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Elements & Principles Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.
a)
hue
b)
value
c)
movement
d)
contrast
2.
A mark with length and direction, created by a point that moves across a surface.
a)
line
b)
value
c)
contrast
d)
form
3.
The empty or open area between, around, above below and within objects.
a)
form
b)
balance
c)
color
d)
space
4.
Any three dimensional object that can be measured by height, width and depth.
a)
emphasis
b)
space
c)
form
d)
shape
5.
The element of art that refers to the surface quality of an object or the way something feels such as rough-smooth
a)
shape
b)
texture
c)
color
d)
line
6.
A flat figure created when actual or implied lines surround a space-can be geometric or organic
a)
line
b)
form
c)
shape
d)
space
7.
Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes.
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
teriary
d)
color
8.
Another name for related colors-have one color in common. Colors that appear next to each other on the color wheel.
a)
analogous colors
b)
shape
c)
texture
d)
color
9.
Colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel.  When mixed together, they makes neutral gray or brown.
a)
complementary
b)
texture
c)
analogous
d)
color
10.
Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.
a)
space
b)
unity
c)
emphasis
d)
balance
11.
The relation of one object to another in size,amount, number.
a)
variety
b)
monochromatic
c)
proportion
d)
triad
12.
The use of different lines shapes, textures,colors and other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.
a)
variety
b)
emphasis
c)
rhythm
d)
value
13.

The Elements of Art are:

a)

The rules of art

b)

The building blocks of art

c)

The materials used to make art

d)

The place you go to look at art

14.

Line is

a)

the lightness or darkness of a color or shade

b)

something that goes straight in either direction forever

c)

a moving point

d)

a Principle of Design

15.

Which is NOT an Element of Art?

a)

Line

b)

Balance

c)

Shape

d)

Value

16.

The Principles of Design are:

a)

The building blocks of Art

b)

The rules of art

c)

The materials used to make art

d)

The place you go to look at art

17.

Shape is:

a)

the lightness or darkness of a color or shade

b)

a moving point

c)

an area enclosed by a line

d)

the area between objects in an artwork

18.

One way to show space in an artwork is:

a)

add complementary colors

b)

add light and dark values

c)

add patterns to shapes

d)

add foreground, middleground, background

19.

You can create textures by making _________ with other elements

a)

tints and shades

b)

actual and implied

c)

foreground, middleground, background

d)

patterns

20.

Complementary colors are:

a)

colors that look good together

b)

opposites on the color wheel

c)

side by side on the color wheel

d)

one color plus black and white

21.

Analogous colors are

a)

colors that look good together

b)

colors that are side by side on the color wheel

c)

colors that are opposites on the color wheel

d)

one color plus black and white

22.

Brown, black, grey, and white are______________ colors

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

d)

neutral

23.

Primary colors are

a)

blue, black, red

b)

blue, black, purple

c)

blue, green, purple

d)

blue, red, yellow

24.

How do you make primary colors

a)

you can't make them, but they make all other colors

b)

you mix two secondary colors together in equal amounts

c)

you mix a secondary and a tertiary color together in equal amounts

d)

you mix one color plus black or white

25.

Secondary colors are:

a)

red, blue, black

b)

blue, green, purple

c)

purple, orange, green

d)

purple, blue, red

26.

How do you make a secondary color?

a)

mix two tertiary colors together in equal amounts

b)

mix two primary colors together in equal amounts

c)

mix a primary and a tertiary color together in equal amounts

d)

mix one color with black or white

27.

Tertiary colors are:

a)

red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet

b)

red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, and blue-green

c)

red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

d)

black, dark red, red, light red, white

28.

You make a tertiary color by

a)

mixing two primary colors

b)

mixing one primary color and one tertiary color

c)

mixing one primary color with one secondary color

d)

mixing one primary color with black and white

29.

What is an example of a monochromatic color scheme?

a)

red, yellow, blue

b)

red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow

c)

red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet

d)

black, dark red, red, light red, white

30.

How do you create value in an artwork?

a)

by adding complementary colors

b)

by adding dark and light

c)

by adding patterns

d)

by adding shapes

31.

Texture can be ______________ if you can feel it, or _______________ if it's 2-D

a)

factual, imagined

b)

real, pretend

c)

positive, negative

d)

actual, implied

32.

Shapes can be either _______ or _________

a)

geometric, abstract

b)

geometric, neutral

c)

geometric, radial

d)

geometric, organic

33.
A three dimensional object, such as a cube or ball or the representation of a 3-D object. 3-D objects have height, length, and width.
a)
form
b)
shape
c)
space
34.
a)
shape
b)
form
35.
Texture you can actually feel.
a)
tactile
b)
visual
36.
The darkness or lightness of a color. Shades are dark, tints are light.
a)
value
b)
color
c)
shade
37.
a)
geometric forms
b)
geometric shapes
c)
organic forms
38.
a)
visual texture
b)
actual texture
39.
Texture you can see, but cannot feel.
a)
visual
b)
tactile
40.
a)
diagonal
b)
vertical
c)
horizontal
41.
Which of these is NOT an element of art?
a)
color
b)
line
c)
space
d)
hue
42.
a)
horizontal
b)
vertical
c)
diagonal
43.
a)
vertical
b)
horizontal
c)
diagonal
44.
The way something feels to the touch (actual/tactile) or how it may look (visual).
a)
texture
b)
color
c)
line
45.
A two dimensional area created by connecting lines.
a)
shape
b)
form
c)
space
46.
The visual quality of objects caused by the amount of light reflected by them.
a)
color
b)
value
c)
color wheel
47.
Is this image an example of a geometric or organic shape?
a)
Geometric
b)
Organic
48.
What phrase best describes this image?
a)
geometric forms
b)
geometric shapes
c)
organic shapes
d)
organic forms
49.
The two kinds of texture are:
a)
sharp and soft
b)
fluffy and rough
c)
visual and actual
d)
bumpy and smooth
50.
We see color because of...
a)
value
b)
shadow
c)
reflections of light
d)
we have eyes
51.
"Texture is only relevant to 3-dimensional art."
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Positive is what is there, negative is where there isn't anything.
a)
Space
b)
Shape
c)
Line
d)
Form
53.
What type of Balance is this image an example of ?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Asymmetrical
c)
Formal
d)
Symmetrical & Formal
54.

What principle does this image demonstrate?

a)

Pop Art

b)

Variety in shape and color

c)

Flowers make good subjects in art

55.
Emphasis refers to the part of art which is what?
a)
The most colorful
b)
In the center
c)
The most dominant
56.
This painting shows which principle?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Symmetry
c)
Movement/Rhythm
57.
This painting by Wayne Thiebaud demonstrates which principle?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Harmony
c)
Movement
58.
This painting by Vincent Van Gogh demonstrates which principle?
a)
Movement/Rhythm
b)
Symmetry
59.
Can a black and white painting such as this painting by Franz Kline show emphasis?
a)
Yes
b)
No
60.
Which two principles does Leslie Shiel's painting demonstrate?
a)
Symmetry & Emphasis
b)
Unity & Asymmetry
61.
This painting demonstrates which principle?
a)
Contrast of color
b)
Contrast of shape
c)
Contrast of color & shape
d)
Sunset
62.
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
63.
Which balance is this digital photograph of a dessert which Mrs. Daniels created an example of?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Asymmetrical
64.
Which principle is prominent in this interior design?
a)
Formal Balance
b)
Contrast
c)
Symmetry
d)
All of the above
65.
Did this architect use pattern for this design?
a)
yes
b)
no
66.
Is this portrait by Chuck Close symmetrical or asymmetrical?
a)
Asymmetrical
b)
Symmetrical
67.
This painting by Eleni Pratsi is a good example of using different what?
a)
Textures
b)
Sizes
c)
Forms
68.
How does this painting show unity?
a)
Use of Color and Shape
b)
Use of Emphasis
c)
Use of Details
69.
Analogous color like these are the most what?
a)
Contrasting
b)
Beautiful
c)
Harmonious
70.
Which principles did Andy Warhol use in his screen print of Marilyn Monroe?
a)
Emphasis
b)
 Color
c)
Variety & Repetition
71.
Which principles does this photograph by Will Stewartd demonstrate?
a)
Variety & Movement
b)
Emphasis & Repetition
72.
Does this painting by Mrs. Daniels demonstrate Formal or Informal balance?
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Both Informal & Formal
73.
__________ is the element that is emphasized.
a)
Contrast
b)
Balance
c)
Focal Point
d)
Aspect Ratio
74.
________ gives the eye a place to rest and the designer space to place text.
a)
Balance
b)
Repetition
c)
White Space
d)
Rule of Thirds
75.
The concept where you break a design into thirds/critical area is in the intersections a third
a)
Balance
b)
Repetition
c)
White Space
d)
Rule of Thirds