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CSET Visual Arts

Subjects : cset, visual-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Where and when actor will move on stage






2. A passing position in which the foot passes by the knee of a supporting leg






3. The state of being at rest in dance






4. The strength or purity of a color






5. The speed of the beats and how fast they come one after another






6. The ability to get into the air and remain there long enough to perform various movements






7. (space that is not used in art). Objects surrounded by this space like an apple on a white canvas) emphasize the object painted (the apple)






8. Understanding the time - place - and context of artworks. Important for written response






9. Interpreting the value of art and art work. Important for written response






10. Students who learn about dance composition and performance make judgements and present reasoned descriptoions of aesthetic choices






11. The speed at which the play moves along






12. Became popular in Argentina and spread to North America and Europe






13. Hero that had a fatal flaw that broguht about its downfall






14. Colors that are associated with heat or dry objects like red - orange - and yellow (fire)






15. Practice creating or performing works of art. Important for written response






16. The amount of light and dark areas in a composition. Can be used for showing opaque: the limitation of light - not transparent or transluscent






17. Originated in 1800s and spread across America






18. Means song or dance - a traditional form of Japanese theater with exaggerated make - up worn by actors and ornate clothes. Ornate costumes designate lass - traits - orage of character. Elaborate wigs worn for men - women and demons. beautiful fans im






19. Emphasis on time in dance






20. Students can evaluate dance in terms of the elements - like choreography and the impact of space - constumes and other considerations






21. A drawing tha t does not have the same image on both sides






22. Can describe function of dance in society - like courtship - ritual - and entertainment






23. Step of two which is a classical ballet move






24. Originated in Spain among gypsy dancers and also in India






25. Basic artistic literacy. students learn to use elements unique to arts to help them process sensory information. Important for written response






26. Most traditional and contemproary cultures have dance eto showcase courtship - group harmony - and enjoyment






27. Every Good Boy Does Fine






28. Any object or element that is less important






29. Intermediate tempo






30. The return of a main theme which alternates with secondary theme like ABABA or ABACA






31. The person who sees the overall actual staging of the production






32. Silent depiction of a static scene - often the reproduction of a painting or other pictures






33. Commercial theater that took over US after WWII and named after a NY boulevard that runs through a Manhattan theater district with long runs of a single play






34. A person who acquires necessary funds and acts as administer of the production. A person who finds a play that they will be interested in - producer at school plays is usually a teacher






35. category of literature intended for the stage. Greek playwrights like Aeschylus - Sophocles - and Euripides are considered world's greatest playwrights - specifically in tragedies. actors wore masks with exaggerated expressions instead of makeup - ch






36. European artist who reached his height in the early 19th Century and pioneered the Romantic style






37. Learning dance specifc to 18th and 19th century America - understanding different roles of men and women in dance






38. Dance - music - theater - and visual arts






39. A leap in which the dancer turns halfway in midair to land facing thedirection where the movement started






40. People who are responsible for all technical aspects of the show






41. Lines that suggest agitation






42. Combination of tone that produces qualtiy of tension






43. The characteristic sound of a voice or instrument






44. The depiction of a form in its realistic - true - life image






45. Fast tempo






46. The one point or area that catches the person's eye. Notice how your eye moves as it focuses on different pieces of art






47. The way that opposites (dark vs light - black vs white) are portrayed within an artwork






48. Dancing on the ball of the foot - or half - toe






49. genre of theater that focused on life as an unfathombale mystery and as a rideiculous andp ointless endeavor






50. Rotating the leg outward from the hip so taht the feet from a straight line on the floor andtoes arefacing away from eah other