Elements, Principles, Rule of Thirds Review

Which Element of Art does this photo best represent? (SELECT 2!)

• Line

• Space (positive and negative space)

• Color

• Shape

Answer explanation

This image best represents Space, because the positive space of the person is much smaller than the negative space of the background. This use of positive and negative Space creates depth. Color and Line are also correct answers, because the red clothing creates emphasis and the horizon line divides and splits the photograph.

Which Element of Art does this photo best represent? (SELECT 2!)

• Line

• Space

• Color

• Shape (geometric or organic)

Answer explanation

This image best represents Shape, because the main focus on this picture are the different shapes of the windows. Line is also a correct answer because there are repeating lines on the house.

Which Element of Art does this photo best represent? (SELECT 1!)

• Line

• Space

• Color

• Shape (geometric or organic)

Answer explanation

This image best represents Color, because the blue color of the person's clothing and the green color of the background create an emphasis. Shape is also correct, because the organic shape of the person's face and eyes help create the composition.

Which Element of Art does this photo best represent? (SELECT 2!)

• Line

• Texture

• Space

• Shape (geometric or organic)

Answer explanation

This image best represents Line, because there are many horizontal (left/right) and vertical (up/down) lines that create the composition. Shape is also a correct answer, because the lines create squares, rectangles, and triangles in the windows.

Which Element of Art does this photo best represent? (SELECT 1!)

• Line

• Texture

• Space

• Shape (geometric or organic)

Answer explanation

This image best represents Texture, because the rough texture of the tree bark is clearly captured in the photo. Shape is also a correct answer, because the tree and leaves represent organic shapes.

Which Principle of Design does this photo best represent? (SELECT 1!)

• Proportion

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Variety

Answer explanation

This image best represents Emphasis, because our eyes immediately look at the white bird. The negative space around the bird and the white color of the bird help create emphasis.

Which Principle of Design does this photo best represent? (SELECT 2!)

• Proportion

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Variety

Answer explanation

This image best represents Proportion, because the dog is clearly way too big compared to the human being and the background. Emphasis is also a correct answer because the large shape and dark color of the dog draws our eyes to look at it.

Which Principle of Design does this photo best represent? (SELECT 2!)

• Proportion

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Variety

Answer explanation

This image best represents Variety, because there are many different elements that create the composition of the photograph. Movement is also a correct answer because the person on the bike is moving left to right.

Which Principle of Design does this photo best represent? (SELECT 1!)

• Proportion

• Movement

• Emphasis

• Rhythm (Patterns)

Answer explanation

This image best represents Rhythm (Patterns), because there are many different shapes and shadows that create repetition. Remember, rhythm is organized and repeated. It can be hard to see and even harder to describe, because there are rarely right-or-wrong answers in art!

Which Principle of Design does this photo best represent? (SELECT 1!)

• Balance

• Variety

• Emphasis

• Movement

Answer explanation

This image best represents Balance, because both the left and right side of the photograph share a similar composition. Remember, there can be symmetrical balance (like this image), or asymmetrical balance, where the two sides are not exactly the same, but still feel balanced.