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Elements and Principles of Design Test

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

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1.

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary color?

a)

brown

b)

blue

c)

gray

d)

blue-green

2.

Select the correct term for the following definition- A mark made by a moving point, can vary in length, width, direction, curvature, etc...

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

line

d)

form

3.

A two-dimensional object which has height and width.

a)

form

b)

value

c)

shape

d)

perspective

4.

A shape typically found in nature and irregular in shape.

a)

geometric shape

b)

organic shape

c)

form

5.

A three-dimensional object that has height, depth, and width.

a)

shape

b)

line

c)

form

d)

value

6.

The way a surface looks and feels.

a)

line

b)

texture

c)

emphasis

d)

value

7.

Attention to certain areas or objects in a work of art.

a)

emphasis

b)

harmony

c)

variety

d)

pattern

8.

The repeating of element(s) in a work of art.

a)

perspective

b)

rhythm

c)

proportion

d)

repetition

9.

Arrangement of the elements in a work of art so one side does not overpower the other.

a)

rhythm

b)

repetition

c)

balance

d)

emphasis

10.

Balance where one side of the work mirrors or is similar to the other side.

a)

asymmetrical

b)

radial

c)

symmetrical

11.

Balance where one side is different from the other.

a)

radial

b)

asymmetrical

c)

symmetrical

12.

Relationship of the size of one part to another or to the whole.

a)

harmony

b)

emphasis

c)

proportion

d)

pattern

13.

All visual elements combining to create a feeling of wholeness or completeness.

a)

variety

b)

rhythm

c)

balance

d)

harmony/unity

14.

Using different elements in a work of art to make it interesting to look at

a)

emphasis

b)

variety

c)

pattern

d)

proportion

15.

The degree of lightness and darkness

a)

color

b)

value

c)

tint

d)

intensity

16.

primary colors

a)

red/blue/yellow

b)

blue/orange/pink

c)

orange/green/purple

d)

grey/blue/purple

17.

secondary colors

a)

blue/orange/purple

b)

orange/green/purple

c)

pink/yellow/orange

d)

red/blue/yellow

18.

this is made by mixing two primary colors

a)

tertiary color

b)

neutral color

c)

secondary color

d)

complimentary color

19.

One primary and one secondary color (adjacent to) mixed together.

a)

analogous color

b)

complimentary color

c)

tertiary color

d)

neutral color

20.

What type of color is made when a primary and a secondary color are mixed together?

a)

neutral color

b)

complimentary color

c)

secondary color

d)

analogous color

21.

Colors that evoke the feeling of warmth (reds, yellows, oranges)

a)

neutral colors

b)

warm colors

c)

cool colors

d)

tertiary colors

22.

Colors that evoke the feelings of calm and peace (blues, greens, violets).

a)

cool colors

b)

tertiary colors

c)

analogous colors

d)

warm colors

23.

Another name for color.

a)

shade

b)

intensity

c)

tint

d)

hue

24.

Two colors that are directly OPPOSITE from each other on the color wheel. (Ex. red & green)

a)

analogous colors

b)

complimentary colors

c)

warm colors

d)

tertiary colors

25.

red and blue mixed creates which color?

a)

purple

b)

green

c)

grey

d)

black

26.

Which of the following is the complimentary color of blue?

a)

orange

b)

purple

c)

yellow

d)

red

27.

Shading using closely spaced, parallel lines

a)

cross-hatching

b)

value

c)

blending

d)

hatching

28.

Which is NOT a primary color?

a)

red

b)

yellow

c)

green

d)

blue

29.

The path a viewer's eye takes through a design.

a)

motion

b)

emphasis

c)

movement

d)

harmony

30.

Elements of a design are used repeatedly, creating movement. Creates a mood like music.

a)

rhythm

b)

harmony

c)

emphasis

d)

variety

31.

The repeating of an object or symbol all over the design/work of art.

a)

pattern

b)

variety

c)

emphasis

d)

balance

32.

The use of several elements of design to hold the viewer's attention and guide their eye.

a)

variety

b)

pattern

c)

balance

d)

rhythm

33.

Which of the following is the correct title for this artwork?

a)

Girl with the Pearl Earring

b)

Peasant Girl

c)

The Lacemaker

d)

The Milkmaid

34.

Which of the following artists painted this artwork?

a)

Frans Post

b)

Jackson Pollock

c)

Johannes Vermeer

d)

Norman Rockwell

35.

Which of the following is the correct title for this artwork?

a)

Three Lemons on an Orange Plate

b)

Three Limes on a Red Plate

c)

Citrus Fruits

d)

A Study of Limes

36.

Which of the following is the correct name for the artist that created the following artwork?

a)

Marina Abromovic

b)

Kim Blair

c)

Sally Mann

d)

Zemer Peled

37.

An example of this element of design can be a square, circle, triangle, or can be organic.

a)

form

b)

line

c)

shape

d)

space

38.

These describe the way designers use the elements of design.

a)

principles

b)

form

c)

elements

d)

principals

39.

This element of art is 3-dimensional and occupies space

a)

shape

b)

form

c)

color

d)

value

40.

This element refers to objects having depth or how near or far objects are in a work of art

a)

form

b)

proportion

c)

pattern

d)

space

41.

Which of the following is the correct title for this artwork?

a)

Mandala

b)

Rose Window of Notre Dame

c)

Flower Window

d)

Buckingham Palace Radial Window

42.

Which of the following artists created this artwork?

a)

Frank Gehry

b)

Eugène-Emmanuel

c)

Frank Lloyd Wright

d)

Sir Christopher Wren

43.

Select the correct title for the artwork

a)

Strawb Circle

b)

Mandala

c)

Kaleidoscope

d)

Radial Light

44.

Select the correct name of the artist that created this artwork

a)

Cindy Sherman

b)

Annie Leibovitz

c)

Harmony Korine

d)

Diane Arbus

45.

Select the correct title for the artwork

a)

The Art of Balance

b)

Balance Beam

c)

Circus Days

d)

A Balancing Act

46.

Select the correct artist for the artwork

a)

Ilya Zomb

b)

Dorthea Lange

c)

Harmony Korine

d)

Nan Goldin

47.

Select the correct title for the artwork

a)

Sunny Side Up

b)

Sunrise by the Ocean

c)

Rebirth

d)

Sunset and River

48.

Select the correct artist for the artwork

a)

Salvador Dali

b)

Vladmir Kush

c)

Vladmir Putin

d)

Pablo Picasso