Visual learning
D. Visual Thinking
26. A way of organizing our thoughts and improves our ability to think and communicate.
A. Visual language
B. Visual communication
C. Visual learning
D. Visual Thinking
27. The ability to perceive our surroundings through the light that enters our eyes or vision.
A. Visual perception
B. Visual communication
C. Visual learning
D. Visual Thinking
28. What type of objects are typically depicted as the subject matter in still life artworks?

A) Living creatures and people

B) Inanimate objects like flowers, fruit, or commonplace goods
C) Dynamic and action-packed scenes
D) Abstract shapes and colors
29. The movement that enables the eye to move through and to a
point of focus within awork of art
A. Rhytm
B. Unity
C. Value
D. Space
30. According to the principle of design this is the feeling of harmony between all parts of
artwork which creates sense of completeness
A. Form
B. Shape
C. Value
D. Unity
II. Match each element of art to its corresponding description.

H-31.distribution of visual weight A. Line

G-32. positive and negative areas are defined B. Shape
A-33. continuous mark made on a surface C. Form
B-34. two-dimensional area D. Color
D-35. different wavelengths of light E. Value
E-36.range of lightness and darkness i F. Texture
F-37. tactile quality of a surface G. Space
I-38.use of elements to draw attention H. Balance
J-39. juxtaposition of different elements I. Emphasis
C-40.A three-dimensional object J. Contrast
41. The word Visual is from the late Latin “Visualis which means “sight” or “vision”-True
42. The term “Arts” is derives from the Latin word “ars” which means “technique”-True
43. Visual Arts is meant to be seen and appreciated primarily through tactile perception- false
44. A visually literate person can look at many types of illustrations and be able to interpret a
story, even without the use of words or audio. True
45. The purpose of Art in education is for entertainment and enjoyment-false
46. Line is just two-dimensional, descriptive, implied, and abstract- false
47. Shape is an element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width- True
48. Texture as an element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if
Touched—True
49. Balance refers to the arrangement or positioning of elements in a straight line or proper
order.- false
50. Surreal art explores dreamlike and irrational realms, often challenging the boundaries of
reality and fantasy.- True