1. Expressive Features and Characteristics of Design
building blocks of visual art

2. Line- Line is the path of a point moving through space.
Form -Form has depth, length, and width and resides in space. It is perceived as three-dimensional.

3. Color-Colors all come from the three primaries and black and white
Color-Colors all come from the three primaries and black and white. They have three properties – hue, value, and intensity.
Value- Value refers to relative lightness and darkness and is perceived in terms of varying levels of contrast.

4. Texture- Texture refers to the tactile qualities of a surface (actual) or to the visual representation of such surface qualities (implied).
Perspective- Perspective is representing a volume of space or a 3-dimensional object on a flat surface.

5. Pattern- Pattern refers to the repetition or reoccurrence of a design element, exact or varied, which establishes a visual beat.
Rhythm / Movement- Rhythm or movement refers to the suggestion of motion through the use of various elements.

6. Proportion / Scale- Proportion is the size relationship of parts to a whole and to one another. Scale refers to relating size to a constant, such as a human body.
Balance- Balance is the impression of equilibrium in a pictorial or sculptural composition. Balance is often referred to as symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

7. Unity- Unity is achieved when the components of a work of art are perceived as harmonious, giving the work a sense of completion.
Emphasis- Emphasis refers to the created center of interest, the place in an artwork where your eye first lands.

8. Describe three expressive features and characteristics found in the artwork above. For each, describe how the characteristic and expressive feature gives meaning to the artwork. This should be a paragraph.

9. Name two expressive feature and characteristic that is used in the sculpture above. Explain what meaning it communicates and how. This needs to be a paragraph.

10. The artist best communicates emotion in this artwork through
A pose and position.
B texture and line.
C color and pattern.
D subject and location.

11. The artist best communicates emotion in this artwork through
A pose and position.
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B texture and line.
C color and pattern.
D subject and location.

12. Which expressive feature and characteristic is used in both of the above artworks?
A Earth tones
B Narrative
C Decoration
D Scale

13. Which expressive feature and characteristic is used in both of the above artworks?
A Earth tones
B Narrative
C Decoration
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D Scale

14. What is best communicated by the sculpture above?
A Mystery and intrigue
B Pain and suffering
C Structure and organization
D Anger and resentment

15. What is best communicated by the sculpture above?
A Mystery and intrigue
B Pain and suffering
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C Structure and organization
D Anger and resentment

16. What is the artist most likely communicating in this sculpture?
A Mankind has been dehumanized
B Everybody is choosing to conform
C An antii-war statement
D People are like robots

17. What is the artist most likely communicating in this sculpture?
A Mankind has been dehumanized
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B Everybody is choosing to conform
C An anti-war statement
D People are like robots

18. What does the sculpture best communicate to its viewers?
A Drinking tea can be dangerous.
B The skulls represent a thematic contradiction.
C The tea set is for funeral services.
D It is a foreshadowing of death.

19. What does the sculpture best communicate to its viewers?
A Drinking tea can be dangerous.
B The skulls represent a thematic contradiction.
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C The tea set is for funeral services.
D It is a foreshadowing of death.

20. What is the primary purpose for the variations in the sketch above?
A Developing variations for a product
B Advertising for a new product
C Considering value and contrast
D Planning size and scale

21. What is the primary purpose for the variations in the sketch above?
A Developing variations for a product
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B Advertising for a new product
C Considering value and contrast
D Planning size and scale

22. What purpose did the artist have for creating artwork 1?
A Experiment with several ideas
B Determine the scale of the artwork
C Visualize the finished artwork
D Sketch the texture of a tree

23. What purpose did the artist have for creating artwork 1?
A Experiment with several ideas
B Determine the scale of the artwork
C Visualize the finished artwork
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D Sketch the texture of a tree

24. Identify an emotion the sculpture communicates:_________________________________
List two expressive features and characteristics from the artwork to support the emotion you identified.
1. __________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________

25. What is the artist communicating by painting the Coca Cola logo on an ancient vase? Explain your answer.

26. Which of the following describes the main difference between the artists' intent in artwork 1 and artwork 2?
A Functional vs. Sculptural
B Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical
C Matte vs. Gloss
D Traditional vs. Experimental
Teapot by Margaret Brown, Functional ceramics 2.Teapot by Mike Paluska

27. Which of the following describes the main difference between the artists' intent in artwork 1 and artwork 2?
A Functional vs. Sculptural
B Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical
C Matte vs. Gloss
D Traditional vs. Experimental
« Correct answer
Teapot by Margaret Brown, Functional ceramics 2.Teapot by Mike Paluska

28. Suffering by Constantin Brancusi, Bronze Sculpture
Consider the titles as you look at each of these works by Constantin Brancusi.
Why did the artist create one realistic artwork and one abstract artwork?
A The artist wanted to experiment with media.
B The artist couldn’t finish the sculpture Bird in Space.
C The artist is not skilled at creating realistic birds.
D The artist’s style best communicates his intent.
Bird in Space by Constantin Brancusi

29. Artists make thoughtful choices while creating artwork
Artists make thoughtful choices while creating artwork. Look at artworks 1 and 2. Describe three similarities and three differences in artistic decision making.
Describe three similarities in artistic decision making:
1.____________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________________
Describe three differences in artistic decision making:

30. An organization wants a ceramic vase for a fundraising musical event that
• reflects the theme of music
• includes pattern
sketch completely different ideas for the organization's request. Use the theme of music and pattern in both of your sketches.

31. Use the plans you created in question 15 to answer the question below.
One of the musicians really likes your sketches, but wants a specific instrument incorporated on the vase. Revise your sketch(es) to create a new design that includes:
the theme of music
pattern
a musical instrument of your choice
Your revised sketch can include drawings, text, or notes to explain your new idea.