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






2. An individual's signal (physical or verbal) that a response is required - an actor's cueto speak - exit - may be a line of dialogue






3. Space that suggests distant objects in art






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






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






6. Parallel lines crossing other parallel lines creating value and texture






7. A rhythm pattern that is stressed or accented and the sounds are uneven






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






9. Any object or element that is less important






10. The characteristic sound of a voice or instrument






11. Very slow tempo






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






13. Sculpted pfigures projecting from a background






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






15. Instruments sounded by striking - like the cymbals - drums - triangle - wood block - xylophone - snare drum - bongo - timpani - piano - chimes - bells - marimba - tambourine






16. A large section of lengthy composition






17. The reason why the art work was created. Bby looking at all the elemnts are principles - you can come up with why did the artist create this work or what does the artist want me to get out of this art






18. 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






19. A material or representation through wich objects can be clearly seen






20. A stage that is meant to viewed from all different kinds of sides






21. A rhythmic effect produced when the expected rhythm pattern is deliberately upset






22. An ancient harp






23. The particular noteon which a scale begins and ends - to be able to name the key - look at the first note on the piece






24. Tehcnical components - including acting and directing






25. Were using styluses of incised ocher dating back 100000 years ago to create works






26. Early European dance known for its tiny steps






27. Raising leg to straightened position with foot very high above ground






28. 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






29. A series of emotions that clensed the collective psyche






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






31. Same idea carried out in three dimensions so you end up with a sculptural piece - 3D version of a collage






32. The images or elements (colors - shapes - lines) that re repeated several times in an art work - can show the dominance of a certain element to help understand the purpose of the art






33. The point in the production of a play that the actors no longer need to reharse with the script because they learned their lines






34. A round rail attached to a wall for dancers to hold onto






35. Dance - music - theater - and visual arts






36. The tactile quality of the art






37. Look at the symbols at the beginning of the line of music that indicate whether or not the note is played a half - step above or half - step below






38. Lines that suggest opposition in art






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






40. A group of lines and spaces that music is written on; it has five lines and four spaces and they each correspond to a specific note or musical tone






41. The distance between notes






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






43. A note of a different pitch thatsounds good when played simulataneously with the melody






44. The shape - structure or organization of a piece - like unity and repetition






45. Fast tempo






46. A work usually identified by a number






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






48. Originates from European folk dancing






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






50. A director's suggestions and corrections for a play