Principles of Design Quiz

Which principle of design focuses on creating a focal point or center of interest?

• proportion

• unity

• balance

• emphasis

Which principle of design creates a sense of motion or guides the viewer's eye through the artwork?

• Movement

• Contrast

• Proportion

• Balance

Which principle of design involves the repeating use of elements to create a sense of order and consistency?

• contrast

• repetition

• balance

• rhythm

Which principle of design uses differences in value, color, texture, or size to create visual interest?

• Balance

• Unity

• Harmony

• Contrast

Which principle of design creates a sense of movement or action in an artwork?

• rhythm

• unity

• balance

• proportion

Design principle that states things that are related should be nearer to each other, and things that are unrelated should be placed further from each other.

• Emphasis

• Proportion

• Proximity

• Hierarchy

Design principle that states the placement of visual elements in an invisible line that ensures the design stays in place and organized so they line up in a composition.

• Unity

• Balance

• Hierarchy

• Alignment

The type of text alignment when the text is aligned evenly along the left and right margins.

• Justified

• Right

• Left

• Center

Determines the appearance and orientation of the edges of the paragraph or words

• Edge alignment

• Text alignment

• Hierarchy alignment

• Symmetrical alignment

Which is not one of the main types of balance?

• Radial Balance

• Symmetrical Balance

• Hierarchy Balance

• Asymmetrical Balance