Select the response that best answers the question or completes the statement.

Chapter 1 Select the response that best answers the question or completes the statement.

1.To ‘design’ means:

A.To put paint to canvas B.To plan or organize C.To send graphs to the printer D.To try to balance life and work

ANS:

a.Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.b.Correct. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.c.Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.d.Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.

2.Art seeks visual solutions in what is often called the ‘rules’ process.True Correct. See “Introduction - Design Defined” in Chapter 1.False Incorrect. See “Introduction - Design Defined” in Chapter 1.

3.The arts are called creative fields because:

A.For every problem there is only one right solution B.For every action there is a mathematical formula C.There are no predetermined correct answers to the problems D.Everything is vague and acceptable

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.

4.Any and all designs are equally valid and visually successful.True Correct. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.False Incorrect. See “Introduction – Design Defined” in Chapter 1.

5.Which of the following is correct?A.Content implies subject matter; form is the elements and principles of design B.Content is really form; form is really content C.Content is about the elements and principles of design; form implies subject matter Design Basics, 9e Stephen Pentak, David Lauer (Test Bank, All Chapters MCQs Only, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 1 / 4

• Neither form nor content exist

ANS:

• Correct. See “Thinking – Form and Content” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Content” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Content” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Content” in Chapter 1.

6. One of the essential primary roles of art is to:

• Use words
• Investigate
• Communicate
• Instigate

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.

• The majority of creative people use these activities to jump-start their process:
• Reading, writing and mathematics
• Exercising, resting and more exercising
• Thinking, looking and doing
• Working, wishing and making a visualization board

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Procedures – Steps in the Process” in Chapter 1.

8. A good way to get started in solving a design problem is to:

• Think about the problem
• Think about the solution
• Think about the audience
• Think about all of the choices

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Getting Started” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Getting Started” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Getting Started” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Thinking – Getting Started” in Chapter 1.

9. “Form follows function” refers to:

• The alignment of molded wood forms and bent steel
• When purpose defines an object and efficiency is obvious
• When function dictates and content is discarded 2 / 4

• The way power tools shape furniture design

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Function” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Thinking – Form and Function” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Function” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Thinking – Form and Function” in Chapter 1.

• The process of looking includes observing both nature and human artifacts.

True

Correct. See "Looking – Sources: Nature” in Chapter 1.

False

Incorrect. See "Looking – Sources: Nature” in Chapter 1.

• Studying art from all periods, regions, and cultures introduces you to a wealth of visual creations

that equip you to discover your own solutions to design problems.

True

Correct. See “Looking – Sources: Artifacts and Object” in Chapter 1.

False

Incorrect. See “Looking – Sources: Artifacts and Object” in Chapter 1.

• Exposure to mass media such as television, film, websites and print images have little or no

effect on our visual sensibility.

True

Incorrect. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

False

Correct. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

13. Doing formal research into new or unfamiliar subjects allows us to:

• Be assured that we will pass a college course
• Understand the meaning of all historical art
• Find the elements that shape our own visual language
• Pick Vincent Van Gogh, our favorite artist

ANS:

a. Incorrect. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

b. Incorrect. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

c. Correct. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

d. Incorrect. See “Looking - Sources: History and Culture” in Chapter 1.

14. Doing starts with:

• Dreaming about doing
• Visual experimentation and thinking with materials
• Thinking about thinking
• Thinking about Art History 3 / 4

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.

• Materials are lifeless until given shape by a creator.

True Correct. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.False Incorrect. See “Doing – Thinking with Materials” in Chapter 1.

• If we examine artwork carefully we often discover pentimenti, or the traces of the artist’s

revision.

True Correct. See “Doing – Doing and Redoing” in Chapter 1.False Incorrect. See “Doing – Doing and Redoing” in Chapter 1.

• A critique in a studio can take several forms. One of the most usual ones is:
• The class writes down only the negative things they can think of
• We all sit down and become unresponsive
• We suggest the professor grade them as they go along
• The entire class reviews the work together

ANS:

• Incorrect. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.
• Incorrect. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.
• Correct. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.

• An excellent idea for a self-critique could take the form of a journal entry.

True Correct. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.False Incorrect. See “Critique – Constructive Criticism” in Chapter 1.

19. A constructive model for a critique would include which of the following:

• Description of what is there
• Analysis of the relationships
• Interpretation or meaning
• All of the choices

ANS:

• / 4