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G7 Elements and Principles of Art

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 38mins

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1.

Line, shape, form, color, value / tone, texture, space, and time are all examples of:

a)

Art history

b)

Principles of art

c)

Elements of art

d)

Art appreciation

2.

Balance, repetition, economy, variety, rhythm, emphasis, movement, pattern, contrast, proportion, scale, and unity are examples of:

a)

Principles of art

b)

Textures

c)

The creative process

d)

Elements of art

3.

The elements of art are like the ________ in cooking.

a)

Temperature

b)

Recipe

c)

Process

d)

Ingredients

4.

The principles of art are like the ________ in cooking.

a)

Recipe

b)

Ingredients

c)

Temperature

d)

Process

5.

The element of ________ can be defined as a mark that is longer than it is wide, or a point that is moving in space.

a)

Form

b)

Line

c)

Texture

d)

Pattern

6.

The element of ________ can be defined as an enclosed line, the outline of an object, or an element that is limited to height and width. It is two-dimensional.

a)

Shape

b)

Hue

c)

Value / Tone

d)

Form

7.

The element of ________ has height, width, and depth, and encloses volume. It is three-dimensional. We can touch it and walk around it.

a)

Texture

b)

Shape

c)

Sculpture

d)

Form

8.

The element of ________ includes the three properties of hue, value / tone, and intensity / saturation. We use the cones in our eyes to see it.

a)

Space

b)

Color

c)

Time

d)

Line

9.

The element of ________ can be defined as the lightness or darkness of an object. It includes white, middle gray, black, and everything in between.

a)

Value / Tone

b)

Color

c)

Contrast

d)

Form

10.

The element of ________ includes the way an object feels, or the way it looks like it would feel if we could touch it. It is the perceived surface quality of an artwork.

a)

Economy

b)

Form

c)

Texture

d)

Space

11.

The element of ________ can be defined as the distance between two objects. It can be positive or negative, and can be used to create depth in an artwork.

a)

Space

b)

Line

c)

Shape

d)

Scale

12.

The element of ________ is used for any artworks that move or change. We can use this element when describing an animation, film, or performance.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Movement

c)

Space

d)

Time

13.

The principle of ________ is used when we organize elements in an artwork to create a feeling of stability. The two main types of this are symmetrical and asymmetrical.

a)

Balance

b)

Emphasis

c)

Contrast

d)

Space

14.

The principle of ________ is used when we place the same elements in an artwork multiple times for the viewer to find. We might show the same object more than once to communicate that it is important.

a)

Unity

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Repetition

15.

The principle of visual ________ is used when an artwork only has the most important elements, with nothing extra or distracting.

a)

Economy

b)

Variety

c)

Rhythm

d)

Pattern

16.

The principle of ________ is used when an artwork has lots of different kinds of elements, such as colors or sizes or shapes. This principle is used to make an artwork more interesting.

a)

Repetition

b)

Variety

c)

Movement

d)

Texture

17.

The principle of ________ is used when elements are repeated within an artwork to create a visual tempo or beat. This element is also used in music.

a)

Scale

b)

Value

c)

Rhythm

d)

Repetition

18.

The principle of ________ is used when one area of an artwork is made to stand out because it is brighter, or larger, or a very different color. This principle draws the viewer's eye to an important part of the artwork.

a)

Balance

b)

Unity

c)

Economy

d)

Emphasis

19.

The principle of ________ is used when a line, shape, or other element guides the viewer's eye around the artwork. This principle creates a sense of action.

a)

Movement

b)

Contrast

c)

Emphasis

d)

Space

20.

The principle of ________ is used when elements are carefully arranged and repeated in an artwork to create a decorative design. Examples include polka dots, stripes, leopard print, houndstooth, and argyle.

a)

Proportion

b)

Shape

c)

Pattern

d)

Contrast

21.

The principle of ________ is used when two elements in an artwork are very different and placed near each other to create visual interest. This includes a very light value next to a dark one, or two very different colors used side by side.

a)

Contrast

b)

Movement

c)

Unity

d)

Rhythm

22.

The principle of ________ refers to the relationship between the sizes of an object's parts. For example, if you are drawing a portrait, you will need to make sure the facial features are all the "correct" size to fit the face.

a)

Proportion

b)

Space

c)

Scale

d)

Unity

23.

The principle of ________ refers to the size of an object compared to the size of a different object. For example, how tall is a Tyrannosaurus Rex compared to a human?

a)

Pattern

b)

Scale

c)

Contrast

d)

Space

24.

The principle of ________ is created when all of the other elements and principles are used together well. In an artwork with ________, all parts of the picture look like they belong together and are pleasing to the eye.

a)

Economy

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Unity

25.

This simple brush painting by Henri Matisse is a good example of which principle of art?

a)

Repetition

b)

Emphasis

c)

Economy

d)

Variety

26.

In this painting by Jacques-Louis David, the men's arms are stretching out and we follow them with our eyes to see what they are reaching for. This is a good example of which principle of art?

a)

Movement

b)

Contrast

c)

Proportion

d)

Balance

27.

In this ballpoint pen drawing by Oscar Ukonu, the figure is almost symmetrical, with the hands together in the center. This is a good example of which principle of art?

a)

Value

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Scale

28.

In this painting by Kehinde Wiley, we can see the figure is surrounded by a design of flowers in blue, red, green, and yellow. This design is a good example of which principle of art?

a)

Movement

b)

Pattern

c)

Economy

d)

Proportion

29.

In this textile design by Sonia Delaunay, we can see many triangles in red, coral, white, gray, and black. Although the shapes repeat, they are not exactly the same, creating a visual tempo or beat. This is a good example of which principle of art?

a)

Shape

b)

Balance

c)

Pattern

d)

Rhythm

30.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this painting by Josef Albers, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Color

b)

Line

c)

Shape

d)

Space

31.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this woodcut print by Käthe Kollwitz, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Value / Tone

b)

Shape

c)

Color

d)

Line

32.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this painting by Katherine Sandoz, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Texture

b)

Color

c)

Shape

d)

Form

33.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this ink painting by Wu Guanzhong, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Shape

b)

Time

c)

Value / Tone

d)

Space

34.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this painting by Boris Nzebo, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Texture

b)

Line

c)

Color

d)

Shape

35.

Not every artwork uses every element equally. In this building designed by architect Zaha Hadid, which element of art is NOT very important?

a)

Form

b)

Space

c)

Line

d)

Value / Tone

36.

In this painting by Lee Krasner, most of the colors are dull and muted. The pinks are soft and a bit grayish. The yellows are dark and brownish. This is a good example of which property of color?

a)

Intensity / Saturation

b)

Hue

c)

Value / Tone

d)

Color temperature

37.

In this painting by Alexei Jawlensky, we can see a very light blue next to the head, a medium blue on the neck, and some very dark blue in the background. This is a good example of which property of color?

a)

Value / Tone

b)

Color temperature

c)

Intensity / Saturation

d)

Hue

38.

In this color wheel, we can see every color of the rainbow. Yellow is a ________. Yellow-green is a different ________. This is a good example of which property of color?

a)

Saturation / Intensity

b)

Hue

c)

Value / Tone

d)

Color temperature