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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. Any object or element that is less important






2. The variations of the louder and softer sections of a single piece of music






3. A reptition of shape or line creatse a sense of rhythm - rhythm used to evoke movement like a rendition of waves






4. Why art flourished in the Renaissance






5. An activity that enhances sight - sound - taste - touch - smell and used by actors to deepen character development






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






7. Combination of tone that creates a quality of relaxation






8. Colors that appear to 'come forward' likke red and orange and yellow






9. The tactile quality of the art






10. Low arm position in dance






11. Music made by medieval monks that had multiple harmonies and voices






12. Small objects that actors handle on stage






13. A very fast tempo






14. Lines that suggests rigidity in art






15. Early European dance known for its tiny steps






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






17. Originates from European folk dancing






18. Students can explain and demonstrate how to be good audience members






19. 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






20. Originated in 1800s and spread across America






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






22. 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






23. The particular arrangement of form - colors - lines - and other elements in a painting






24. Lines that suggest agitation






25. Space that establishes objects relative positions in art






26. The entry path in Japanese theater in which an actor becomes a character






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






28. 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






29. The state of being at rest in dance






30. A large group of instrument players - usually 75 to 90 people






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






32. Fast tempo






33. Laern to distinguish one dance from another - based on music - setting - costume and speed






34. 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






35. Where and when actor will move on stage






36. Plays that end happily






37. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






39. The strength or purity of a color






40. Type of stage named after aan arch that frames the actors as you look at the stage - most auditoriums have this kind of stage - the audience is looking directly at the performers






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






42. 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






43. Intermediate tempo






44. A series of emotions that clensed the collective psyche






45. The distance between notes






46. The final step before a production in which the play is rehaersed with costumes and makeup and full staging with full stage crew






47. Wind instruments made of metal like the horn - bugle - trumpet - jug - tuba - bazooka - didgeridoo - trombone






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






49. A character's overall goal within the play






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