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Elements & Principles of Design Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select ONLY the Elements of Art

a)

Line

b)

Shape

c)

Contrast

d)

Texture

e)

Emphasis

2.

Select ONLY the Principles of Design

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Emphasis

d)

Form

e)

Space

3.

The relative size of one object to another.

a)

Size

b)

Texture

c)

Proportion

d)

Scale

4.

Empty or open area; the background- can be negative or positive

a)

Texture

b)

Proportion

c)

Emphasis

d)

Space

5.

An element that is two dimensional (2D), flat or limited in height and width.

a)

Space

b)

Shape

c)

Form

d)

Line

6.

__________ establishes shape and form, suggests movement, and leads or moves the eye around the room.

a)

Space

b)

Texture

c)

Value

d)

Line

7.

This line type evokes feelings of peace, grounding, and direction, creates length, and lowers the perceived height of a space.

a)

Vertical

b)

Horizontal

c)

Diagonal

d)

Curved

8.

This image is the best representation of

a)

Contrast

b)

Movement

c)

Pattern

d)

Emphasis

9.

This image is the best representation of

a)

Emphasis

b)

Proportion

c)

Color

d)

Scale

10.

This image is the best representation of

a)

Shape

b)

Line

c)

Value

d)

Contrast

11.

This image is the best representation of

a)

Form

b)

Proportion

c)

Shape

d)

Space

12.

This Image best represents

a)

Emphasis

b)

Contrast

c)

Texture

d)

Value

13.

WHAT you use to create a composition. AKA the "ingredients".

a)

The Recipe of Art

b)

The Elements of Design

c)

The Mediums of Art

d)

The Principles of Design

14.

The rules or guidelines that designers follow when creating a composition. AKA the "recipe".

a)

The Instructions of Art

b)

The Elements of Design

c)

The Mediums of Art

d)

The Principles of Design

15.

 

What is the most notable Principle of Design the Artist used in this image?

a)

Line

b)

Proportion

c)

Movement

d)

Pattern

16.

Picasso's painting "The Old Guitarist" is an example of

a)

Cool Colors

b)

Warm Colors

17.
The image is a good example of which element?
a)
pattern
b)
texture
c)
shape
d)
emphasis
18.
This principle can be defined as: the relationship among the elements of a visual that helps all the elements function together.
a)
unity
b)
form
c)
shape
d)
balance
19.
__________ is the equal distribution of visual weight in a design.
a)
emphasis
b)
balance
c)
space
d)
value
20.
This picture shows what type of balance?
a)
radial
b)
symmetrical
c)
asymmetrical
d)
rock
21.
_____ refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
a)
Shape
b)
Value
c)
Intensity
d)
Texture
22.

What design element BEST describes the visual surface on an orange?

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Space

d)

Texture

23.

Which design element is a primary tool for symbolic representation that often evokes a variety of emotions based on the artist's selection?

a)

Color

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Scale

24.

Secondary colors are made by mixing primary colors and include...

a)

green, orange, and violet

b)

black and white

c)

red, white, and blue

d)

red, yellow, and blue

25.

Which of these is a tertiary color?

a)

Yellow-orange

b)

violet

c)

green

d)

red

26.

____ is the name of a color in its purest form, with no added black, gray, or white.

a)

Tone

b)

Shade

c)

Hue

d)

Tint

27.

A ____ results from the addition of white to a hue.

a)

Tone

b)

Shade

c)

Hue

d)

Tint

28.

A ____ results from the addition of black to a hue.

a)

Tone

b)

Shade

c)

Hue

d)

Tint

29.

Principle of Design: When one area stands out more than another creating a focal point. It's the part that catches your attention first.

a)

Unity

b)

Emphasis

c)

Contrast

d)

Movement

30.

This picture shows what type of balance?

a)

radial

b)

symmetrical

c)

asymmetrical

d)

rock

31.
What type of colors are these?
a)
Cool
b)
Warm
c)
Neutral
32.
What relationship do these colors share?
a)
Complementary
b)
Analogous
c)
Triadic
33.
What type of colors are these?
a)
Cool
b)
Warm
c)
Neutral
34.

BLUE + YELLOW =

what color do they make?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

This is an example of what color scheme?

a)

Primary Colors

b)

Secondary Colors

c)

Complementary Colors

d)

Analogous Colors

36.

This is an example of what color scheme?

a)

Analogous

b)

Triad

c)

Monochromatic

d)

Complementary

37.

This is an example of _________________.

a)

Complementary colors

b)

Tertiary colors

c)

Primary Colors

d)

Secondary colors

38.

This is an example of a _____________ color scheme painting.

a)

Cool

b)

Monochromatic

c)

Warm

d)

Analogous

39.

This color scheme consists of two colors, directly across from one another on the color wheel.

a)

Analogous

b)

Primary

c)

Complementary

d)

Secondary

40.

This is an example of ______________________.

a)

Color Triad

b)

Analogous Colors

c)

Complementary Colors

d)

Secondary Colors