Principles of Design/Elements of Art

A basic mark that suggests direction (straight, curved, jagged, dark,etc.).

• color

• form

• line

• space

What is the feel or appearance of a surface, especially how rough or smooth it is ?

• texture

• line

• form

• color

This is the way openness, depth, distance or a lack thereof is used in an artwork. (positive/negative)

• space

• line

• color

• shape

When several elements and principles work harmoniously in an artwork, it is called _______.

• unity

• movement

• contrast

• emphasis

This is a visible difference between two or more things (colors, shades, patterns, etc.)

• contrast

• balance

• unity

• color

To make part of an artwork seem more important or interesting (where your eyes go to), you should apply _______.

• emphasis

• balance

• unity

• movement

This is an effect in art that creates or implies the feeling of motion or direction.

• movement

• shape

• line

• balance

This design principle comes in two different forms: asymmetrical and symmetrical.

• line

• balance

• contrast

• color

A group of colors with the same hues, and different values is said to be ___________________________.

• monochromatic

• contrasting

• warm

• analogous

A good color choice for a politician who's been caught lying and now trying to win back his fans would be ________.

• blue

• red

• yellow

• black