The Principles of Art

Principle of art which refers to the decoration of the surface of art with repeated units.

• contrast

• rhythm

• movement

• pattern

The principle of art which deals with the arranging of elements to create action within an artwork is called.

• contrast

• rhythm

• movement

• pattern

What Principle of Art is expressed in this image?

• Pattern

• Variety

What Principle of Art is being shown here?

• gradation

• pattern

• movement

What Element of Art is used to create the Principle of movement in this artwork?

• pattern

• balance

• space

• line

What Principle of Art is depicted here?

• Line

• pattern

• variety

• movement

The principle of art which refers to the part of the artwork which stands out or catches the viewer’s attention.

• Contrast

• rhythm

• movement

• emphasis

The principle of art that refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement, and drama.

• balance

• contrast

• movement

• rhythm

The principle of art in which all the visual elements in an artwork are in harmony.

• contrast

• rhythm

• movement

• pattern

What type of balance is shown?

• asymmetrical

• equal

• symmetrical

• radial