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Principles and Elements of Art

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

(a)   is an element of art defined by a point moving in space. It can be swirly, wavy, dotted, vertical, horizontal, etc.

2.

An element of art that is two dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width. Its a flat enclosed area.

a)

Shape

b)

Form

c)

Line

d)

Value

3.

An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width, and depth.

a)

Shape

b)

Form

c)

Value

d)

Color

4.

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. The effect of light and shade in a picture.

a)

Line

b)

Form

c)

Color

d)

Value

5.

An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.

a)

Shape

b)

Space

c)

Value

d)

Color

6.

The element of art derived from reflected or absorbed light. Also referred to as Hue.

a)

Value

b)

Space

c)

Color

d)

Perspective

7.

Choose ALL the primary colors.

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

White

d)

Blue

e)

Yellow

8.

When elements are repeated in a certain direction. It is achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Proportion

9.

Refers to how the elements of art relate to each other within the composition in terms of their visual equilibrium. It can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

a)

Balance

b)

Pattern

c)

Perspective

d)

Proportion

10.

When a motif or a design is repeated throughout the artwork.

a)

Visual Movement

b)

Proportion

c)

Pattern

d)

Balance

11.

When one part of an artwork stands out and attracts the eye of the viewer.

a)

Visual Movement

b)

Emphasis

c)

Value

d)

Contrast

12.

When form, values, patterns, or colors seem to create action. Known in graphic design as “flow”.

a)

Contrast

b)

Harmony

c)

Unity

d)

Visual Movement

13.

______ refers to the arrangement of opposite elements and effects, e.g. smooth vs. rough texture, large vs. small shape, and light vs. dark colors.

a)

Contrast

b)

Unity and Harmony

c)

Visual Movement

d)

Proportion

14.

_______ is the principle of art that creates cohesiveness by stressing the similarities of separate but related parts. It is the wholeness or completeness of a picture.

a)

Contrast

b)

Unity and Harmony

c)

Visual Movement

d)

Proportion

15.

Do you think it's necessary for the discussed element and principles of art to be present in one’s artwork? Why?

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