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Principles of Design

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

This principle of design has distribution of visual weight in an artwork. The three types are symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Proportion

d)

Unity

2.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Rhythm?

a)

It is a regular and repeated patterns in the elements of art.

b)

It utilizes several different elements of art to create an art piece that is free from uniformity.

c)

It calls for the creation of materials that are on the right scale, especially in performing arts like theater.

d)

It employs the use of body to express inner conditions and feelings.

3.

This picture is an Example to ..................

a)

Emphasis

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

4.

The size of an object in relation to the size of another object.

a)

Unity

b)

Repetition

c)

Scale

d)

Balance

5.

In this "tessellation" illustration by M.C. Escher, the fish and the birds are examples of:

a)

Repetition

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Proportion

6.

Which is an example of UNITY?`

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
This Principle of Design is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. It can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art. 
a)
Movement
b)
Repetition
c)
Unity
d)
Emphasis
8.

Which is an example of MOVEMENT?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

The red hat in this painting by Amy Sherald is a good example of

a)

Unity

b)

Emphasis

c)

Balance

d)

Repetition

10.

Which is an example of SCALE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Which two principles of design are employed in the mandala as shown above?

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Emphasis

d)

Subordination

12.

Which is an example of PROPORTION?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

What type of Balance is shown here ?

a)

Radial

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Asymmetrical

14.

Which is an example of variety

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Which of the following is an example of REPETITION?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

With Positive/Negative space which one is best described as the empty space surrounding shapes or forms

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

17.

Which of the following is an example of BALANCE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Which of the following is an example of EMPHASIS?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

This adorable artwork is an example of:

a)

Contrast

b)

Proportion

c)

Pattern

d)

Unity

20.

What is an axis?

a)

A fixed line used as a reference point

b)

A point in the center of a design

c)

A line that separates two design elements

d)

A border framing an art piece

21.

This photo shows:

a)

Symmetrical Balance

b)

Asymmetrical Balance

22.

In what way is "movement" different from "emphasis?"

a)

A focal point is not required

b)

Movement does not use color

c)

Emphasis does not manipulate perspective

d)

There is no difference

23.

In what way is "rhythm" different from "movement?"

a)

Rhythm is based on musical interpretation

b)

Movement has a focal point while rhythm does not

c)

Movement suggests that the piece itself is moving

d)

Rhythm suggests that the piece itself is moving

24.

This picture is an example for Patterns.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What is not a word that describes "unity" in design?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Wholeness

c)

Harmony

d)

Inconsistency

26.

This design refers to the dimensions of a composition and relationships between height, width and depth. It is used will affect how realistic or stylised something seems

a)

Asymmetrical Balance

b)

Contrast

c)

Movement

d)

Proportion

27.

............................ A large difference between two elements

to create interest and tension.

a)

Balance

b)

Emphases

c)

Contrast

d)

Texture

28.

This painting by Gustave Klimt shows

a)

Variety

b)

Unity

c)

Pattern

d)

All of the Above

29.

...................... When all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image.

a)

Patterns

b)

Unity

c)

Movement

d)

Contrast

30.

the imposition of order and harmony on a design

a)

Unity

b)

Radial Balance

c)

Contrast

d)

Emphasis