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SM 1 Principles of Design Test

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What element or principal best describes this image?

a)

Pattern

b)

Gradation

c)

Proportion

d)

Emphasis

2.

What element or principal BEST describes this image?

a)

Gradation

b)

Movement

c)

Variety

d)

Balance

3.

This painting by Vincent Van Gogh demonstrates which principle?

a)

Movement/Rhythm

b)

Symmetry

4.

What is the primary principle of design shown in this photograph?

a)

rule of thirds

b)

contrast

c)

movement

d)

the cat in the hat

5.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of design?

a)

Emphasis 

b)

Movement 

c)

Texture

d)

Pattern 

6.


How many principles of design are there?

a)

2

b)

6

c)

7

d)

1000

7.

Which principle of design is related to the visual weight of the elements of the composition?

a)

Pattern

b)

Balance

c)

Obesity

d)

You

8.

This is an example of __________.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Emphasis

c)

Movement

d)

Value

9.

What is the dominant part of the photo? (Emphasis/Hierarchy)

a)

The dog

b)

The flowers

10.

What is the principle of art that makes one part of a work dominant over the other parts?

a)

Movement

b)

Rhythm

c)

Emphasis

d)

Variety

11.

The _________________ work as a guide to creating more thoughtful and visually compelling art.

a)

(Principles of Design)

Design Principles

b)

Typography

c)

Color Theory

d)

Graphic Design

12.

Which principle of design is used to create a sense of unity in a composition?

a)

Harmony

b)

Contrast

c)

Emphasis

d)

Balance

13.

Which principle of design refers to the size relationship between different elements in a composition?

a)

Proportion

b)

Balance

c)

Unity

d)

Movement