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Principles of Design

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What principle does this image demonstrate?

a)

Pop Art

b)

Variety in shape and color

c)

Flowers make good subjects in art

2.
This painting shows which principle?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Symmetry
c)
Movement/Rhythm
3.
Can a black and white painting such as this painting by Franz Kline show emphasis?
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.
What is the emphasis of this photograph?
a)
The green apples around the pepper
b)
The red pepper in the center
c)
The little man peeking through the apples
5.

When all of the elements in a work look as though they belong together it is called

a)

form

b)

unity

c)

contrast

d)

emphasis

6.

Which of the following is not a Principle of Design

a)

Color

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis

7.

The focal point of the design which captures the viewer's attention.

a)

Balance

b)

Repetition

c)

Emphasis

d)

Unity

8.

The equal visual distribution of weight in a design.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Unity

d)

Variety

9.

The sense of harmony between all the elements in an artwork.

a)

Unity

b)

Variety

c)

Scale

d)

Proportion

10.

The use of several elements or different types of the same element to add visual interest.

a)

Scale

b)

Unity

c)

Variety

d)

Proportion

11.

Which is an example of variety

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which is an example of UNITY?`

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which is an example of MOVEMENT?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which is an example of PROPORTION?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Which of the following is an example of BALANCE?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

Which of the following is an example of EMPHASIS?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

This principle of design uses the arrangement of different elements of art in order to highlight the differences between the elements. It is used to create interest.

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Contrast

d)

Unity & Harmony

18.

This principle highlights a specific element of art in order to create a focal point. This is the first place the viewer looks when viewing the art work.

a)

Proportion

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Emphasis

19.

An element of art is repeated in an organized way creating a pattern

a)

Repetition & Pattern

b)

Balance

c)

Unity & Harmony

d)

Proportion

20.

This principle creates a sense of movement and direction within a work of art. Repetition of art elements can create movement for the viewers eye to follow

a)

Emphasis

b)

Variety

c)

Balance

d)

Rhythm & Movement