Visual Elements

Quiz

Identify the terms being defined or

described on the following statements.

Line
1. An element of art that is used to
define shape, contours, and outlines,
also to suggest mass and volume.

Sketch Lines
2. Lines that captures the appearance
of an object or impression of a place.

Expressive Lines
3. Line that are energetic and catches
the movement and gestures of an
active figure.

Contour Lines
4. Lines that describe the shape of an
object and the interior detail.

Outline
5. Lines made by the edge of an
object or its silhouette.

Calligraphic Line / Calligraphy

6. Greek word meaning beautiful
writing.

Implied Lines
7. Lines that are not actually drawn
but created by a group of objects seen
from a distance.

Organic Shapes
8. Shapes we see in nature and with
characteristics that are free flowing,
informal and irregular.

Geometric Shapes
9. Circles, Squares, rectangles and
triangles. We see them in architecture
and manufactured items.

Negative Shape
10. In a drawing it is the space around
the positive shape or the shape
around the bowl of fruit. In sculpture
it is the empty shape around and
between the sculptures.

Dynamic Shape
11. Shapes that appears moving and
active.

Static Shape
12. Shapes that appears stable and
resting

Monochromatic Color
13. It is where one color is used but in
different values and intensity.

13. It is where one color is used but in

different values and intensity.

Green
14. Blue combines with yellow

Red & Blue

15. What colors are combined to come
up with a violet color?

width
length
direction
focus
feeling

16-20. Give the five (5) characteristics

of a line.