Questions: Shapes in Art
5 questions to test your understanding
Score: 0 / 5
Question 1 Multiple Choice
Which shape has three sides?
ACircle
BSquare
CTriangle
DRectangle
A triangle has three sides. The word 'tri' means three!
Question 2 Multiple Choice
Where can you find shapes?
AOnly in math books
BOnly in art class
CEverywhere, in art and in the real world
DOnly on paper
Shapes are everywhere! Windows are rectangles, wheels are circles, and rooftops can be triangles. You can find shapes all around you.
Question 3 True / False
A circle has to be perfectly round to count as a circle.
Answer: False
No! A wobbly circle or a squishy circle is still a circle. In art, shapes do not have to be perfect.
Question 4 True / False
You can use shapes to make a picture, like using a circle for a head and rectangles for legs.
Answer: True
Yes! Many drawings start with simple shapes. A circle can be a head, sun, or wheel. Rectangles can be buildings, legs, or doors.
Question 5 Short Answer
Draw a picture using at least three different shapes. What shapes did you use?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: 'I used a circle for the sun, a square for a house, and triangles for the roof and trees.'
A good answer names at least three shapes and tells what each shape became in the picture.