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Principles of Design & Colour Harmony

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

This principle combines different elements to create interest and possible focal points. Too much of this principle can cause chaos within an art work.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Variety

c)

Unity & Harmony

d)

Pattern

2.

This principle involves the relationship of the elements to each other and to the whole work of art. Simply put it is comparing.

a)

Unity & Harmony

b)

Balance

c)

Proportion

d)

Emphasis

3.

This principle creates a sense of activity and direction within a work of art. Repetition of art elements can create movement for the viewers eye to follow

a)

Emphasis

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Rhythm & Movement

4.

This principle emphasizes specific elements of art in order to connect the whole art work.

a)

Variety

b)

Harmony & Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Rhythm & Movement

5.

This principle involves organizing elements in a work of art in such a way to distribute their visual weight. Radial, symmetrical, & nonsymmetrical.

a)

Variety

b)

Rhythm & Movement

c)

Repetition & Pattern

d)

Balance

6.

This principle of design uses the arrangement of different elements of art in order to highlight the differences between the elements. It is used to create interest.

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Contrast

d)

Unity & Harmony

7.

This principle highlights a specific element of art in order to create a focal point. This is the first place the viewer looks when viewing the art work.

a)

Proportion

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis

8.

An element of art is repeated in an organized way creating a design

a)

Repetition & Pattern

b)

Balance

c)

Unity & Harmony

d)

Proportion

9.

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

10.

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

11.

What type of Balance is this image an example of ?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Radial Symmetry

c)

Asymmetrical

d)

Bilateral Symmetry

12.

What is the emphasis of this photograph?

a)

The green apples around the pepper

b)

The red pepper in the center

c)

The stem of the apples

d)

The Shadows created by the apples

13.

Which principles did Andy Warhol use in his screen print of Marilyn Monroe?

a)

Variety

b)

Color

c)

Shape

d)

Emphasis

14.

Which is an example of MOVEMENT?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Hue is another name for

a)

a funny laugh

b)

colour

c)

a type of print ink

d)

highlight

16.

Colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel are considered to be _______________________.

a)

bright

b)

complementary

c)

dull

d)

triadic

17.

Monochromatic colour scheme uses:

a)

1 colour

b)

2 colours

c)

3 colours

d)

4 colours

18.

Which of the following is a colour or hue?

a)

Black

b)

Grey

c)

Purple

d)

White

19.

Analogous colours are

a)

Opposite each other in the colour wheel

b)

Equal distance from each other in the colour wheel

c)

Next to each other in the colour wheel

d)

Not on the colour wheel

20.

Red, blue and yellow are an example of what colour scheme?

a)

Split-complimentary

b)

Triadic

c)

Tetradic

d)

Monochromatic

21.

Which of the following are examples of Split-Complimentary Colours

a)

Yellow, Yellow-Orange, Yellow Green.

b)

Black, White, Grey

c)

Blue, Red- Orange, Orange

d)

Red, Blue-Green, Yellow Green

22.

What are these called?

a)

Tertiary Colors

b)

Primary Colors

c)

Monochromatic Colors

d)

Complementary Colors

23.
What are these called?
a)
Tertiary Colors
b)
Secondary Colors
c)
Primary Colors
d)
Complimentary Colors
24.

The pinks in this image are _____________ of red.

a)

Shades

b)

Tints

c)

Tones

d)

Hues

25.

These are ____________ colors.

a)

Warm

b)

Tertiary

c)

Cool

d)

Complimentary