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Elements And Principles Of Design

Subject : design
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Three-dimensional and encloses space. Like a shape - it has a height and width - but it also has depth






2. Leads the viewer to sense action in a work or it can be the path a viewer's eyes follows throughout a work






3. Obtained by mixing two primary colors. They are orange - green - and purple.






4. Concerned with repeating an element to make a work seem active or suggest vibration.






5. An enclosed area determined by line - value - texture - space - or any combination of these elements. Has two-dimensions - height and width. Can be described as organic or geometric






6. Refers to emptiness or area between - around - above below - or within objects.






7. A decorative visual repitition.






8. An area in a work that attracts the viewer's attention






9. An enclosed area determined by line - value - texture - space - or any combination of these elements. Has two-dimensions - height and width. Can be described as organic or geometric






10. Leads the viewer to sense action in a work or it can be the path a viewer's eyes follows throughout a work






11. Blending elements in a pleasing way






12. Red - yellow - and blue. All other colors can be mixed from these.






13. Shows how things feel or they look like they might feel.






14. Refers to differences in values - colors - textures - and other elements in an artwork to achieve emphasis and interest






15. A decorative visual repitition.






16. Concerned with the relationship of one part to another and to the whole.






17. Refers to light and dark areas. It depends on how much light a surface reflects. It also is one of the three properties of colors






18. An area in a work that attracts the viewer's attention






19. Blending elements in a pleasing way






20. Refers to light and dark areas. It depends on how much light a surface reflects. It also is one of the three properties of colors






21. A means of maintaining visual equilibrium.






22. A color scheme that uses only one color and varying amounts of white - gray - and black.






23. Combining one or more elements to create interest.






24. Concerned with repeating an element to make a work seem active or suggest vibration.






25. Combining one or more elements to create interest.






26. Three-dimensional and encloses space. Like a shape - it has a height and width - but it also has depth






27. The arrangement of elements and principles of media to create a feeling of completeness or wholeness






28. Connects two or more points






29. Refers to emptiness or area between - around - above below - or within objects.






30. Three or more neighbor ing colors on the color wheel.






31. The arrangement of elements and principles of media to create a feeling of completeness or wholeness






32. Shows how things feel or they look like they might feel.






33. Associated with water such as green - blue - and purple.






34. Opposite colors on the color wheel. They neutralize when mixed.






35. Concerned with the relationship of one part to another and to the whole.






36. Derived from reflected light. The sensation of color is aroused in the brain by the response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. Has hue - intensity - and value.






37. Obtained by mixing two primary colors. They are orange - green - and purple.






38. A series of gradual changes






39. Refers to differences in values - colors - textures - and other elements in an artwork to achieve emphasis and interest






40. Associated with fire such as yellow - orange and red.






41. Connects two or more points






42. A series of gradual changes






43. Derived from reflected light. The sensation of color is aroused in the brain by the response of the eyes to different wavelengths of light. Has hue - intensity - and value.






44. Three or more neighbor ing colors on the color wheel.






45. Red - yellow - and blue. All other colors can be mixed from these.






46. A means of maintaining visual equilibrium.






47. A color scheme that uses only one color and varying amounts of white - gray - and black.






48. Opposite colors on the color wheel. They neutralize when mixed.






49. Associated with fire such as yellow - orange and red.






50. Associated with water such as green - blue - and purple.