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WorksheetsElements & Principles Visual Arts
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
This element is used in all works of art. It is the path a mark makes through space
Line
Space
Value
Form
This has two dimensions. It can be geometric or organic
Line
Form
Shape
Space
This is an empty surface or place in or around a work of art. It can be positive and negative.
Space
Value
Form
Line
This has three-dimensions.
Space
Shape
Line
Form
This is when light reflects off objects.
Color
Texture
Space
Value
This is an area enclosed by a line.
Form
Color
Space
Shape
This element is a degree of lightness and darkness.
Space
Line
Value
Texture
This is the way something looks. It can be seen and felt.
Space
Line
Value
Texture
This refers to the feeling of depth.
Space
Shape
Line
Form
Hue, value, and intensity are the three main characteristics of ___________.
Value
Pattern
Color
Emphasis
This is the feeling of harmony. It creates a sense of completeness.
Variety
Unity
Color
Movement
Symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial are characteristics of __________.
Color
Movement
Pattern
Balance
This is when an object catches the viewer's attention.
Proportion
Emphasis
Unity
Movement
When one or more elements of art are used repeatedly to create a mood line a musical beat.
Repetition
Rhythm
Movement
Pattern
This principle creates a sense of unity created when all parts relate with each other.
Unity
Balance
Proportion
Pattern
This is the distribution of visual weight in a work of art.
Proportion
Balance
Movement
Emphasis
In a work of art, this principle is the point of interest or focal point.
Rhythm
Unity
Emphasis
Pattern
What are some examples of contrast?
Black and white
Rough and smooth
Big and small
Day and Night
All of the above
The above image is Bridget Riley, Fall 1963. Which element or principle is being used?
Proportion
Color
Shape
Line
The above image is a picture of Yayoi Kusama art installation. Which principle of design is she using?
Shape
Pattern
Emphasis
Balance
Above is an image of the stain glass rose window of Notra Dame. Which type of balance is being used?
Symmetrical balance
Asymmetrical balance
Radial balance
The window is not balanced
Above is an image of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian Man, 1490. Which principle of design is being used?
Balance
Proportion
Contrast
None of the above
Both Proportion and Balance
The above image is Wassily Kandinsky, Squares with Concentric Circles, 1913. Which element of art is he using?
Value
Line
Form
Shape
This is when an object repeats all over the work of art.
Variety
Color
Pattern
Unity
This is when the viewer's eye moves around the artwork.
Movement
Pattern
Rhythm
Emphasis
