Ch 4 & 5, Pattern, Texture, Space, Time, Motion

1. Which of the following is true of foreshortening?

The object closest to us will appear the largest

The object is portrayed in a compact manner

Rules of linear perspective are applied to forms

All of the above

Foreshortening is the application of the rules of linear perspective to a form. Objects in the foreground are largest and the object is visually compacted.

Explanation

Foreshortening is the application of the rules of linear perspective to a form. Objects in the foreground are largest and the object is visually compacted.

2. Which of the following is true of pattern?

It is defined as a repetitive motif

It is said to have a flattening effect

As seen here, the scale of motifs remains unchanged, regardless of its place in the picture plane

All of the above

Pattern is defined as a repetitive motif. The flatness achieved in this image is partially due to the use of pattern, with its lack of scale changes, and lack of modeling. Scale of objects in a pattern do not change in relation to their placement in the picture plane. ( Like patterns on fabrics, they are not smaller at the top than on the bottom, as they do not intend to to imply depth.)

Explanation

Pattern is defined as a repetitive motif. The flatness achieved in this image is partially due to the use of pattern, with its lack of scale changes, and lack of modeling. Scale of objects in a pattern do not change in relation to their placement in the picture plane. ( Like patterns on fabrics, they are not smaller at the top than on the bottom, as they do not intend to to imply depth.)

3. Which terms are reflected in this sculpture?

3- dimensional

Kinetic

Sculpture in the round

All of the above

Sculpture is three dimensional. If you can observe it from all sides, it is sculpture in the round. Sculpture that actually moves is kinetic.

Explanation

Sculpture is three dimensional. If you can observe it from all sides, it is sculpture in the round. Sculpture that actually moves is kinetic.

4. Which of the following techniques were used to imply depth in this work?

Changes in scale according to placement in the picture plane (diminution)

Modeling

Linear perspective

All of the above

Things closest to us are largest & most detailed (bottom of the picture plane). Objects get smaller and less defined as we move up the picture plane (diminution). The narrowing of the stream at the top of the picture plane reflects linear perspective.

Explanation

Things closest to us are largest & most detailed (bottom of the picture plane). Objects get smaller and less defined as we move up the picture plane (diminution). The narrowing of the stream at the top of the picture plane reflects linear perspective.

5. Concerning texture, which of the following are applicable?

Impasto

Actual texture

Implied texture

Impasto and actual texture

Texture is a surface quality that can be actual (something that can be felt) or implied (visual only, not a tactile quality). Impasto is the heavy application of paint that renders an actual texture that can be felt. This painting has actual texture, known as impasto.

Explanation

Texture is a surface quality that can be actual (something that can be felt) or implied (visual only, not a tactile quality). Impasto is the heavy application of paint that renders an actual texture that can be felt. This painting has actual texture, known as impasto.

6. Because this is a drawing, not an actual package, it is said to be:

Naturalistic

Realistic

Trompe l'oeil

All of the above

Naturalistic and realistic only

A photo is a yardstick of reality. This drawing looks like the actual object therefore it can be described as naturalistic or realistic. Trompe l'oeil, "to fool the eye" in French, is used to describe such faithfulness in representation.

Explanation

A photo is a yardstick of reality. This drawing looks like the actual object therefore it can be described as naturalistic or realistic. Trompe l'oeil, "to fool the eye" in French, is used to describe such faithfulness in representation.

7. Considering scale of objects, in relation to the picture plane, which of the following is not true?

Objects closest to the viewer are largest

Objects closest to the viewer are most the detailed

The scale of objects changes with their placement in the picture plane; they get larger towards the top

Objects in the background are shown as smaller and less detailed

In reality, mountain is far larger than a tree. However, in a painting, a mountain is depicted on a smaller scale to imply depth.

Explanation

In reality, mountain is far larger than a tree. However, in a painting, a mountain is depicted on a smaller scale to imply depth.

8. Concerning 2-D art and movement, which of the following is not true?

Movement can only be implied in a 2-D work of art

2-D art is said to be kinetic

Movement can be implied through the use of repetitive forms

Actual movement is only reflected in video/film or in kinetic art. Movement is only implied in 2-D art through repetition or diagonal lines.

Explanation

Actual movement is only reflected in video/film or in kinetic art. Movement is only implied in 2-D art through repetition or diagonal lines.

9. What type of perspective is not used in this painting?

One-point linear perspective

Two-point linear perspective

Isometric perspective

Atmospheric perspective

The receding barrel vaults at the top of the painting indicate 1-point linear perspective. The man leaning on the short column marks the use of two point linear perspective (corner of the column faces the viewer). Isometric perspective, used in Asian art has parallel lines that do not converge ( not shown here). Atmospheric perspective is the loss of details in the distance

Explanation

The receding barrel vaults at the top of the painting indicate 1-point linear perspective. The man leaning on the short column marks the use of two point linear perspective (corner of the column faces the viewer). Isometric perspective, used in Asian art has parallel lines that do not converge ( not shown here). Atmospheric perspective is the loss of details in the distance