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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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1. Achieved by having a center from which elements - such as line and color - radiate outward towards the sta edges= ex: two dimensional and three dimensional






2. A work usually identified by a number






3. Low arm position in dance






4. The speed at which the play moves along






5. Martha Graham developed performance dance that involves dance shoes and emphasizes free flowign costumes to express ideas and feelings






6. Plays that end happily






7. A character's overall goal within the play






8. Character's immediate reason for acting the way they do or saying what they say






9. A predecessor of the piano - sounded by plucking strings






10. A succession of musical tones or notes based on mathematical progressions known as a scale






11. The pre - eminent European form of performance dance. It is rooted in the Italian Renaissance. Russia has some of the world's foremost dancers and dance companies - utilizes elaborate costume and scenery. Movements are stylized and technical with pre






12. A term that applies to any work of visual art that is formed by two or more forms of media






13. The flat surface within both sides of a central line






14. Arrangement of units into patterns in dance






15. no stage at all - like classroom or playground






16. Asian dance form that evolved over 200 years from folk traditions combined with opera - ballet - acrobatics and other elements






17. An adagio movement in which the dancer pivots completely around one foot while mantiaining a pose with their leg






18. The five positions of the arms and feet because they are the basis of all steps of dance






19. Movement - geseture - and faical expression to convey ideas and emotions without the use of words






20. A very fast tempo






21. Lines that suggest calm






22. Music evolved from freed African americans who heard European folk music and classical music






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






24. Combination of tone that produces qualtiy of tension






25. Dances developed in the U.S.






26. Tehcnical components - including acting and directing






27. Three or more harmonious notes that are played together - like through a guitar or piano






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






29. Sculpted pfigures projecting from a background






30. A devie used to allow one color or tone to merge with another






31. Very slow tempo






32. A series of emotions that clensed the collective psyche






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






34. Actor in kabuki holds a picturesque pose to establish or theme






35. Colors that are closely related to one another - like blue - blue - green and green






36. If a line was drawn in the center of theart - they would be mirror images of each other






37. Typically not intended for public viewing with any level ofpreparation by participants






38. Children express emotions through movement - learn improv to respond to music or oral prompts






39. Prossessing qualities of height - width and depth






40. Activities that are approrpriate for children that are used to develop acting skills






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






42. Lines that suggest opposition in art






43. Instruments played with a string like a violin - viola - cello - banjo - piano - guitar - harp






44. Looking at how the objects portrayed in a painting. The object that is emphasized is the dominant one. You must ask why it was selected compared to something else to determine why the artist mae the work






45. The strength or purity of a color






46. A drama that is musical in which the characters are typecast. the characters that are good are very good and the characters that are evil are usually pretty evil.






47. The characteristic we think of as color (red - orange yellow - blue - green - and violet)






48. Form of Greek drama that coexisted with tragedy in the classic period that ridiculed the gods and used bawdy language






49. Music with a fast tempo; also referas to the unaccented beat






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