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Elements of Art and Principles of Photography

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

An element of art defined by a point moving in space. It

may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or

abstract.

a)

Space

b)

Lines

c)

Shape

d)

Form

2.

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.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Space

c)

Form

d)

Shape

3.

A way of combining elements to add a feeling of

equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are

symmetrical and asymmetrical.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Texture

d)

Contrast

4.

The lightness or darkness of tones or colors.

a)

Texture

b)

Intensity

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)

Balance

b)

Emphasis

c)

Space

d)

Movement

6.

The name of a color. Like Red, Blue of Green

a)

Hue

b)

Value

c)

Space

d)

Intensity

7.

The quality of brightness and purity.

a)

Hue

b)

Value

c)

Color

d)

Intensity

8.

An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look

as if they might feel if touched.

a)

Value

b)

Proportion

c)

Texture

d)

Balance

9.

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.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Proportion

c)

Harmony

d)

Gradation

10.

A way of combining elements to stress the differences

between those elements.

a)

Proportion

b)

Gradation

c)

Emphasis

d)

Variety

11.

A principle of design that refers to the relationship of

certain elements to the whole and to each other.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Proportion

c)

Gradation

d)

Movement

12.

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)

a)

Variety

b)

Proportion

c)

Gradation

d)

Harmony

13.

A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to

accent their similarities (achieved through use of

repetitions and subtle gradual changes)

a)

Rhythm

b)

Balance

c)

Harmony

d)

Variety

14.

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.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Harmony

c)

Balance

d)

Variety

15.

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.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Balance

c)

Proportion

d)

Movement

16.

What element or principal best describes this image?

a)

C-Curve

b)

S-Curve

c)

Vertical Line

d)

Horizontal Line

17.

What element or principal best describes this image?

a)

C-Curve

b)

S-Curve

c)

Horizontal Line

d)

Vertical Line

18.

What element or principal best describes this image?

a)

Pattern

b)

Gradation

c)

Proportion

d)

Emphasis

19.

What element or principal BEST describes this image?

a)

Variety

b)

Balance

c)

Proportion

d)

Balance

20.

What element or principal BEGT describes this image?

a)

Gradation

b)

Movement

c)

Variety

d)

Balance