WorksheetsElements and Principles of Art
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
An enclosed space defined by line, color, or texture.
Shape
Form
Value
Space
The element that shows the lightness or darkness of color.
Texture
Value
Line
Space
A three-dimensional element of art that has depth.
Shape
Form
Line
Texture
The element that refers to the tactile quality of a surface.
Space
Texture
Form
Value
The element referring to distance, area, or volume.
Space
Line
Form
Shape
The element that exists when a mark connects two points.
Shape
Line
Value
Space
The vertical line suggests:
Stability and strength
Calmness and rest
Movement and action
Flexibility and grace
The horizontal line suggests:
Action and motion
Calmness and rest
Aspiration and growth
Restlessness and anxiety
The diagonal line suggests:
Restlessness
Calmness
Action and movement
Balance
The curved line suggests:
Rigidity
Grace and flexibility
Aspiration
Strength
The zigzag line suggests:
Peace
Restlessness and anxiety
Calmness
Balance
The branch of performing arts that involves acting before an audience.
Music
Dance
Theatre
Literature
The medium of dance, expressed through body movements.
Costume
Movement
Space
Music
The written text of a play.
Dialogue
Script
Setting
Character
The part of theatre that refers to the visual elements such as stage and props.
Dialogue
Music
Spectacle
Action
The element of performing arts that conveys the emotions of a play.
Acting
Dialogue
Music
Setting
The main written lines spoken by characters in a play.
Script
Dialogue
Action
Chorus
The element of dance that refers to the area where movement occurs.
Form
Space
Value
Costume
The element of dance that gives rhythm to movements.
Costume
Music
Shape
Form
The element of performing arts that refers to the performers themselves.
Actors
Script
Spectacle
Movement
The principle of art that creates unity through consistent arrangement.
Variety
Proportion
Harmony
Balance
The principle that produces regular or related movement by repetition.
Rhythm
Unity
Variety
Balance
The type of balance with equal weights on both sides of a central axis.
Informal balance
Symmetrical balance
Radial balance
Asymmetrical balance
The type of balance with unequal but visually equal weights.
Informal balance
Symmetrical balance
Radial balance
Formal balance
The principle that highlights the dominant part of a composition.
Proportion
Unity
Emphasis
Harmony
The principle showing the pleasing relationship between a whole and its parts.
Variety
Proportion
Unity
Balance
The principle that ties all elements of design into a complete whole.
Unity
Balance
Harmony
Novelty
The principle that introduces differences or changes to avoid monotony.
Variety
Balance
Proportion
Rhythm
The principle that means newness or freshness in design.
Unity
Novelty
Harmony
Balance
A principle that emphasizes one part by contrasting it with others.
Balance
Emphasis
Variety
Unity
The principle that often uses grouping in odd numbers for better appeal.
Balance
Rhythm
Variety
Proportion
The principle that ensures all elements look like they belong together.
Unity
Harmony
Variety
Rhythm
The principle that creates equilibrium in visual weight.
Balance
Rhythm
Proportion
Unity
The principle that can be radial, symmetrical, or asymmetrical.
Rhythm
Proportion
Balance
Unity
The principle of design that stresses equality of visual attraction.
Proportion
Unity
Balance
Variety
The principle that provides variety while maintaining unity.
Rhythm
Variety
Harmony
Proportion
The principle that ensures artwork does not appear monotonous.
Novelty
Balance
Variety
Harmony
The principle that allows movement of the eye across the composition.
Rhythm
Unity
Balance
Proportion
The principle that balances novelty with harmony.
Variety
Proportion
Rhythm
Unity
The principle that reflects the usefulness and adaptability of art.
Proportion
Utility
Aesthetic
Variety
