Principles of Design Quiz

Which principle of design involves a regular arrangement of alternated or repeated elements such as shapes, lines, or colors?

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Pattern

• Balance

What principle of design is used to highlight differences and create visual interest or a focal point?

• Proportion/Scale

• Contrast

• Harmony

• Rhythm/Movement

Which principle of design refers to the special attention or importance given to one part of a work of art?

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Pattern

• Harmony

What principle of design involves the arrangement of elements to give the viewer the feeling that all parts of the piece form a coherent whole?

• Rhythm/Movement

• Proportion/Scale

• Harmony

• Contrast

Which principle of design is described as a feeling of balance when the elements of design are arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically?

• Balance

• Pattern

• Emphasis

• Rhythm/Movement

What principle of design involves the relationship between objects with respect to size, number, and so on, including the relation between parts of a whole?

• Contrast

• Proportion/Scale

• Harmony

• Emphasis

Which principle of design uses recurring elements to direct the eye through the image and often leads the eye to the focal area?

• Pattern

• Balance

• Rhythm/Movement

• Emphasis

Which element can be used to create a sense of movement in a design?

• Color

• Shape

• Lines

• All of the above

In the context of using patterns in design, what does the term "scale" refer to?

• The cost of implementing the pattern

• The hierarchy of elements within a pattern

• The relative size of the pattern's elements

• The color scheme of the pattern

What is a pattern in the context of design principles?

• A random arrangement of elements

• A repetition of a specific design element

• A unique element that stands out in a design

• A color scheme used throughout a design