Principles of Design

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.

• contrast

• balance

• rhythm

• emphasis

• movement

The principle of art that refers to the path the viewer’s eye travels around a work of art.

• contrast

• balance

• rhythm

• emphasis

• movement

The principle of art which refers to movement in a work of art that may be created visually by repeating lines, shapes, and colors.

• contrast

• balance

• rhythm

• emphasis

• movement

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

• contrast

• pattern

• rhythm

• unity

• movement

Any forcefulness that gives importance to one area of an artwork; something singled out, stressed, or drawn attention to by means of contrast, anomaly, or counterpoint

• Variety
• Emphasis
• Repetition
• Unity

Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm and Unity are the Principles of Design?

• true
• false

The placement of the elements so that no part of the design overpowers any other part or seems visually heavier is called:

• unity
• emphasis
• balance
• principles of design

A repeated design is called a:

• principle
• pattern
• element
• shape

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

• space
• unity
• emphasis
• balance

The relation of one object to another in size,amount, number.

• variety
• monochromatic
• proportion
• triad