Principles of Art

Question 1

A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to a work of art.

Answer 1

balance

Question 2

three types of balance

Answer 2

symmetrical balance
asymmetrical balance
radial balance

Question 3

occurs when equal weights are on equal sides of a composition.

Answer 3

symmetrical balance

Question 4

is a result from unequal visual weight on each side of the composition. One side of the composition might contain a dominant element, which could be balanced by a couple or more lesser focal points on the other side.

Answer 4

asymmetrical balance

Question 5

is a balance where all elements radiate out from a center point in a circular fashion to all four quadrants of the shape’s constraining plane.

Answer 5

radial symmetry

Question 6

In the principles of design, this can be described as sameness, the belonging of one thing with another.

Answer 6

harmony

Question 7

This is the size relationship of forms and shapes.

Answer 7

proportion

Question 8

Good proporton causes a sense of

Answer 8

unity and harmony

Question 9

This happen when the artist creates an area of the composition that is visually dominant and commands the viewer’s attention.

Answer 9

dominance or emphasis

Question 10

This is a principle of design that refers to a way of combining visual elements to achieve intricate and complex relationships.

Answer 10

variety

Question 11

This is the result of using the elements of art such that they move the viewer’s eyes around and within the image.

Answer 11

movement

Question 12

In the principle of design, this is a continuance, a flow or a feeling of movement achieved by the repition of regulated visual information.

Answer 12

rhythm

Question 13

What are the 7 principles of art?

Answer 13

Balance
Harmony
Movement
Rhythm
Proportion
Dominance
Variety