1. What is the difference between representational and nonrepresentational art? Give an example of each.

- Representational art is art that depicts recognizable

objects or scenes from the natural or human-made world,

such as landscapes, portraits, or still lifes. Nonrepresentational art is art that does not aim to represent any

specific object or scene, but rather expresses the artist's

feelings, ideas, or sensations through abstract forms, colors,

or textures. An example of representational art is The

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, which shows a view of

the night sky over a village. An example of nonrepresentational art is Composition with Red, Blue and

Yellow by Piet Mondrian, which consists of geometric

shapes and primary colors.

- Rationale: This question tests the students' ability to

identify and distinguish different types of art based on their

visual characteristics and intentions.

2. What are the three main components of formal analysis

in art? Explain each one briefly.

- The three main components of formal analysis are

elements, principles, and media. Elements are the basic

visual units of an artwork, such as line, shape, color, value,

texture, and space. Principles are the ways that the

elements are arranged or organized in an artwork, such as

balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, rhythm, unity, and

variety. Media are the materials and tools that the artist

uses to create the artwork, such as paint, clay, wood, metal,