Elements and Principles of Design

A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different.

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Symmetrical

• Crystallographic

This image demonstrates the Gestalt principle of:

• Point

• Closure

• Figure

• Similarity

A repetition of more than one design element working with each other is:

• Proportion

• Style

• Pattern

• Closure

This image demonstrates the Gestalt principle of:

• Figure and Ground

• Closure

• Continuity

• Looping

Because these shapes are irregular and curvy, they are known as ________ shapes

(Hint: natural, found in nature, no harsh lines or angles)

When all the parts relate well with each other in respect to size, quantity, or degree, the work is said to have good

• Proportion

• Angle

• Types

• Scale

Keeping his design principles in mind, the designer draws a green apple on a red tablecloth. Why?

• To create a Christmas card

• Because he is hungry

• To make the apple stand out

• To camouflage the apple

This image has a strong sense of:

• Pattern

• Color

• Rhythm

• Texture

This image has which type of balance?

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Symmetrical

• Crystallographic

One of the Principles of Design is _____________, which refers to the path the viewers eye takes through a work.

• Closure

• Balance

• Direction

• Continuity