Elements and Principles of Art Quiz

What are the primary colors?

• Pink, Brown, Purple

• Green, Orange, Violet

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Black, White, Gray

Which type of line creates an impression of action?

• Diagonal Line

• Vertical Line

• Curved Line

• Horizontal Line

What are organic shapes?

• Shapes found in nature

• Shapes with defined edges

• Shapes that are perfectly symmetrical

• Shapes that are purely geometric

What does positive space refer to?

• The area around a shape

• The part enclosed in a shape

• The background of an artwork

• The empty space in a design

What is implied texture?

• A rough surface

• A texture that is visually suggested

• The actual texture of an object

• A smooth surface

What does value pertain to in art?

• The size of an artwork

• The brightness of a color

• The texture of a surface

• The shape of an object

Which principle of art refers to the repetition of elements?

• Emphasis

• Contrast

• Rhythm

• Balance

What is symmetrical balance?

• Equal distribution of elements

• Balance through contrast

• Balance achieved by color

• Balance through texture

What does proportion refer to in art?

• The size relationships of objects

• The color contrast in a piece

• The texture of the artwork

• The rhythm of the elements

Which of the following is a characteristic of dynamic shapes?

• Appears stable and resting

• Appears moving and active

• Has defined geometric edges

• Is purely abstract