Art Design Elements and Principles Quiz

Which element of design refers to the area enclosed when both sides of a line meet?

• Form

• Shape

• Space

• Texture

What is the term usually used when describing 3-D objects?

• Line

• Form

• Color

• Value

Which principle of design refers to the repetition of lines, shapes, or colors to create a feeling of movement?

• Contrast

• Rhythm

• Unity

• Emphasis

What is the lightness or darkness of an object or color called?

When one area in a work of art stands out more than another, it is an example of which principle of design?

• Unity

• Movement

• Contrast

• Emphasis

What is the term for the perceived surface quality of a work of art, such as rough, smooth, or glossy?

• Form

• Texture

• Shape

• Space

What is the term for the use of opposing elements, such as light and dark, to create interest and drama in a work of art?

• Balance

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

Which principle of design focuses on the relationship between elements to create a sense of wholeness in a work of art?

• Emphasis

• Unity

• Rhythm

• Contrast

What is the term for the use of different elements to create a sense of wholeness and harmony in a work of art?

• Balance

• Unity

• Rhythm

• Contrast

Which principle of design focuses on the use of similar elements to create a feeling of movement and pattern in a work of art?

• Contrast

• Rhythm

• Unity

• Emphasis