Elements & Principles of Design Test

Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered...

• elements of design
• principles of design

Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...

• principles of design
• elements of design

This element is represented by a 2-D figure that encloses a space. They can be geometric (circles, squares) or organic (leaves, clouds).

• Value

• Texture

• Shape

• Color

This element is also known as HUE.

• Shape

• Space

• Color

• Pattern

This principle of design is how the elements work together to make the art look.

• Line

• Shape

• Pattern

• Unity

This element is a mark on a surface. Examples include wavy, zigzag, and straight.

• Color

• Line

• Shape

• Space

This principle shows how the eye moves through the artwork.

• Balance

• Movement

• Color

• Unity

This principle shows visual weight in an artwork. It can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

• Pattern

• Contrast

• Line

• Balance

This element describes the way a surface feels or looks, such as rough, smooth, shiny, or dull.

• Texture

• Form

• Pattern

• Contrast

This principle is a regular repetition of the elements of art to create a sense of motion. I compared this principle to dancing or drumming.

• Contrast

• Color

• Rhythm

• Balance