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elements and principles of design

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What color scheme is this?

a)

triadic

b)

neutral

c)

monochromatic

d)

complementary

2.

What color scheme is this?

a)

triadic

b)

complementary

c)

monochromatic

d)

accented neutral

3.

What color scheme is this?

a)

monochromatic

b)

complementary

c)

analogous

d)

triadic

4.

What color scheme is this a representation of?

a)

analogous

b)

monochromatic

c)

triadic

d)

split complimentary

5.

What color scheme is this?

a)

monochromatic

b)

accented neutral

c)

neutral

d)

complimentary

6.

Which color scheme does this represent?

a)

complementary

b)

split complementary

c)

triadic

d)

anaologus

7.

What color scheme does this picture represent?

a)

neutral

b)

accented neutral

c)

complimentary

d)

monochromatic

8.

Which color scheme uses tints and shades of one color?

a)

analogous

b)

triadic

c)

monochromatic

d)

neutral

9.

The color scheme that uses 3-6 colors that are next to each other on the color wheel is?

a)

triadic

b)

analogous

c)

split complementary

d)

complementary

10.

The color scheme that uses 3 colors that are equal distance from each other on the color wheel is?

a)

split complementary

b)

triadic

c)

analogous

d)

complementary

11.

In an accented neutral color scheme, the color should not be more than what percent of the entire design?

a)

75%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

10%

12.

A part of a design that can be isolated and described as a single component in a design is...

a)

an element of design

b)

a principle of design

c)

emphasis

13.

The simplest design element that is created by connecting 2 dots is...

a)

space

b)

texture

c)

line

14.

The way an object appears to feel is known as...

a)

visual texture

b)

tactile texture

c)

line

d)

space

15.

A pattern or shape drawn onto fabric is known as what type of form?

a)

2D

b)

3D

16.

The area around or inside a form is...

a)

space

b)

texture

c)

line

17.

The type of line that is MOSTLY represented in this image is...

a)

horizontal

b)

diagonal

c)

vertical

d)

curved

18.

The use of curved lines in a design gives a feeling of...

a)

excitement

b)

calm and relaxing

c)

wider or shorter, less-formal

d)

taller, thinner

19.

A space that is overfilled with items in design can make you feel

a)

overwhelmed

b)

like you need more

20.

A chair is an example of which element of design (mostly)?

a)

space

b)

line

c)

texture

d)

form

21.

The lines in this outfit give off a feeling of...

a)

excitement and movement

b)

calm and refreshing

c)

taller and thinner

d)

wider and shorter

22.

When grouping objects, how many should you use?

a)

Always use to 3

b)

always use 4

c)

always use odd numbered items

d)

always use even numbered items

23.

What scale of artwork should be used when hanging items above a sofa/bed/etc.?

a)

1/2 of the size of the item it is hanging above

b)

it doesn't matter what size

c)

2/3 of the size of the item it is hanging above

24.

I am dressing for an event and I want to show others that I have power. What color would be best?

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

red

d)

green

25.

I'm painting my child's playroom and I want them to have a happy and friendly feeling. What color do I use?

a)

blue

b)

purple

c)

white

d)

yellow

26.

The color of royalty is...

a)

black

b)

green

c)

purple

d)

red

27.

The color of this dress represents..

a)

purity and innocence

b)

royalty

c)

love

28.

The primary colors are...

a)

blue, purple, green

b)

red, yellow, blue

c)

black, white, brown

29.

yellow-green is an example of...

a)

intermediate color

b)

primary color

c)

secondary color

30.

The lightness or darkness of a color is referred to as...

a)

intesity

b)

value

c)

hue

31.

A tint is...

a)

made by adding white to a color

b)

made by adding black to a color

c)

shown on the outer ring of the color wheel

32.

Which of the following is not a neutral color?

a)

black

b)

grey

c)

white

d)

tint of yellow

33.

the type of balance that is identical on both sides of a center point is...

a)

asymmetrical

b)

symmetrical

34.

This picture is an example of which type of balance?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

35.

What type of balance is pictured here?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

36.

What type of balance is pictured?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

37.

What type of rhythm is shown with the pillows?

a)

regular

b)

gradated

c)

random

38.

This piece of furniture is an example of which type of rhythm?

a)

regular

b)

random

c)

gradated

39.

Which two principles of design are demonstrated in this image?

a)

proportion and scale

b)

symmetrical balance and proportion

c)

gradated rhythm and scale

40.

Which principle of design is being demonstrated in this design?

a)

line

b)

empahsis

c)

texture

d)

balance

41.

This image meets the requirements for wall arrangement above an item.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

Which of the following is not a principle of design?

a)

balance

b)

rhythm

c)

line

d)

proportion

43.

which of the following is not an element of design?

a)

line

b)

form

c)

texture

d)

balance

44.

______should fit function. It can be 2D or 3D.

a)

space

b)

form

c)

texture

d)

proportion

45.

The element of design that has the greatest impact of design is...

a)

line

b)

texture

c)

color

d)

space

46.

Repetition might be portrayed in all of the following except...

a)

texture

b)

form

c)

line

d)

scale