Elements of Art and Principles of Design Quiz

What are the three properties of colour?

• Tone, contrast, and balance

• Hue, value, and intensity

• Shape, size, and texture

• Line, form, and space

Which type of form is characterized by precise, regular shapes?

• Geometric forms

• Abstract forms

• Organic forms

• Free flowing forms

What type of line is defined by a point moving in space?

• Curved line

• Straight line

• Implied line

• All of the above

Which of the following is a two-dimensional element of art?

• Form

• Shape

• Space

• Texture

What does positive space refer to?

• The area around the subject

• The area occupied by the subject

• The depth of the artwork

• The overall composition

Which type of texture can be felt physically?

• All of the above

• Physical texture

• Tactile texture

• Visual texture

What is tonal value?

• The brightness of a colour

• The lightness or darkness of tones

• The saturation of a colour

• The hue of a colour

Which principle of design refers to the feeling of equilibrium?

• Unity

• Rhythm

• Emphasis

• Balance

What is the purpose of emphasis in design?

• To create a sense of movement

• To stress differences between elements

• To unify the composition

• To add variety

Which principle of design indicates movement through repeated elements?

• Balance

• Proportion

• Harmony

• Rhythm