Principles of Art and Design

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

Pattern uses the art elements in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures.  Which of the examples given below is NOT a pattern?

• quilt
• grapefruit (sliced open)
• jewelry
• plain white canvas

Rhythm is the __________ of visual movement--colors, shapes, or lines.  Fill in the missing word.

• repetition
• stopping
• replacing

Visual movement is used by artists to direct viewers through their work, often to a certain point in the picture. This is called a...

• empty space
• back drop
• focal point

The principle of balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art.  This famous image, popular in Chinese culture, is called...

• Yin & Yang
• Pisces symbol
• the Rooster

The principle of emphasis is used by artists to create dominance & focus in their work.  Your eye is drawn to which color?

• red 
• green

The principle of unity provides the cohesive quality that makes an art work feel complete & finished. The painting 'The Starry Night' was painted by which artist?

• Vincent Van Gogh
• Picasso
• Salvador Dali

The element of texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated & actual, of artwork.  Texture describes how something...

• feels
• smells
• sounds like

The element of color depends on light because it's made of light.  The whiter the light, the more true the colors will be.  Hue refers to the names of the colors. Which trio of colors are considered primary?

• green, orange, violet
• red, blue, yellow