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Principles of Art

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

Principles of Art are the rules you follow when arranging your elements of art to make successful artwork. Which one of these is NOT a principle of art?

a)

Balance

b)

Color

c)

Unity

d)

Proportion

2.

2. Symmetry is when an image is the same on both sides of an axis like this image. Symmetry is an example of WHAT PRINCIPLE OF ART?

a)

Movement

b)

Pattern

c)

Unity

d)

Balance

3.

3. Contrast is when there is a large difference between elements in artwork like colors, shapes, etc. Which one of these images has the MOST CONTRAST?

a)
b)
c)
4.

4. . When an artist uses a focal point to draw your eye, they are using the principle of ___________________.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Variety

d)

Pattern

5.

5. In this photograph, the artist has used the principle of Emphasis to place our eyes on a focal point. What is the focal point in this photo?

a)

The sky

b)

The rock

c)

The girl with the umbrella

d)

The clouds

6.

6. Which image is the best example of the principle of Balance?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

7. This principle involves organizing elements in a work of art in such a way as to distribute their visual weight. Radial, symmetrical, & nonsymmetrical.

a)

variety

b)

balance

c)

emphasis

d)

proportion

8.

8. This is a type of balance wherein the elements placed on opposite sides of an axis are equal.

a)

informal

b)

formal

c)

radial

d)

proportion

9.

9. It refers to a balance wherein are arranged around a center.

a)

informal

b)

formal

c)

radial

10.

10. Look at the picture. Which type of balance is used on the artwork?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

11.

11. Look at the picture. Which type of balance is used on the artwork?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

12.

12. Look at the picture. Which type of balance is used on the artwork?

a)

symmetrical

b)

asymmetrical

c)

radial

13.

13. It refers to the relationship between elements that create a sense of harmony.

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Proportion

14.

14. It is a type of rhythm that has the same intervals and over again.

a)

Regular

b)

Alternating

c)

Progressive

d)

Raduating

15.

15. It is a type of rhythm that shows the repeated elements following bends, and curve.

a)

Regular

b)

Alternating

c)

Flowing

d)

Radiating

16.

16. Which type of rhythm is present in the artwork?

a)

Regular

b)

Progressive

c)

Flowing

d)

Radiating

17.

17. It refers to the different combinations of the art elements in an artwork.

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Emphasis

d)

Variety

18.

18. It is a principle of art wherein it is highlighting an important aspect of a design

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Emphasis

d)

Variety

19.

19. Which concept of Emphasis is used in the artwork?

a)

Contrast

b)

Location

c)

Converge

20.

20. Which concept of Emphasis is used in the artwork?

a)

Contrast

b)

Location

c)

Converge

21.

21. Which concept of Emphasis is used in the artwork?

a)

Contrast

b)

Location

c)

Converge

22.

21. Which type of Rhythm is used in the artwork?

a)

Regular

b)

Alternating

c)

Radiating

d)

Progressive

23.

21. What technique is shown in the picture to make sure the artwork is proportioned?

a)

Magic Triangle

b)

Golden Rectangle

c)

Silver Square

24.

24. Which of Michaelangelo's sculptures is considered to have a perfect proportion?

a)
b)
c)
25.

25. Aside from artists, which of these professions use the concept of proportion in planning a building?

a)

teachers and social workers

b)

architects and engineers

c)

doctors and nurse