Principles of Art

Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.

• space

• unity

• emphasis

• balance

The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors or other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.

• Variety

• Emphasis

• Placement

• Value

A flower, a daisy specifically, is said to have what type of balance?

• Imaginary

• radial

• symmetrical

• asymmetrical

What type of rhythm that involves the repetition of wavy or curved lines?

• Progressive

• Random

• Regular

• Flowing

What type of balance do you see in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Informal

M.C. Escher used _________________ rhythm in this artwork to show more than one element repeating a 1-2-1-2-1-2 pattern.

• flowing

• regular

• progressive

• alternating

When drawing people and objects with correct size relationships we are using which principle of design?

• Pattern

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

• Proportion

How did this artist create emphasis?

• Isolation

• Placement

• Contrast

• Patterns

How is emphasis created in this image?

• Pattern

• Contrast

• Placement

• Isolation

What type of balance is seen in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Formal