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unit 1 balance_compositional techniques

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

The equal distribution of visual weight:

a)

Unity

b)

Balance

c)

Rhythm

d)

Harmony

2.

Proportion is best compared to:

a)

The mathematical system of numerical ratios.

b)

The fashion comparison of shirt to pants.

c)

The English comparison of thee and thou.

d)

The scientific system of biomorphic assemblage.

3.

A sense of completeness, when nothing is missing, left out or undone:

a)

Pattern

b)

Texture

c)

Unity

d)

Dominance

4.

The organizing information in terms of its importance to the viewer

a)

Similarity

b)

Uniformity

c)

Contrast

d)

Hierarchy

5.

The absence of Focal Point causes:

a)

Emphasizing the Whole Over the Parts

b)

Use repetition of a motif over the whole surface.

c)

Take the repetition of the same object over and over

d)

All the above

6.

It is essentially another word for size:

a)

Proportion

b)

Scale

c)

Color

d)

Chroma

7.

Balance that is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attention is also known as:

a)

Asymmetrical balance.

b)

Pivotal balance.

c)

Symmetrical balance.

d)

Hanging by a thread balance.

8.

The term "formal balance" is also known as:

a)

Asymmetrical balance.

b)

Hanging by a thread balance.

c)

Symmetrical balance.

d)

Pivotal balance.

9.

Rhythm is a design principle based on:

a)

Repetition.

b)

Wood cut outs.

c)

A musical note.

d)

Line.

10.

Another name for the positive and negative shape is:

a)

Blue and orange.

b)

Figure and ground.

c)

Salt and pepper.

d)

Point a and point b.

11.

A focal point placed too close to the edge of a composition will:

a)

Pull the viewer's eye out of the picture.

b)

Lead your eye back to the center.

c)

Direct your vision to the light spot.

d)

Direct the viewer's eye nowhere.

12.

Which of the following is another word for "center of interest"?

a)

Focal Point

b)

Emphasis

c)

Dominance

d)

All of the above

13.

Where must a focal point be in a rule of third composition?

a)

In the center.

b)

At the edge.

c)

At the intersection.

d)

At the top.

14.

The principles of good design are

a)

Color, depth, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value

b)

Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion, repetition, simplicity, space, and unity

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

15.

A type of balance in which both sides of a composition are balanced yet different is called

a)

Asymmetrical

b)

Radial

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Geometric

16.

Which of the following can be used to create contrast in a composition?

a)

Smooth and rough textures

b)

Large and small shapes

c)

Plain areas against areas of patterns

d)

All of the above

17.

Unity is obtained when all parts of a design are working together as a team.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Various art elements, like lines, colors, or shapes, that are repeated over and over in a planned way creates a _______.

a)

Focal point

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Pattern

19.

Motion is most strongly suggested by:

a)

A horizontal line.

b)

A vertical line.

c)

A diagonal line.

d)

All of these choices.

20.

_______ is a mark with greater length than width. They can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, straight, curved, thick, or thin.

a)

Texture

b)

Line

c)

Shape

d)

Color

21.

_________is the suggestion of action or direction, the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art.

a)

Proportion

b)

Simplicity or visual economy

c)

Rhythm

d)

Movement

22.

__________is the relation of two things in size, number, amount, or degree within a design.

a)

Proportion

b)

Simplicity or visual economy

c)

Rhythm

d)

Movement

23.

____________is the elimination of all non-essential elements or details to reveal the essence of a form.

a)

Proportion

b)

Simplicity or visual economy

c)

Rhythm

d)

Movement

24.

Symmetry, asymmetry and radial are all types of _______.

a)

Texture

b)

Balance

c)

Patterns

d)

Form

25.

Creating a sense of visual oneness in a work of art is called _______.

a)

Form

b)

Value

c)

Unity

d)

Texture