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Visual Dictionary: Mandala Project

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The repeating visual elements in a piece of art.

a)

Unity

b)

Repetition

c)

Variety

d)

Movement

2.

The equal visual distribution of weight in a design.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Unity

d)

Variety

3.

Which is the strongest example of MOVEMENT?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.
This Principle of Design is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. Symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial balance are examples of this principle. 
a)
Movement
b)
Emphasis
c)
Pattern
d)
Balance
5.

This Principle of Design is the path (action) 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

6.

In this artwork we see a repeated pattern creating a sense of rhythm. What is this repeated pattern called in the arts?

a)

Motif

b)

Symbolism

c)

Repetition

d)

Pattern

7.

In this painting, Zapatistas, by Jose Clemente Orozco we see he used a repetition of color, shape and line. Which principle of design is being exemplified?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Emphasis

c)

Value

d)

Unity

8.

The distribution of visual weight in a work of art is known as

a)

Balance

b)

Contrast

c)

Space

d)

Emphasis

9.

Which of the following is not a Principle of Design

a)

Color

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis

10.
This painting by Vincent Van Gogh demonstrates which principle?
a)
Movement/Rhythm
b)
Symmetry
11.

This painting demonstrates which principle?

a)

Contrast of color

b)

Contrast of shape

c)

Contrast of emphasis

d)

Answer #1 & #2

12.

Which principle(s) of design is/are prominent in this interior design?

a)

Color

b)

Contrast

c)

Symmetry

d)

All of the above

13.
Did this architect use pattern for this design?
a)
yes
b)
no
14.
Is this portrait by Chuck Close symmetrical or asymmetrical?
a)
Asymmetrical
b)
Symmetrical
15.

The photograph of the plant is composed with what type of balance?

a)

asymmetrical balance

b)

symmetrical balance

c)

radial balance

d)

physical balance

16.

What type of balance is being employed in this composition?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Rule of 3rds

d)

There is no balance

17.

What type of balance is demonstrated in this mandala?

a)

asymmetrical

b)

symmetrical

c)

radial

d)

circular

18.

Non-objective art tends to focus more on the ________ elements of art (like line, color, shape, etc.), and/or on inspiring a certain emotion, feeling, or thought.

a)

Non-objective

b)

Realistic

c)

Abstract

d)

Formal

19.

This image is an example of ___________ art.

a)

Abstract

b)

Non-objective

20.

Art that is not realistic is ________. It is often based on an actual person, place, or thing, but does not look realistic.

a)

Non-objective

b)

Realistic

c)

Abstract

d)

Formal

21.

The use of different lines, shapes, textures, colors or other elements of design to create interest in a work of art.

a)

Variety

b)

Emphasis

c)

Placement

d)

Value