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Elements and Principle of Design

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Line, color, value, texture, shape, form, and space are considered what?

a)

Elements of design

b)

Principles of design

2.
Balance, pattern, movement, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and contrast are considered...
a)
principles of design
b)
elements of design
3.
Rhythm is the __________ of visual movement--colors, shapes, or lines.  Fill in the missing word.
a)
repetition
b)
stopping
c)
replacing
4.
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
5.
The element of texture refers to the surface quality, both simulated & actual, of artwork.  Texture describes how something...
a)
feels
b)
smells
c)
sounds like
6.
Which is NOT a principle of design?
a)
Line
b)
Balance
c)
Rhythm
d)
Scale
7.
What are the elements of design?
a)
The basic tools a designer works with
b)
The basic rules that a designer uses
8.
What are the principles of design?
a)
the basic tools a designer works with
b)
the basic rules that a designer uses
9.
What is NOT an element of design?
a)
Space
b)
Harmony
c)
Shape
d)
Color
10.
Which is NOT a principle of design?
a)
Line
b)
Balance
c)
Rhythm
d)
Scale
11.

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

a)

Shape

b)

Value

c)

Form

d)

Texture

12.

This element 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

13.

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