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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. Spce that creates depth with parallel lines in art






2. Dances developed in the U.S.






3. The two - dimensional equivalent of form. can be man - made or organic (occurring in nature). Can be open - closed - or free - form






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






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






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






7. Reading by actors who have never before spoken diologue lines of the play






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






9. An outline or profile of an object






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






11. How dancers move - which revealt s their effects of gravity on body mass - can be sustained - collapsing - swiniging - percussive - suspended






12. Space that suggests distant objects in art






13. How the artist's arrangement of elements achieves equilibrium






14. A work usually identified by a number






15. Several tabeaux succeeding one or another in stage






16. (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)






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






18. The group that iscolalborating on the play






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






20. A play set in the coutnryside populated by nymphs - satyrs - shepherds and wandering knights with dancing and singing






21. The strength or purity of a color






22. The oldest forms of art that we know about






23. Originates from European folk dancing






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






25. Arrangement of units into patterns in dance






26. 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






27. characteristic comedy from English Restoration for its glittering language - salacious plots and frequently debaucherous characters






28. A long speech without interruption performed by asingle actor






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






30. 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






31. Small objects that actors handle on stage






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






33. Instruments made out of wood - like the flutes - fife - piccolo - bass flute - recorder - whistle - clarinet - saxophone - bagpipe






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






35. Combination of tone that creates a quality of relaxation






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






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






38. The distance between each note






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






40. A choral music with several simulataneous voice - lines






41. Representing an object by using lines instead of masses






42. Lines that suggest strength in art






43. Artist who led the impressionist movement






44. The distance between notes






45. Volume or clarity needed to be heard by an audience






46. The tactile quality of the art






47. Christian hymns sang by the black slaves






48. Very slow tempo






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






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