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Principles of art

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

_____ is the principle that means

The way elements in the art relate to each other. They are either symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial

a)

unity

b)

balance

c)

contrast

d)

empahsis

2.

The great wave of kanagawa by Hokusai appears to have ____ balance

a)

asymmetrical

b)

symmetrical

c)

radial

3.

The sense of oneness or harmony in art is called _____

a)

contrast

b)

emphasis

c)

movement

d)

unity

4.

repeating elements in an artwork is called ______

a)

unity

b)

contrast

c)

pattern

d)

emphasis

5.

opposite elements in an artwork

(complementary colors, dark/light, big/small, rough/smooth)

a)

contrast

b)

unity

c)

emphasis

d)

rhythm

6.

Select the best TWO responses.

In this image contrast is shown through which two elements?

a)

texture

b)

value

c)

shape

d)

form

7.

_____ is using elements to show importance (make it stand out)

a)

balance

b)

unity

c)

emphasis

d)

movement

8.

____ movement is the arrangement of elements to draw the eye through the composition

a)

compositional

b)

actual

c)

rythm

d)

unified

9.

___ is elements arrange to show the illusion of motion or to draw the eye around the canvas.

a)

unity

b)

movement

c)

Rhythm

d)

Emphasis

10.

___ the arrangement of motifs in a recognizable and predictable order, can be regular, flowing, progressive or unexpected

a)

moement

b)

unity

c)

Rhythm

d)

emphasis

11.

Select the best two responses.

This image shows which two principles?

a)

contrast

b)

emphasis

c)

movement

d)

rhythm