Principles of Design Quiz

When all of the elements in a work look as though they belong together it is called:

• form

• contrast

• unity

• emphasis

This is used by artists to direct the viewer’s eyes through their work:

• balance

• space

• pattern

• movement

This is used to create dominance and focus in a work of art:

• unity

• emphasis

• proportion

• balance

The repeating of an image or symbol is:

• pattern

• movement

• emphasis

• unity

The distribution of weight in an artwork is called:

• proportion

• space

• balance

• form

This principle of art refers to the differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements.

• balance

• proportion

• pattern

• contrast

The relative size and scale of an element of art in an artwork is known as:

• proportion

• movement

• contrast

• balance

Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial symmetry all refer to:

• pattern

• contrast

• balance

• emphasis

Radial symmetry deals with a ______ shape art.

• square

• circle

• rectangle

• none of the above

Asymmetrical balance is:

• A design or artwork that is not symmetrical an unbalanced.

• A circular design that is balanced.

• A design or artwork with sides that mirror each other exactly.

• A design or artwork that is not symmetrically balanced but it is still balanced.