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WorksheetsPrinciples of Art and Design
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered...
a)
elements of design
b)
principles of design
2.
Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
3.
Pattern uses the art elements in planned or random repetitions to enhance surfaces of paintings or sculptures. Which of the examples given below is NOT a pattern?
a)
quilt
b)
grapefruit (sliced open)
c)
jewelry
d)
plain white canvas
4.
Rhythm is the __________ of visual movement--colors, shapes, or lines. Fill in the missing word.
a)
repetition
b)
stopping
c)
replacing
5.
Visual movement is used by artists to direct viewers through their work, often to a certain point in the picture. This is called a...
a)
empty space
b)
back drop
c)
focal point
6.
The principle of balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art. This famous image, popular in Chinese culture, is called...
a)
Yin & Yang
b)
Pisces symbol
c)
the Rooster
7.
The principle of emphasis is used by artists to create dominance & focus in their work. Your eye is drawn to which color?
a)
red
b)
green
8.
The principle of unity provides the cohesive quality that makes an art work feel complete & finished. The painting 'The Starry Night' was painted by which artist?
a)
Vincent Van Gogh
b)
Picasso
c)
Salvador Dali
9.
The element of texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated & actual, of artwork. Texture describes how something...
a)
feels
b)
smells
c)
sounds like
10.
The element of color depends on light because it's made of light. The whiter the light, the more true the colors will be. Hue refers to the names of the colors. Which trio of colors are considered primary?
a)
green, orange, violet
b)
red, blue, yellow
11.
What type of Balance is this image an example of ?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Asymmetrical
c)
Formal
d)
Symmetrical & Formal
12.
What principle does this image demonstrate?
a)
Pop Art
b)
Variety in shape and color
c)
Flowers make good subjects in art
13.
Emphasis refers to the part of art which is what?
a)
The most colorful
b)
In the center
c)
The most dominant
14.
This painting by Wayne Thiebaud demonstrates which principle?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Harmony
c)
Movement
15.
This painting by Vincent Van Gogh demonstrates which principle?
a)
Movement/Rhythm
b)
Symmetry
16.
Which two principles does Leslie Shiel's painting demonstrate?
a)
Symmetry & Emphasis
b)
Unity & Asymmetry
17.
This painting demonstrates which principle?
a)
Contrast of color
b)
Contrast of shape
c)
Contrast of color & shape
d)
Sunset
18.
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
19.
Which principle is prominent in this interior design?
a)
Formal Balance
b)
Contrast
c)
Symmetry
d)
All of the above
20.
Did this architect use pattern for this design?
a)
yes
b)
no
21.
Is this portrait by Chuck Close symmetrical or asymmetrical?
a)
Asymmetrical
b)
Symmetrical
22.
This painting by Eleni Pratsi is a good example of using different what?
a)
Textures
b)
Sizes
c)
Forms
23.
How does this painting show unity?
a)
Use of Color and Shape
b)
Use of Emphasis
c)
Use of Details
24.
Analogous color like these are the most what?
a)
Contrasting
b)
Beautiful
c)
Harmonious
25.
Which principles did Andy Warhol use in his screen print of Marilyn Monroe?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Color
c)
Variety & Repetition
26.
Which principles does this photograph by Will Stewartd demonstrate?
a)
Variety & Movement
b)
Emphasis & Repetition
27.
This Principle of Design catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.
a)
Movement
b)
Emphasis
c)
Repetition
d)
Balance
28.
This Principle of Design is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. It can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art.
a)
Movement
b)
Repetition
c)
Unity
d)
Emphasis
29.
This Principle of Design is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.
a)
Balance
b)
Emphasis
c)
Repetition
d)
Pattern
30.
This Principle of Design make the work of art seem active. The replication of elements of design creates unity within the work of art.
a)
Repetition
b)
Variety
c)
Rhythm
d)
Proportion
31.
This Principle of Design is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness.
a)
Balance
b)
Repetition
c)
Rhythm
d)
Unity
32.
This Principle of Design uses several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.
a)
Variety
b)
Proportion
c)
Movement
d)
Unity
33.
The Principle of Design is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. It creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep this principle exciting and active, variety is essential.
a)
Pattern
b)
Repetition
c)
Variety
d)
Rhythm
34.
______is one of the most dominant elements.It is created by light. There are 3 properties of color; Hue, Value and Intensity.
a)
Line
b)
Form
c)
Color
d)
Value
35.
______ describes the feel of an actual surface. The surface quality of an object; can be real or implied.
a)
Space
b)
Form
c)
Texture
d)
Line
36.
______ is degrees of lightness or darkness. The difference between values is called value contrast.
a)
Value
b)
Color
c)
Space
d)
Line
37.
What Element is prominent here?
a)
Texture
b)
Line
c)
Space
d)
Value
38.
The empty or open area between, around, above below and within objects.
a)
form
b)
balance
c)
color
d)
space
39.
The lightness or darkness of an object or a color...
a)
Color
b)
Shade
c)
Value
d)
Tint
40.
A shape that is precise and mathmatical
a)
Shape
b)
Geometric Shape
c)
Organic Shape
d)
Form
41.
What element of art is best represented in this picture?
a)
Color
b)
Line
c)
Shape
d)
Form
42.
Area in a work of art that catches and holds the viewers attention.
a)
space
b)
unity
c)
emphasis
d)
balance
43.
The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors or other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.
a)
variety
b)
emphasis
c)
rhythm
d)
value
44.
A flower, a daisy specifically, is said to have what type of balance?
a)
Imaginary
b)
radial
c)
symmetrical
d)
asymmetrical
45.
What type of balance do you see in this image?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Asymmetrical
c)
Radial
d)
Informal
46.
When drawing people and objects with correct size relationships we are using which principle of design?
a)
Pattern
b)
Emphasis
c)
Rhythm
d)
Proportion
47.
How did this artist create emphasis?
a)
Isolation
b)
Placement
c)
Contrast
d)
Patterns
48.
What type of balance is seen in this image?
a)
Symmetrical
b)
Asymmetrical
c)
Radial
d)
Formal
49.
The way your eye moves around the work of art.
a)
Pattern
b)
Movement
c)
Rhythm
d)
Unity
50.
The relationship between objects in relation to size or number.
a)
Rhythm
b)
Movement
c)
Balance
d)
Proportion
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