Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Texture can be created through
		A)	physical variations in a surface.
		B)	multiplication of individual marks.
		C)	pattern.
		D)	the materials used.
		E)	All of the above.


2	Continuous values within a shape are called:
		A)	shading.
		B)	grisaille.
		C)	gradation.
		D)	density.
		E)	Shading and gradation.


3	A backlight is often used to_____ . A fill light is often used to _____.
		A)	increase definition between foreground and background, decrease contrast.
		B)	decrease contrast between foreground and background, increase contrast.
		C)	decrease color, decrease texture
		D)	decrease performance, increase stability
		E)	increase motion, decrease visibility


4	An ____________ image is derived from a visual source, but bears little resemblance to the referent.
		A)	descriptive
		B)	representational
		C)	abstract
		D)	non-objective
		E)	organic


5	The human mind's necessity for closure is most likely to be implemented when viewing
		A)	an implied line.
		B)	a hatched line.
		C)	a gestural line.
		D)	a calligraphic line.
		E)	an actual line.


6	The outer edge of a design creates the
		A)	format.
		B)	positive shape.
		C)	figure.
		D)	volume.
		E)	format and volume.


7	Which answer doesn't fit? Line can be created using:
		A)	a point in motion
		B)	a series of adjacent points
		C)	a connection between points
		D)	an implied connection between points
		E)	a broad area of texture or color


8	The major difference between tactile and visual texture is that
		A)	tactile texture simulates physical texture.
		B)	visual texture can actually be felt.
		C)	visual texture can appear both smooth and rough; tactile texture has a limited array of physical qualities.
		D)	tactile texture can be created using multiple shapes; visual texture cannot.
		E)	tactile texture appeals to the sense of touch.


9	Grisaille is
		A)	gray underpainting.
		B)	an illusory texture.
		C)	a value scale.
		D)	a cast shadow.
		E)	a network of gray lines.


10	Cross contour lines are
		A)	straight and parallel.
		B)	curved and parallel.
		C)	straight and intersecting.
		D)	curved and intersecting.
		E)	none of the above.


11	An increase in value can intensify all of the following, EXCEPT
		A)	volume.
		B)	contrast.
		C)	illusion of space.
		D)	density.
		E)	definition.


12	A good example of "trompe l'oeil" would be
		A)	a non-objective painting.
		B)	a painting that simulates the extension of architectural space.
		C)	a high-contrast painting.
		D)	an abstract painting.
		E)	All of the above.

2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.