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WorksheetsPrinciples and Elements of Art
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
(a) is an element of art defined by a point moving in space. It can be swirly, wavy, dotted, vertical, horizontal, etc.
An element of art that is two dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width. Its a flat enclosed area.
Shape
Form
Line
Value
An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width, and depth.
Shape
Form
Value
Color
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. The effect of light and shade in a picture.
Line
Form
Color
Value
An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.
Shape
Space
Value
Color
The element of art derived from reflected or absorbed light. Also referred to as Hue.
Value
Space
Color
Perspective
Choose ALL the primary colors.
Red
Green
White
Blue
Yellow
When elements are repeated in a certain direction. It is achieved through repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.
Emphasis
Rhythm
Balance
Proportion
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.
Balance
Pattern
Perspective
Proportion
When a motif or a design is repeated throughout the artwork.
Visual Movement
Proportion
Pattern
Balance
When one part of an artwork stands out and attracts the eye of the viewer.
Visual Movement
Emphasis
Value
Contrast
When form, values, patterns, or colors seem to create action. Known in graphic design as “flow”.
Contrast
Harmony
Unity
Visual Movement
______ refers to the arrangement of opposite elements and effects, e.g. smooth vs. rough texture, large vs. small shape, and light vs. dark colors.
Contrast
Unity and Harmony
Visual Movement
Proportion
_______ 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.
Contrast
Unity and Harmony
Visual Movement
Proportion
Do you think it's necessary for the discussed element and principles of art to be present in one’s artwork? Why?
