Principles of Art

What is used to make certain parts of a composition stand out, creating a center of interest?

• Pattern

• Emphasis

• Unity

• Rhythm

What is the repetition of specific visual elements such as a shape or form called?

• Rhythm

• Pattern

• Contrast

• Emphasis

Which element of design involves regular repetition or alternation in elements to create cohesion and interest?

• Unity

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Movement

What is the term for visually pleasing agreement among the elements in a composition or design?

• Unity

• Contrast

• Emphasis

• Pattern

What is created by a mark made by a pointed tool or brush in art?

• Shape

• Line

• Form

• Texture

What creates the illusion of depth in art?

• Texture

• Space

• Color

• Line

What is described by light and has properties like hue, value, and intensity?

• Form

• Color

• Space

• Shape

What term refers to degrees of lightness or darkness in art?

• Value

• Space

• Texture

• Shape

Which principle of art is used to create a sense of harmony and wholeness in a composition?

• Balance

• Unity

• Contrast

• Emphasis

What principle of art refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art?

• Proportion

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Variety