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The Principles of Art

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Principle of art which refers to the decoration of the surface of art with repeated units.

a)

contrast

b)

rhythm

c)

movement

d)

pattern

2.

The principle of art which deals with the arranging of elements to create action within an artwork is called.

a)

contrast

b)

rhythm

c)

movement

d)

pattern

3.

What Principle of Art is expressed in this image?

a)

Pattern

b)

Variety

4.

What Principle of Art is being shown here?

a)

gradation

b)

pattern

c)

movement

5.

What Element of Art is used to create the Principle of movement in this artwork?

a)

pattern

b)

balance

c)

space

d)

line

6.

What Principle of Art is depicted here?

a)

Line

b)

pattern

c)

variety

d)

movement

7.

The principle of art which refers to the part of the artwork which stands out or catches the viewer’s attention.

a)

Contrast

b)

rhythm

c)

movement

d)

emphasis

8.

The principle of art that refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement, and drama.

a)

balance

b)

contrast

c)

movement

d)

rhythm

9.

The principle of art in which all the visual elements in an artwork are in harmony.

a)

contrast

b)

rhythm

c)

movement

d)

pattern

10.

What type of balance is shown?

a)

asymmetrical

b)

equal

c)

symmetrical

d)

radial

11.

Balance, emphasis, movement, rhythm, unity, pattern, contrast and; the means an artist uses to organize elements within a work of art.

a)

Units of Art

b)

Principles of Art

c)

Artist Elements

d)

Elements of Art

12.

How is emphasis shown here?

a)

through contrast

b)

through size

c)

through color

d)

through distance

13.

The quality of seeming whole and complete, with all parts working right together.

a)

value

b)

balance

c)

unity

d)

proportion

14.

Importance given to certain objects or areas in an artwork using the Principles of Art.

a)

variety

b)

priority

c)

contrast

d)

emphasis

15.

The difference between two unlike things.

a)

emphasis

b)

balance

c)

contrast

d)

variety

16.

Which element was used to create contrast?

a)

form

b)

shape

c)

colour

17.

Arranging elements so that no one part of a work overpowers, or seems heavier than, any other part

a)

balance

b)

gradation

c)

variety

d)

shape

18.

Blending elements in a pleasing way

a)

movement

b)

harmony

c)

pattern

d)

emphasis

19.

The repeating of an element to make a work seem active

a)

rhythm

b)

emphasis

c)

unity

d)

contrast

20.

The principle of art that refers to the path the viewer’s eye travels around a work of art.

a)

Contrast

b)

Movement

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis