terminology test

Question 1

black, gray, white with no distinctive hues

Answer 1

achromatic

Question 2

a composition that distributes emphasis uniformly throughout the 2D surface by repetition of similar elements

Answer 2

allover pattern (crystallographic balance)

Question 3

a color scheme that combines several hues located next to each other on the color wheel

Answer 3

analogous colors

Question 4

balance achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attraction

Answer 4

asymmetrical balance

Question 5

the equilibrium of opposing or interacting forces in a pictorial composition

Answer 5

balance

Question 6

relating to the hue or saturation of color

Answer 6

chromatic

Question 7

3 colors equidistant on the color wheel

Answer 7

color triad

Question 8

an arrangement of colors based on the sequence of hues in the visible spectrum

Answer 8

color wheel

Question 9

a color scheme incorporating opposite hues on the color wheel

Answer 9

complementary

Question 10

the overall arrangement and organization of visual elements on the 2d surface

Answer 10

composition

Question 11

a line used to follow th eedges of forms and thus describe their outlines

Answer 11

contour

Question 12

a planned arrangement of visual elements to construct an organized visual pattern

Answer 12

design

Question 13

a compositional emphasizing a certain area or object to draw attention to the piece and to encourage closer scrutiny of the work

Answer 13

focal point

Question 14

when referring to objects, it is the shape and structure of a thing; in 2D work it is the visual aspect of composition, structure, and the work as a whole

Answer 14

form

Question 15

a unified configuration or pattern of visual elements whose properties cannot be derived from a simple summation of its parts

Answer 15

gestalt

Question 16

the ancient greek ideal of a perfectly proportioned rectangle using a mathematical ratio called the golden mean

Answer 16

golden rectangle

Question 17

surface of a 2D design that act as the background or surrounding space for the ‘figures’ in the composition

Answer 17

ground

Question 18

a property color defined by distinctions within the visual spectrum or the color wheel

Answer 18

hue

Question 19

the saturation of hue perceived in a color

Answer 19

intensity

Question 20

a color scheme using only one hue with varying degrees of value or intensity

Answer 20

monochromatic

Question 21

unoccupied area or empty space surrounding the objects or figures in a compostition

Answer 21

negative space

Question 22

size measured against other elements or against mental norm or standard

Answer 22

proportion

Question 23

a mental connection btw 2 points or elements, occurs when a figure is pointing or looking in a certain direction, which causes the eye to follow toward the intended focus

Answer 23

psychic line

Question 24

a composition in which all visual elements are balanced around and radiate from a central point

Answer 24

radial balance

Question 25

a hue mixed with black

Answer 25

shade

Question 26

the range of visible color created when white light is passed through a prism

Answer 26

spectrum

Question 27

a quality of composition of form wherein a precise correspondence of elements exists on either side of a center axis or point

Answer 27

symmetry

Question 28

a hue mixed with white

Answer 28

tint

Question 29

a color scheme involving 3 equally spaced colors on the color wheel

Answer 29

triadic

Question 30

a measure of relative lightness or darkness

Answer 30

value

Question 31

colors that create a flickering effect at their border

Answer 31

vibrating colors

Question 32

a color mixing system in which combinations of different wavelengths of light create visual sensations of color

Answer 32

additive system

Question 33

occurs after staring at an area of intense color for a certain amount of time and then quickly glancing away toward a white surface, where the complementary color seems to appear

Answer 33

afterimage

Question 34

underlying framework of a piece

Answer 34

structure

Question 35

color scheme involving two sets of complementary colors

Answer 35

tetrad

Question 36

color scheme involving one hue and hues adjacent to its complement but not the complement itself

Answer 36

split-complementary

Question 37

a color mixing system in which pigments are combines to create visual sensations of color; wavelengths of light absorbed by the substance are subtracted, and the reflected wavelengths constitute the perceived color

Answer 37

subtractive system

Question 38

the effect created by two complementary colors seen in juxtaposition; each color seems more intense in this context

Answer 38

simultaneous contrast

Question 39

an arrangement or classification of things according to relative importance or inclusiveness, the size or emphasis of figures based on symbolic importance in the subject

Answer 39

heirarchy