The Principles of Design

Question 1

The organization of visual elements in two-dimensional art is called

Answer 1

composition

Question 2

Drawing attention to an area by the contrast of dark and light is one way of demonstrating:

Answer 2

emphasis and subordination

Question 3

Which of the following are not among the principles of design?

Answer 3

texture and color

Question 4

Scale is defined as:

Answer 4

size relation of one object to another

Question 5

Jan Van Eyck’s Jan Arnolfini and His Wife utilizes____balance

Answer 5

symmetrical

Question 6

The Parthenon is designed according to a ratio known as:

Answer 6

the golden rectangle

Question 7

The design principle that is based on repetition is

Answer 7

rhythm

Question 8

The principle of art that an artist may use in order to bring a sense of wholeness or completeness to his work is called

Answer 8

Unity

Question 10

The principle of art which deals with the visual weight of objects and forms in an artwork is called

Answer 10

Balance

Question 11

A principle of art in which many differences among the elements are used to create added interest in the work is called:

Answer 11

Variety