Principles of Design Quiz

What is the distribution of visual weight in an artwork called?

• Contrast

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Pattern

Which principle of design involves the difference between elements in a composition?

• Unity

• Movement

• Contrast

• Variety

What is the creation of a focal point in an artwork known as?

• Emphasis

• Rhythm

• Repetition

• Proportion

Which principle of design decorates the artwork with regularly repeated elements?

• Balance

• Pattern

• Unity

• Movement

What does unity in design mean?

• All elements are in harmony

• Elements are contrasting

• Elements are repeated

• Elements are varied

How does movement affect the viewer's eye in an artwork?

• It keeps the eye still

• It leads the eye through the artwork

• It creates a focal point

• It adds variety

What is the regular repetition of elements such as line, shape, and forms called?

• Rhythm

• Balance

• Emphasis

• Variety

Which principle of design works with pattern to make the work of art seem active?

• Proportion

• Repetition

• Unity

• Contrast

What does proportion in design refer to?

• The size of the artwork

• The feeling of unity created when all parts relate well

• The variety of elements used

• The contrast between elements

What is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention called?

• Balance

• Variety

• Emphasis

• Movement