Elements of Art + 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

What type of balance do you see in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Informal

How is emphasis created in this image?

• Pattern

• Contrast

• Placement

• Isolation

What type of balance is seen in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Formal

This image is a good example of ___________ proportions.

• True

• Accurate

• Realistic

• Unusual

Which of the following is an element of art?

• Proportion

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Shape

This refers to the way things feel, or look as they might feel if touched.

• Line

• Texture

• Value

• Form

This is the element of art that is sometimes called shape in three dimensions.

• Form

• Line

• Shape

• Texture

This element of art refers to the lightness and darkness of an object.

• Shade

• Color

• Line

• Value