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Elements and Principles of Design and Color Test Review

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This image is a good example of which element?
a)
movement
b)
pattern
c)
line
d)
form
2.
The image is a good example of which element?
a)
pattern
b)
texture
c)
shape
d)
emphasis
3.
This principle can be defined as: the relationship among the elements of a visual that helps all the elements function together.
a)
unity
b)
form
c)
shape
d)
balance
4.
This image is a good example of which principle?
a)
value
b)
space
c)
movement
d)
contrast
5.
A __________  is an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture.
*hint- two dimensional
a)
shape
b)
form
c)
emphasis
d)
value
6.
This image is a good example of which element?
*hint- three dimensional
a)
rhythm
b)
contrast
c)
form
d)
shape
7.
__________ is the repetition or alternation of elements, often with defined intervals between them.  _________ can create a sense of movement, and can establish pattern and texture.
a)
pattern
b)
value
c)
emphasis
d)
rhythm
8.
This image is a good example of which element?
a)
value
b)
balance
c)
emphasis
d)
color
9.
This image is a good example of which principle?
a)
pattern
b)
form
c)
line
d)
color
10.
__________ is the equal distribution of visual weight in a design.
a)
emphasis
b)
balance
c)
space
d)
value
11.
This image is a good example of which element?
a)
pattern
b)
unity
c)
space
d)
color
12.
_________ refers to the area around a shape or form.
a)
space
b)
color
c)
unity
d)
emphasis
13.
This image is a good example of what principle?
a)
space
b)
emphasis
c)
line
d)
texture
14.
The picture shows an example of ...
a)
horizontal lines
b)
vertical lines
c)
zigzag lines
d)
curved lines
15.
Line is defined as the path of a ________ moving through space.
a)
bumblebee
b)
ruler
c)
pencil
d)
point
16.
Is the tree in this picture representing positive or negative space?
a)
positive space
b)
negative space
17.
Which of the following are types of texture?
a)
rough
b)
wet
c)
hairy
d)
all of these
18.
Colors can give people a feeling of emotion (hence the phrase "seeing red" for being angry).
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
19.
In design, there are 3 main types of balance:
1)  __________
2)  asymmetrical
3)  radial
a)
symmetrical
b)
weighted
c)
tip of the nose
d)
pan
20.
This picture shows what type of balance?
a)
radial
b)
symmetrical
c)
asymmetrical
d)
rock
21.
A synonym for "unity" is ...
a)
harmony
b)
single
c)
disarray
d)
chaos
22.
The relative size and scale of the various elements in a design refers to ...
a)
balance
b)
proportion
c)
color
d)
unity
23.
This picture shows the use of ...
a)
angry chicks as workers
b)
a farmer's tractor
c)
proportion and scale
d)
movement
24.
Often described as "attention grabbing, striking, and interesting..."
a)
White Space
b)
Balance
c)
Contrast/Emphasis
25.
True or false? Informal balance is symmetrical, while formal balance is asymmetrical. 
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Which of the following is not an example of how to create emphasis on a page...?
a)
Make one element larger on a page
b)
Make all items the same size
c)
Use various colors
d)
Use different styles of type
27.
Which element of design affects the movement of a reader’s eye? 
a)
Sequence/Rhythm
b)
Contrast
c)
Focus
d)
Highlight
28.
What kind of balance is this?
a)
Informal
b)
Formal 
c)
I don't know. 
29.

What kind of balance is this?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

I don't know.

30.
What kind of balance is this?
a)
Informal
b)
Formal
c)
I don't know. 
31.

__________ is a two-dimensional enclosed space. (a closed line)

a)

Shape

b)

Color

c)

Line

d)

Form

32.

__________ is a three-dimensional object which encloses volume.

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Form

d)

Value

33.

__________ is the way something feels or looks like it would feel.

a)

Color

b)

Shape

c)

Texture

d)

Value

34.

__________ is the area around, inside, or between shapes or forms.

a)

Form

b)

Value

c)

Color

d)

Space

35.

__________ is the focal point of the design which captures the viewers attention

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Repetition

d)

Proportion

36.

__________ is the repeating of visual elements in a piece of art.

a)

Balance

b)

Scale

c)

Proportion

d)

Repetition

37.

__________ is the relative sizes of parts within a whole

a)

Balance

b)

Unity

c)

Variety

d)

Proportion

38.

__________ is the size of an object in relation to another object.

a)

Repetition

b)

Scale

c)

Unity

d)

Movement

39.

__________ is the sense of harmony between all the elements in a work of art.

a)

Scale

b)

Movement

c)

Unity

d)

Balance

40.

__________ is the use of several elements or different types of the same element to add visual interest .

a)

Unity

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Proportion

41.
What is another term for color?
a)
Hue
b)
Value
c)
Tone
d)
Intensity
42.
How do vertical lines make a room appear?
a)
Adds width, restful, peaceful, relaxing
b)
Adds motion, energy, movement, excitement
c)
Adds youth, activity, femininity, softness
d)
Adds strength, dignity, height
43.
How do horizontal lines make a room appear?
a)
Adds width, restful, peaceful, relaxing
b)
Adds motion, energy, movement, excitement
c)
Adds youth, activity, femininity, softness
d)
Adds strength, dignity, height
44.
How do curved lines make a room appear?
a)
Adds width, restful, peaceful, relaxing
b)
Adds motion, energy, movement, excitement
c)
Adds youth, activity, femininity, softness
d)
Adds strength, dignity, height
45.
This picture shows what type of balance?
a)
radial
b)
symmetrical
c)
asymmetrical
d)
rock
46.
Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
47.
Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered...
a)
elements of design
b)
principles of design
48.

Which element of design can be seen and felt?

a)

space

b)

line

c)

form

d)

texture

49.

What is gradation?

a)

rhythm created be repetition

b)

rhythm created by color schemes

c)

rhythm created by a gradual increase or decrease of similar elements

50.

What is the definition of a vertical line?

a)

lines that move left to right

b)

lines that move up and down

c)

lines that are slanted

d)

lines that are part of a circle

51.

Which line softens the stiffness from using too many straight lines?

a)

diagonal

b)

curved

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

52.

Rhythm, harmony, emphasis and balance are the _____ of design.

a)

elements

b)

principles

53.

Which of the Principles of Design is this artwork showing?

a)

Variety

b)

Movement

c)

Emphasis

d)

Rhythm

54.

Which work of art shows movement?

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Which Principle of Design is this artwork showing?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Movement

c)

unity

d)

Proportion

56.

Which artwork shows proportion as a principle of Design?

a)
b)
c)
d)
57.

yes or No this artwork is symmetrical

a)

Yes

b)

No

58.

Considering the size of this arrangement and where it should be placed is which design principle?

a)

Proportion

b)

Harmony

c)

Focal Point

d)

Scale

59.

Artists use emphasis to make certain parts of their work stand out and grab your attention. The center of interest or _________________ is the place the artist draws your eye to first.

a)

focal point

b)

"Wake up and smell the coffee" point

c)

compass point

d)

pencil point

60.

What is the most obvious elements of design?

a)

color

b)

shape

c)

line

d)

texture

61.

What is the first and most basic element of design?

a)

line

b)

shape

c)

color

d)

size

62.

What is the difference between a shape and a form?

a)

depth

b)

horizon line

c)

value scale

d)

sky line

63.

What feelings are created by HORIZONTAL lines?

a)

restful

b)

None of the above

c)

restful, informal

d)

Informal

64.

How a fabric feels or looks.

a)

Rough

b)

Texture

c)

Slick

d)

Shiny

65.

What feelings are created by DIAGONAL lines?

a)

Action

b)

Action,Excitement

c)

None of the above

d)

Excitement

66.

A three-dimensional object is called:

a)

a square

b)

a mold

c)

a form

d)

a circle

67.

A type of balance in which the two sides look equally important even though they are not alike. (Look at the items above the fireplace.)

a)

Symmetrical balance

b)

Asymmetrical balance

c)

Radial balance

d)

Bilateral balance

68.

Comparing parts of a whole is called:

a)

Scale

b)

Proportion

c)

Contrast

d)

Balance

69.

The comparison of one thing to another in terms of size is called:

a)

Balance

b)

Contrast

c)

Proportion

d)

Scale

70.

Using many different elements to create interest or contrast in an artwork is called:

a)

Variety

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Value

71.
This image shows an example of:
a)
asymmetrical balance
b)
symmetrical balance
c)
radial balance
d)
physical balance
72.

Using similar elements to create a single theme

a)

unity

b)

variety

c)

emphasis

d)

space

73.

The focal point of an artwork is also called:

a)

background

b)

rhythm

c)

emphasis

d)

pattern

74.

A repeated design is called a:

a)

principle

b)

pattern

c)

element

d)

shape

75.
What is the emphasis of this photograph?
a)
The green apples around the pepper
b)
The red pepper in the center
c)
The little man peeking through the apples
76.
Name the Principle of Design
a)
Movement
b)
Variety
c)
Proportion
d)
Emphasis
77.

Repeating an element of design - such as color, line, form, or texture - creates rhythm by...

a)

repetition

b)

gradation

c)

radiation

d)

opposition

78.

The type of rhythm created by a gradual increase or decrease of similar elements of design.

a)

repetition

b)

gradation

c)

radiation

d)

opposition

79.

Type of rhythm that leads your eye outwards from the center.

a)

radiation

b)

gradation

c)

repetition

d)

contrast

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