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Principles of Design

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

Creates the illusion of movement.

a)

Contrast

b)

Unity

c)

Emphasis

d)

Rhythm

2.

When is harmony achieved in an artwork?

a)

When all the art elements are in agreement and the artwork is visually pleasing.

b)

When all the art elements are in agreement but the artwork is not visually pleasing.

c)

When the art elements are in disagreement and the artwork looks chaotic.

d)

None of the above

3.

An equal distribution of visual weight in an artwork is known as _____________.

a)

Proportion

b)

Contrast

c)

Balance

d)

Pattern

4.

This image better represents which Principle of Design?

a)

Line

b)

Color

c)

Contrast

d)

Value

5.

The green tomato is the _________ of this artwork composition.

a)

Unity

b)

Emphasis

c)

Pattern

d)

Balance

6.

The repetition of the tomato creates a __________.

a)

Pattern

b)

Shape

c)

Color

d)

Value

7.

This illustration better represents which principle of design?

a)

Balance

b)

Proportion

c)

Repetition

d)

Pattern

8.

Van Gogh's Starry Night is ___________ balanced.

a)

Asymmetrically

b)

Symmetrically

c)

Radially

d)

Texture

9.

The Taj Mahal is ___________ balanced.

a)

Symmetrically

b)

Radially

c)

Form

d)

Asymmetrically

10.

Name the Principle described below: A repeated element in an artwork to bring everything together.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Emphasis

c)

Contrast

d)

Hierarchy

11.

ABABAB, ABCABCABC, and AABBCC are examples of this Principle of Design.

a)

Unity

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Pattern

12.

Which Principle of Design involves the use of opposing elements (opposities) to create interest?

a)

Balance

b)

Rhythm

c)

Contrast

d)

Unity

13.

Which Principle of Design is described as the sense of harmony in an artwork?

a)

Unity

b)

Movement

c)

Rhythm

d)

Contrast

14.

Which one of these images best shows the principle of contrast?

a)

b)

Image of a single figure

c)

d)

15.

Which one of these images best shows the principle of emphasis?

a)

b)

c)

[Image with a single figure]

d)

[Image with contrasting black and white figures]

16.

In an image where the visual weight is distributed unevenly yet still achieves a balanced composition, what principle of design is being used?

a)

Asymmetrical Balance

b)

Symmetrical Balance

c)

Radial Balance

d)

Contrast

17.

An image with a stark difference between light and dark areas is showcasing which principle of design?

a)

Pattern

b)

Texture

c)

Contrast

d)

Movement

18.

Fill in the blank with the correct Principle of Design: emphasis, balance, contrast, pattern, proportion, movement, or unity.

____is the distribution of elements in a way that creates the feeling of stability. ____ can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

(a)  

19.

Match the following definitions to their appropriate composition term

a)

Ensuring that a project has a consistent look and feel. Meant as a way to reinforce a design style by repeating certain elements.

1.

Repetition

b)

The use of making items different than one another to catch the reader's eye, create emphasis, or call to attention something important. This can be done by adjusting color, style of text, or differing sizes of objects.

2.

Contrast

c)

The distribution of visual elements to create a sense of harmony and stability in a composition.

3.

Balance

d)

It uses visual cues to emphasize important information and make the text more visually appealing.

4.

Hierarchy

20.

A flower, a daisy specifically, is said to have what type of balance?

a)

Imaginary

b)

radial

c)

symmetrical

d)

asymmetrical

21.

___________ means to have many different types of items, colors, sizes, etc.

a)

Balance

b)

Variety

c)

Movement

d)

Scale

22.

Which image in a good example of Hierarchy in design

a)

b)

c)

d)

23.

________ means everything in the image works together as a team.

a)

Variety

b)

Scale

c)

Movement

d)

Harmony

24.

_________ leads your eye through an image.

a)

Movement

b)

Variety

c)

Scale

d)

Balance

25.

_________ means everything seems to have equal weight; it can be symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial.

a)

Pattern

b)

Movement

c)

Balance

d)

Scale

26.

BONUS : Which of the following is another word for
"Center of Interest"?

a)

Focal Point

b)

Emphasis

c)

Dominance

d)

All of the Above