CREATIVE AMBASSADORS

MONTESSORI SCHOOL
END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2024
CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN FOR JHS 2
SECTION A: Answer all questions
1. What is the study of natural designs and systems to inspire inventions called?
(a) Biomimicry (b) Ecology (c) Biology (d) Anatomy

2. The honeycomb structure inspires designs for ___________________

(a) Vehicles (b) Architecture (c) Fashion (d) Sculptures

3. A building design inspired by the shape of a seashell is an example of

___________________
(a) Abstract design (b) Biomorphic design (c) Geometric design (d)
Symbolic design

4. Which natural phenomenon often inspires patterns in textiles and art?

(a) Erosion (b) Weathering (c) Waves and ripples (d) Earthquakes

5. What feature of a bird’s wings inspired the development of airplanes?

(a) Color (b) Structure and aerodynamics (c) Size (d) Speed

6. The Fibonacci sequence, often found in nature, is commonly seen in

___________________
(a) Clouds (b) Spiral shells (c) Animal fur (d) Landscapes

7. Which of these innovations was inspired by plant burrs?

(a) Velcro (b) Zipper (c) Adhesive tape (d) Button

8. Leaves often inspire designs due to their ___________________

(a) Texture (b) Shape and veins (c) Color variation (d) Fragility

9. What aspect of spider webs is studied for creating strong architectural structures?
(a) Pattern and tensile strength (b) Color (c) Flexibility (d) Thickness

10. What is the term for artwork or designs that closely imitate shapes, colors, or
textures found in nature? (a) Naturalistic (b) Minimalistic (c) Abstract (d)
Stylized

11. Which invention was inspired by the flight of birds?

(a) Bicycle (b) Airplane (c) Train (d) Submarine

12. What natural process inspires self-cleaning surfaces?

(a) Photosynthesis (b) Lotus effect (c) Transpiration (d) Erosion

13. The structure of fish scales has inspired designs for ___________________
(a) Tiles and armor (b) Paintbrushes (c) Water tanks (d) Packaging
materials

14. Which innovation was inspired by the study of whales?

(a) Submarine design (b) Solar panels (c) Bridges (d) Drones
15. Why do architects study termite mounds?
(a) For cooling system designs (b) For durability ideas (c) For unique shapes
(d) For faster construction

16. Which of these is a biomimetic invention? (a) Compass (b) Sharkskin-

inspired swimsuits
(c) Microwave (d) Mechanical clock

17. The idea of bullet trains was inspired by___________________

(a) Dolphins (b) Kingfishers (c) Eagles (d) Sharks

18. Which animal’s movement inspired the design of robotic arms?

(a) Snakes (b) Spiders (c) Monkeys (d) Elephants

19. The camouflage ability of chameleons inspires innovations in ___________________

(a) Clothing and textiles (b) Car design (c) Household tools (d)
Medicine

20. What is the main reason designers often study natural ecosystems?
(a) For aesthetic value (b) For sustainable solutions (c) For faster construction
(d) For cost-effective designs

21. The term "foreground" in art refers to ___________________

(a) The main subject of an artwork (b) The area farthest from the viewer
(c) The area closest to the viewer (d) The background of the artwork

22. What does "medium" mean in art?

(a) The size of the artwork (b) The tools or materials used to create art
(c) The technique used to create art (d) The message of the artwork

23. Which term describes the arrangement of elements in an artwork?

(a) Texture (b) Composition (c) Pattern (d) Perspective

24. What is the name for a three-dimensional artwork?

(a) Drawing (b) Painting (c) Sculpture (d) Sketch

25. What is a focal point in art?

(a) The most detailed part of the artwork (b) The main area of interest
(c) The area of least contrast (d) The center of the composition

26. The use of light and dark values to create depth is called ___________________
(a) Contouring (b) Shading (c) Blending (d) Chiaroscuro

27. Negative space in art is ___________________

(a) The shaded areas of an artwork (b) The empty areas around the subject
(c) The focal point of the composition (d) The darkest part of the artwork

28. What does "symmetry" mean in design?

(a) Balance in proportions (b) Repetition of elements
(c) Overlapping forms (d) Unequal distribution

29. Which term refers to artwork created on large surfaces like walls or ceilings?
(a) Mural (b) Fresco (c) Canvas (d) Relief
30. What is abstract art?
(a) Art that imitates real-life objects(b) Art that emphasizes shapes and colors over
realism
(c) Art with intricate details (d) Art focused on nature

31. What is the study of colors and their effects in art called?
(a) Color wheel (b) Chromatics (c) Shading (d) Patterning

32. Which of the following is a principle of design?

(a) Form (b) Movement (c) Line (d) Shape

33. What is a palette used for?

(a) Mixing colors (b) Holding brushes (c) Drawing lines (d) Cleaning artwork

34. Which material is most commonly used for creating a sculpture?

(a) Canvas (b) Charcoal (c) Clay (d) Acrylic

35. Who is a famous artist known for the painting “Starry Night”?
(a) Michelangelo (b) Vincent van Gogh (c) Pablo Picasso (d) Leonardo da Vinci

36. The term “hue” in art refers to ___________________

(a) The brightness of a color (b) The lightness or darkness of a color
(c) The name of a color (d) The texture of a color

37. Which type of art focuses on modern or contemporary ideas?

(a) Abstract art (b) Traditional art (c) Digital art (d) Conceptual art

38. The primary colors are ___________________

(a) Red, yellow, and blue (b) Green, purple, and orange
(c) Black, white, and grey (d) Red, green, and yellow

39. What is the term for the area of artwork closest to the viewer?
(a) Foreground (b) Midground (c) Background (d) Perspective

40. Which artist is famous for the painting “Mona Lisa”?

(a) Claude Monet (b) Leonardo da Vinci (c) Salvador Dalí (d) Michelangelo

SECTION B
PART A
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1.PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate answer.

The principles of design guide how elements are arranged in a composition. ________ (1)
refers to the visual weight of elements in a design. ________ (2) is created when elements
repeat in an orderly way, while ________ (3) focuses on differences to make a design
stand out. Unity ensures all parts of a design work ________ (4).
Designers use ________ (5) to direct the viewer’s attention to a specific part of their work,
known as the ________ (6). Proportion is the size relationship between ________ (7) in a
design, ensuring that they look balanced. ________ (8) is the use of elements to create a
sense of action or movement in a piece of art. Designers can also use ________ (9) to
create a sense of texture, making the surface feel rough, smooth, or patterned.

Finally, ________ (10) is achieved when all the elements in a design are in harmony,
creating a pleasing and complete composition.

PART B
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION.

2. DRAWING AND SHADING

A. Explain the difference between hatching and cross-hatching techniques.

B. How can an artist use stippling to create texture in a drawing?
C. List four tools used in shading and their purposes.
D. Why is it important to consider light and shadow when drawing?

3. PAINTING
A. What is the difference between watercolor and acrylic paints?
B. How do complementary colors affect the mood of a painting?
C. Describe the process of creating a gradient effect using paints.
D. What is the purpose of an underpainting?

4. ART TERMINOLOGIES
Explain the following:
A. Abstract Art
B. Realism
C. Perspective
D. Contour Drawing
E. Negative Space

5.COLOUR WORK
A. Using a graphite pencil, apply your preferred shading techniques (such as hatching,
cross-hatching, stippling, or blending) to add depth and detail to the illustration below,
ensuring the light and shadow areas are accurately represented.