Principles of Art Quiz

What does the principle of Balance refer to?

• The distribution of visual elements in relation to each other.

• The size of components in relation to one another.

• The attention drawn to focal points in the artwork.

• The disparity between elements in the composition.

What are the forms of Balance mentioned?

• Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial

• Natural, Exaggerated, Idealized

• Emphasis, Contrast, Unity

• Rhythm, Repetition, Pattern

What does Scale pertain to?

• The size in relation to what is normal for the figure or object.

• The attention drawn to focal points in the artwork.

• The disparity between elements in the composition.

• The direction of the viewing eye through the artwork.

What is Proportion in relation to?

• The size of components in relation to one another.

• The distribution of visual elements.

• The repetition of elements creating movement.

• The harmony achieved in the artwork.

What does Emphasis allow the viewer to do?

• Focus on a focal point.

• Understand the size relations.

• Identify the movement in the artwork.

• Recognize the harmony of elements.

What is Contrast in the context of art?

• The disparity between elements in the composition.

• The repetition of elements creating rhythm.

• The balance of visual elements.

• The ideal size relations of components.

What does Unity aim to achieve in artwork?

• A sense of accord or completeness.

• The direction of the viewing eye.

• The repetition of lines and shapes.

• The size relations of visual elements.

What is the principle of Variety?

• To retain interest by allowing patches that excite.

• To create a sense of flow and interconnectedness.

• To emphasize focal points in the artwork.

• To achieve balance in visual elements.

What does Movement refer to in art?

• The direction of the viewing eye through the artwork.

• The repetition of elements creating rhythm.

• The balance of visual elements.

• The harmony achieved in the artwork.

What does Repetition refer to?

• The appearance of lines, shapes, and colors in a recurring manner.

• The balance of visual elements.

• The direction of the viewing eye.

• The harmony achieved in the artwork.