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Principles of Design

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

The principles of design are:

a)

harmony, rhythm, asymmetrical, value, balance

b)

balance, harmony,

rhythm, emphasis, proportion

c)

rhythm, emphasis, proportion, unity, hue

d)

radial, gradation, unity, variety, emphasis

2.

Balance means:

a)

the design is visually pleasing and doesn’t look too “heavy” in one area

b)

both sides are the same

c)

the top is the same measurement as the bottom

d)

the colors all blend

3.

What is a shape?

a)

An enclosed line

b)

A moving point

c)

A path between two points

d)

All of the above

4.

A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different.

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Geometric

5.

Formal balance is another word for which type of balance?

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Geometric

6.

Which of the following is another word for "center of interest"?

a)

Focal Point

b)

Emphasis

c)

Dominance

d)

All of the above

7.

A plan for selecting colors for a composition is also known as a

a)

Color spectrum

b)

Color Wheel

c)

Color Scheme

d)

Color Mix

8.

The circular chart used to remember color relationships is a ________.

a)

Color Scheme

b)

Color Wheel

c)

Color Ray

d)

Color Circle

9.

Secondary colors are obtained by mixing two ___________ colors.

a)

Neutral colors

b)

Complementary colors

c)

Primary colors

d)

Intermediate or Tertiary colors

10.

Colors are said to be contrasting if they are _____________.

a)

different in lightness and darkness.

b)

light in value.

c)

dark in value.

d)

bright and intense.

11.

Contrast can be created by using ____________.

a)

smooth and rough textures.

b)

large and small shapes.

c)

Plain areas against areas of patterns.

d)

all of the above.

12.

Cool colors are ______________.

a)

Orange, green and purple (or violet).

b)

Blue, green and violet (or purple).

c)

Yellow, blue and red.

d)

White, black and brown.

13.

Warm colors are____________.

a)

yellow, red, and orange.

b)

yellow, red and blue

c)

yellow, green and blue

d)

orange, purple and green

14.

Yellow-orange, red-orange, and yellow-green are examples of_______.

a)

Intermediate or Tertiary colors.

b)

Secondary colors

c)

Primary colors

d)

Triadic colors.

15.

Another word for brightness of a color is __________.

a)

Value

b)

Intensity

c)

Hue

d)

Complementary

16.

The art element that refers to the sense of touch is___________

a)

Value

b)

Pattern

c)

Texture

d)

Shape

17.

Monochromatic refers to a painting done in one color.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

You cannot see through an object or material that is transparent.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Negative space is the background or space around the subject of the artwork.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Tints of colors may be created by adding white. Pink is a tint of red.

a)

True

b)

False