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Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Date
1.

This element of art is a the path of a moving point. Examples include wavy, zigzag, and straight.

a)

Color

b)

Line

c)

Shape

d)

Space

2.

This element of art describes the way a surface feels or looks, such as rough, smooth, shiny, or dull.

a)

Texture

b)

Form

c)

Pattern

d)

Contrast

3.

This element of art is represented by a 3-D object having depth. Examples include cube, cylinder, or sphere.

a)

Shape

b)

Value

c)

Form

d)

Texture

4.

This element of art represents the lightness or darkness of a color. For example, pink is a light version of red.

a)

Value

b)

Pattern

c)

Rhythm

d)

Space

5.

Contour of a flat object (2D); can be geometric (triangle, circle) OR organic (leaves, clouds).

a)

Value

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Color

6.

This element of art represents the area around (negative) and inside of an object (positive). Also refers to distance in an artwork (objects further away appear smaller).

a)

Shape

b)

Color

c)

Space

d)

Texture

7.
Element of Design: Hue. May be complementary, analogous, primary, secondary, tertiary, or part of a color wheel.
a)
Shape
b)
Color
c)
Line
d)
Form
8.

This principle of design refers to the way lines, shapes, colors, and textures are arranged in a piece of art. There are 3 types: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

a)

Pattern

b)

Contrast

c)

Line

d)

Balance

9.

This principle of design refers to how the eyes moves through an artwork.

a)

Balance

b)

Movement

c)

Color

d)

Unity

10.

This principle of design is the focal point of the artwork; what "grabs" your attention.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Rhythm

c)

Pattern

d)

Shape

11.

This principle of design is a choice of lines, colors, and shapes repeated in a planned way.

a)

Color

b)

Pattern

c)

Unity

d)

Contrast

12.

This principle of design refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, etc.) in a piece of art so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama.

a)

Unity

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

13.

This principle of design is a feeling that all parts of a design are working together as a team.

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Pattern

d)

Unity

14.

This principle of design is referred to as a sense of motion in an artwork. Often described as jazzy, flowing, etc.

a)

Contrast

b)

Color

c)

Rhythm

d)

Balance

15.

Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered...

a)

elements of art

b)

principles of design

16.

Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...

a)

principles of design

b)

elements of art

17.
Rhythm is the __________ of visual movement--colors, shapes, or lines.  Fill in the missing word.
a)
repetition
b)
stopping
c)
replacing
18.
The principle of emphasis is used by artists to create dominance & focus in their work.  Your eye is drawn to which color?
a)
red 
b)
green
19.

What type of balance is represented?

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

radial

d)

none of the above

20.

What type of balance is best represented here?

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

radial

d)

none of the above

21.

What principle of design is best represented here?

a)

texture

b)

contrast

c)

space

d)

emphasis

22.

These Principles of Design use elements of art to move your eye across the canvas or page

a)

rhythm and movement

b)

space and form

c)

shape and distance

23.

The element of art that is 2D and can be geometric or organic

a)

form

b)

space

c)

shape

d)

value

24.

repetition of elements of art as seen in this picture

a)

emphasis

b)

line

c)

pattern

d)

balance

25.

What element is represented?

a)

shape

b)

space

c)

line

d)

form

26.

Is the shape geometric or organic?

a)

geometric

b)

organic

27.

Element of Art: The lightness of darkness of an object or color. Often used with drawings.

a)

Form

b)

Color

c)

Value

d)

Texture

28.
Principle of Design: When one area in a work of art stands out more than another. The part that catches your attention first.
a)
Unity
b)
Emphasis
c)
Rhythm 
d)
Movement
29.
Principle of Design: The feeling of wholeness or the parts belonging together.
a)
Unity
b)
Rhythm
c)
Emphasis
d)
Contrast
30.

Patterns such as zig-zag lines can create a sense of _____

a)

Actual Texture

b)

Implied Texture

c)

Space

d)

Unity

31.

The area of the drawing or painting’s composition that the subject occupies (the subject itself) is called: (image on left)

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

c)

Neutral Space

32.

The area around the subject but does not include subject itself is called: (image on right)

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

c)

Neutral Space