Space test questions

1

Which of these can be used to imply space in a composition?

2

What is negative space?

3

Which is the correct definition of perspective?

4

How can shapes be arranged to suggest a sense of depth and space?

5

How does Edgar Degas create a sense of space in “Dancers at Rehearsal” (1875-77)?

Dancers at Rehearsal, Edgar Degas, 1875-77, pastel on cardboard
Dancers at Rehearsal, Edgar Degas, 1875-77, pastel on cardboard, SPUTNIK / Alamy Stock Photo

6

How does Edward Munch use perspective to create depth in this lithograph version of The Scream (1895)?

The Scream, Edvard Munch, 1895, lithograph
The Scream, Edvard Munch, 1895, lithograph, World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

7

How are colour and detail changed to suggest greater distance in ‘The Polar Sea’ by Caspar David Friedrich?

The Polar Sea, Caspar David Friedrich, 1824, oil on canvas
The Polar Sea, Caspar David Friedrich, 1824, oil on canvas, DEA Picture Library

8

Which colour shows the negative space in Andy Warhol’s “Cow” screenprint?

Andy Warhol, Cow (F. & S. II.11), 1966, Screenprint, Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Andy Warhol, Cow (F. & S. II.11), 1966, Screenprint, Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images

9

How does Pieter Bruegel the Elder use placement to suggest space in The Harvesters?

The Harvesters, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565, oil on wood, Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo
The Harvesters, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565, oil on wood, Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo

10

How is atmospheric perspective used in The Harvesters?

The Harvesters, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565, oil on wood, Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo
The Harvesters, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565, oil on wood, Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo