7th Grade Visual Arts Baseline 2013-2014
Name ____________________________________
Block/Period_____________
Points earned________/45
VOCABULARY MATCHING SECTION
Write the letter of the definitions in the appropriate numbered vocabulary block. 1 point for
each correct response.
1Unity
9. Complimentary Colors
2.Secondary Colors
10. Value
3.Variety
11. Intensity
4.Portrait
12. Color
5.Asymmetrical
13. Still Life
6.Shade
14. Background
7.Space
15. Tint
8.Middle ground
DEFINITIONS
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An element of art that describes the relative lightness or darkness of a color.
A light color achieved by adding white to a color.
These colors are opposites on the color wheel
The area that appears between the foreground and background.
Differences achieved by changing elements in a composition to add interest.
A type of balance where elements are arranged differently on each side of an imagined
midline.
A dark color achieved by adding black to a color.
An arrangement of inanimate objects
An element of art that is the area in and around objects in a composition.
Colors made by mixing two primary colors.
Refers to the brightness or dullness of a color.
A principle of design which is the quality of having all parts look as if they belong
together; achieved by proximity or repetition.
The area that appears to be farthest away or behind the other objects.
Artwork that shows the face or figure of a person.
An element of art defined as the effect of light reflecting from an object onto the eye.
Use this work of art to answer questions 16-22. For questions 16-22, DESCRIBE 1 way this
work of art shows each element of art. 1 point will be given for each correct response.
Vegetarian Vegetable from
Campbell's Soup II, 1969
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–
1987)
Screenprint
Image taken from: "Andy Warhol: Vegetarian
Vegetable from Campbell's Soup II
(1972.724.3)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art
History. New York: The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, 2000–.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-ofart/1972.724.3 (October 2006)
16.One example of line:
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17.One example of shape:
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18.One example of color:
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19.One example of space:
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20.One example of texture:
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21.One example of value:
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22.One example of form :
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23. Give one example of how a skill from another class can help you in art class (1 point)
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List the Principles of Design (1 point each):
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31. Give one example of how to use art materials safely (1 point):
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32. Describe how you can collaborate to create art (1 point): ____________________________
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33. ON THE BACK OF THIS PAPER, use the elements of art and principles of design to create a
work of art that communicates a feeling or idea. (10 points)
Answer questions 34 and 35 after you have completed your drawing.
34. Describe how you used the elements of art and principles of design to create this work of
art. (1 point)
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35. Look at the work of art that you created. What are two things you could do to the work of
art to make it better? (2 points, 1 point for each area of improvement)
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
Score out of 10 points for drawing_______________/10
DO NOT FORGET TO FLIP THIS PAPER OVER AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 34 and 35 after you are
finished with your work of art!