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WorksheetsElements of Art and Principles of Photography
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
An element of art defined by a point moving in space. It
may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or
abstract.
Space
Lines
Shape
Form
An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses
volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a
sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). It may also be free
flowing.
Emphasis
Space
Form
Shape
A way of combining elements to add a feeling of
equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are
symmetrical and asymmetrical.
Emphasis
Balance
Texture
Contrast
The lightness or darkness of tones or colors.
Texture
Intensity
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 .
Balance
Emphasis
Space
Movement
The name of a color. Like Red, Blue of Green
Hue
Value
Space
Intensity
The quality of brightness and purity.
Hue
Value
Color
Intensity
An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look
as if they might feel if touched.
Value
Proportion
Texture
Balance
A principle of design that indicates movement, created
by the careful placement of repeated elements in a work
of art to cause a visual tempo or beat.
Rhythm
Proportion
Harmony
Gradation
A way of combining elements to stress the differences
between those elements.
Proportion
Gradation
Emphasis
Variety
A principle of design that refers to the relationship of
certain elements to the whole and to each other.
Emphasis
Proportion
Gradation
Movement
A way of combining elements by using a series of
gradual changes in those elements. (large shapes to
small shapes, dark hue to light hue, etc)
Variety
Proportion
Gradation
Harmony
A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to
accent their similarities (achieved through use of
repetitions and subtle gradual changes)
Rhythm
Balance
Harmony
Variety
A principle of design concerned with diversity or
contrast. This is achieved by using different shapes,
sizes, and/or colors in a work of art.
Emphasis
Harmony
Balance
Variety
A principle of design used to create the look and feeling
of action and to guide the viewer’s eye throughout the
work of art.
Rhythm
Balance
Proportion
Movement
What element or principal best describes this image?
C-Curve
S-Curve
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
What element or principal best describes this image?
C-Curve
S-Curve
Horizontal Line
Vertical Line
What element or principal best describes this image?
Pattern
Gradation
Proportion
Emphasis
What element or principal BEST describes this image?
Variety
Balance
Proportion
Balance
What element or principal BEGT describes this image?
Gradation
Movement
Variety
Balance
