Principles of Art

The elements of art are:

• the way art is arranged
• pure chemical substances used in art
• the building blocks of art
• pens, pencils, paint, ect...

When the elements of art and principles of design come together to form a complete work in art it is __________.

• unity
• symmetrical balance
• vertical lines
• asymmetrical balance

A 3-D shape that has height, width, and depth

• a line

• space

• form

• impasto

How is emphasis shown here?

• through contrast
• through texture
• through color
• through size

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

• contrast

• pattern

• rhythm

• balance

• movement

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

• contrast

• pattern

• rhythm

• emphasis

• movement

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

What type of balance is shown?

• asymmetrical

• symmetrical

• radial

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