Principles of Design

What is the definition of balance in art?

• The use of several elements to create visual interest.

• The equal visual distribution of the weight in a design.

• The arrangement of opposite elements together.

• The use of different types of the same element.

Which of the following is NOT a type of balance?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Linear

How can contrast be achieved in a work of art?

• By using only symmetrical elements.

• By including opposite elements arranged together.

• By using only one type of element.

• By distributing weight equally.

Which of the following is a characteristic of variety?

• Equal visual distribution of weight.

• Use of several elements or different types of the same element.

• Symmetrical arrangement of elements.

• Use of only one type of element.

What is the effect of using contrast in a work of art?

• It creates visual interest.

• It makes the design symmetrical.

• It uses only one type of element.

• It distributes weight equally.

Which type of balance is achieved by arranging elements around a central point?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

• Linear

What is repetition in a composition?

• The use of different elements

• The use of two or more like elements

• The use of random elements

• The use of contrasting elements

What is the repetition of two or more like elements in a recognizable order called?

• Randomness

• Contrast

• Pattern

• Background

What term refers to the size of an object in relation to other objects or the relative size of parts to a whole?

• Rhythm/Movement

• Scale/Proportion

• Balance

• Contrast

What guides the viewer's eye through a photograph due to the arrangement of elements?

• Scale/Proportion

• Rhythm/Movement

• Focus

• Perspective