Midterm Quiz 2 on the Elements and Principles of Art

Which of the following is not true about the Principles of Art?  

• The principles of art organize the art elements for a unified composition of an artwork.

• They are the building blocks of art.

• They set the standard in creating art.

• They help us understand the arrangement of visual elements in a work of art.

What two things unify this painting? Justify your answer in not more than 2 sentences.

This type of balance is seen when there is seemingly different visual weights in both sides of the work. Nonetheless, the totality of the artwork appears balanced and pleasant.

• Symmetrical

• 
  Radial

• 
  Asymmetrical

Cristel is tasked to create an infographic on the safety protocols that customers must follow in order to dine in their family restaurant. Which principle below do you think is the LEAST important?

• 
  Emphasis

• 
  Harmony

• Variation

• 
  

  Balance

When small details in a large sized-work are going together to bring emphasis to the focal point of the artwork, then they are working within the principle of art called:

• Rhythm

• Balance

• 
  Variation

• 
  

  Subordination

What type of balance was used in this image?

• Symmetrical

• Asymmetrical

• Radial

Texture is the way something feels, or looks like it might feel in an artwork. What kind of texture is was used in this image?

What do you see in this photo?

Based on what you saw in this photo, identify the kind of space that it occupies.

• Positive Space

• Negative Space

The Principles of Art are the rules that you follow when arranging your elements of art to make a successful artwork. Which of the following is NOT a principle of art?

• Color

• Emphasis

• 
  Balance

• 
  Rhythm