Elements & Principles

From the following list, which is the most important goal of a composition according to the Principles of Design?

• Variety
• Movement
• Contrast
• Repetition

In art, what does the term "space" refer to, and how does it influence the depiction of depth in an artwork?

• Physical dimensions
• Time and Motion
• Distance within, around, and between elements
• The absence of color

Which of the following explain the impact of the direction of a line on an artwork accurately.

• Direction has no impact on artwork
• Diagonal lines create stability
• Horizontal lines add movement
• Diagonal lines create movement and energy.

Which of the following describes the relationship between positive and negative space in art?

• Positive space is the empty space
• Negative space is the filled space
• They are unrelated concepts
• Positive shape creates negative space

How is form different from shape in the context of art?

• Shape is 2D, form is 3D
• Shape is enclosed, form is open
• Shape is always three-dimensional
• Form is always two-dimensional

Which of the following best defines a line in design?

• A flat 2D area enclosed by boundaries

• The path of a point moving through space

• The tactile quality of a surface

• The arrangement of typefaces

Positive space is the __________, and negative space is the __________.

• texture / shape

• content / empty areas between

• dark values / light values

• type / image

How does contrast contribute to the visual attraction on a page?

• By making elements similar
• By making elements very different
• By avoiding elements on the page
• By minimizing visual differences

Repetition strengthens unity by…

• Using a consistent visual language throughout the design

• Making all elements identical

• Randomly placing repeated shapes

• Focusing only on type

Which of the following describes Form?

• Form is 3D with depth, height, and width.

• Form is a 2D enclosed area (flat)