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2.02 Elements and Principles of Design Test Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Zooey arranged pillows on her bed from largest to smallest. Which type of rhythm does this represent?

a)

gradation

b)

radiation

c)

repetition

d)

transition

2.

Japanese culture focuses on having minimal furniture and accessories. Which characteristic of space does this describe?

a)

high mass

b)

low mass

c)

tactile texture

d)

visual texture

3.

Kimberly's 10' x 10' room filled with a lot of furniture and accessories creates a ________ space.

a)

tactile texture

b)

visual texture

c)

high mass

d)

low mass

4.

Marlee's house has 6 evenly spaced columns lined up repeatedly on the front porch. Which design principle?

a)

emphasis

b)

proportion

c)

rhythm

d)

scale

5.

Emily placed a mirror with a starburst design over a hall table. This creates which type of rhythm?

a)

gradation

b)

radiation

c)

repetition

d)

transition

6.

Baseboards used in a room are an example of which type of line?

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

7.

Many houses in the downtown area have unique architectural features. The homes with sharp-angled rooflines stand out, creating some excitement and energy in the older neighborhood. The rooflines illustrate what line type?

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

8.

The art museum displayed paintings along a staircase. The display started with the smallest painting and finished with the largest. This display emphasized what type of rhythm?

a)

gradation

b)

opposition

c)

radiation

d)

repetition

9.

The horizontal lines on the bookcase that sits against a wall with vertically striped wallpaper is a great example of which type of rhythm?

a)

progression

b)

radiation

c)

opposition

d)

repetition

10.

In a glass bowl of seashells, we can feel the smoothness of the bowl and the roughness of the seashells. This type of texture (that we can actually feel) is ______.

a)

form

b)

shape

c)

tactile

d)

visual

11.

Riley wanted to redo her bedroom in a cottage style using shiplap for the walls. The shiplap on the walls in an example of which type of line?

a)

curved

b)

diagonal

c)

horizontal

d)

vertical

12.

When a designer brainstorms ideas for a new desk chair, an important guideline for using form is that "Form follows ________".

a)

durability

b)

function

c)

quality

d)

workmanship

13.

Arlo's living room was artistically designed using round mirrors, a spherical chandelier, and circular-patterned wallpaper. Which form of rhythm was used?

a)

gradation

b)

opposition

c)

radiation

d)

repetition

14.

When creating a display of pictures on a wall, one should follow the golden mean. Which ratio will create a more pleasing look?

a)

3 : 3

b)

3 : 4

c)

3 : 5

d)

3 : 6

15.

David placed built-in bookcases on both sides of his fireplace. Which principle of design does this illustrate?

a)

balance

b)

proportion

c)

rhythm

d)

scale

16.

JJ's favorite color, blue, is used throughout his bedroom. Which principle of design does this illustrate?

a)

proportion

b)

scale

c)

unity

d)

variety