Art in Motion: Explore Movement and Energy in Art for 1st Graders

Question 1

Let's say you want to draw a ball rolling down a hill. Which shape would best represent the roundness of the ball?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Square

Question 2

You want to make a painting look like the trees are blowing in the wind. What technique could you use to show this movement?

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Using thick, short brushstrokes

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Blending colors smoothly

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Adding lots of details to the trees

Question 3

You're drawing a picture of a dancer. Which of these would show the dancer moving?

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Drawing the dancer with their arms and legs spread out

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Drawing the dancer in a frozen pose

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Drawing the dancer with their feet firmly planted on the ground

Question 4

You want to make a drawing of a car that looks like it's driving towards you. What could you do to create this illusion?

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Draw the car getting bigger

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Make the lines thicker

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Use darker colors

Question 5

Imagine you're making a clay sculpture of a bird. Which technique could you use to show the bird in flight?

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Using smooth curves

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Using sharp angles

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Creating a sense of balance

Question 6

Which color makes you feel happy and full of energy?

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Yellow

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 7

What shape helps you see movement?

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Line

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

Question 8

How do we make a drawing look like it's moving?

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Draw things in different places

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Use thick lines

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Use bright colors

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Use patterns

Question 9

What does it mean when a line is curved?

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It bends

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It goes straight

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It goes up and down

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It goes like this (zigzag)

Question 10

Which color is the best choice to make a picture look exciting?

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Bright colors

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Dark colors

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Dull colors

Question 11

Which of these famous artists is known for making pictures that look like they have movement in them?

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 12

Which type of line shows movement?

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Curved line

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Straight line

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Zigzag line

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Dotted line

Question 13

Which color is often used to show excitement and energy?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 14

Which shape can make something look like it is jumping?

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Triangle

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Circle

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Square

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Oval

Question 15

How can you make something look like it is moving fast?

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Use short, choppy lines

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Use long, flowing lines

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Use bright colors

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Use dark colors

Question 16

What is the opposite of movement in art?

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Stillness

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Balance

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Harmony

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Proportion

Question 17

What does the word "dynamic" mean in art?

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Moving

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Still

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Colorful

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Symmetrical

Question 18

What is the best way to create a sense of movement in your artwork?

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Use curved lines

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Use bright colors

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Use many circles

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Use a large paintbrush

Question 19

What can you add to your artwork to make it seem like it is moving away from you?

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Overlapping shapes

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Bright colors

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Dark lines

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Small details

Question 20

What type of line would you use to show a quick and sudden movement?

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Jagged line

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Smooth line

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Curved line

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Dashed line

Question 21

Which picture shows people moving and dancing?

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The Dance

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The Starry Night

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Mona Lisa

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American Gothic

Question 22

How can you make something in a picture look like it's moving?

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Draw lines and shapes that go the same way

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Use lots of colors

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Make the picture really big

Question 23

Which of these is NOT used to create movement in art?

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Textures

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Lines

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Shapes

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Colors

Question 24

How can you make your art look more exciting?

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Use bright and colorful paints.

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Use dark and dull paints.

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Use only primary colors.

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Use only secondary colors.

Question 25

How is movement in a drawing different from movement in real life?

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Movement in drawings can be made with lines and shapes.

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Movement in drawings is always made up.

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Movement in drawings is always imaginary.

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Movement in drawings is the same as movement in real life.

Question 26

Which of these is a picture that shows movement?

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A picture of a dancer

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A picture of a building

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A picture of a tree

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A picture of a car

Question 27

How can an artist use movement in a painting to make you feel cheerful?

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By using bright colors and curved lines

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By painting only pictures of animals

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By using only dark colors

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By painting a picture of a tree

Question 28

Which line looks like it is moving?

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A wavy line

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A straight line

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A dotted line

Question 29

What shape best shows a bouncing ball?

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A circle

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A square

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A triangle

Question 30

Which color is often used to show energy and excitement in art?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 31

What does it mean to make a drawing look blurry?

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To rub it with your fingers

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To erase it

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To cut it

Question 32

Who is the artist known for painting dancers?

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Edgar Degas

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 33

Which animal is fast and graceful?

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Cheetah

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Elephant

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Turtle

Question 34

Which dance is known for its smooth and pretty movements?

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Ballet

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Hip hop

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Tap

Question 35

What is the most important thing to remember while drawing something that is moving?

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To have fun

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To use bright colors

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To make it look real

Question 36

Which object best represents movement?

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B. A car

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A. A tree

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C. A rock

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D. A cloud

Question 37

To draw a person running, how should you show their body?

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Legs bent, arms stretched out, like they are running fast

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Legs straight, arms at their sides, like a soldier standing at attention

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Feet lifted off the ground, like they are flying

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Head turned backwards, like they are looking over their shoulder

Question 38

Which of these shapes looks the most energetic?

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A triangle

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A circle

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A square

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A rectangle

Question 39

Who is a famous artist known for using movement in their paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Andy Warhol

Question 40

How can you use your own body to create movement in art?

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By doing all of these things

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By dancing around

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By painting with your fingers

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By molding clay into different shapes

Question 41

What's the most important thing to keep in mind when you want to create movement in your artwork?

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Don't be afraid to try new things

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Use lots of bright colors

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Make sure your lines are perfectly straight

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Use as many different art supplies as you can

Question 42

Which shape can you use to create a feeling of speed?

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

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Star

Question 43

What does the word 'dynamic' mean in art?

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Something that is moving or about to move

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Something that is still and calm

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Something that is bright and colorful

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Something that is dark and mysterious

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a way to create the feeling of movement in art?

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Using a lot of empty space

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Using lines and shapes that point in different directions

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Making the objects in the picture look like they are moving

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Using colors that are bright and eye-catching

Question 45

Which line shows something moving quickly?

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A long, wavy line

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A thick, dotted line

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A thin, curved line

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A short, straight line

Question 46

What shape is best for showing something going in a circle?

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A curved shape

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A rectangle shape

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A square shape

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A triangle shape

Question 47

What color makes something look like it's moving fast?

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A bright, bold color

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A dark, dull color

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A soft, pastel color

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A neutral, gray color

Question 48

What kind of lines would you use to draw a bird flying?

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Long, curved lines

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Dotted lines

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Zigzag lines

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Short, straight lines

Question 49

Which picture shows something moving slowly and gently?

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A flower swaying in the wind

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A dancer leaping

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A ball bouncing

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A car speeding down the road

Question 50

What shape is best for showing a ball rolling?

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A circle

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A star

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A triangle

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A rectangle

Question 51

How do you use colors to make something look fast?

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Use bright, contrasting colors

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Use only black and white

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Use dark, dull colors

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Use soft, pastel colors

Question 52

Which lines show a bumpy movement?

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Zigzag lines

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Short, straight lines

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Long, straight lines

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Smooth, curved lines

Question 53

How do you draw a person walking?

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Draw their legs in different positions

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Draw them with their arms crossed

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Draw them standing still

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Draw them with a smile

Question 54

How do you use color to show something moving in the wind?

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Use colors that look like they are swirling or blowing

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Use very bright and bold colors

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Use only dark, neutral colors