Principles of Design

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What is the definition of BALANCE in art?

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To create a sense of stability and equal visual weight

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Which type of BALANCE occurs when two sides of the design are identical, like a mirror image?

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Symmetrical

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How can CONTRAST be achieved in a work of art?

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By including opposite Elements arranged together.

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Which of the following best describes the principle of MOVEMENT in visual art? Options: The use of light and shadow to create depth in an artwork., The arrangement of Elements to create a sense of action or guide the viewer’s eye through the artwork., The repetition of shapes and colors to create unity within the artwork., The use of balance to make an artwork feel stable and harmonious.

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The arrangement of Elements to create a sense of action or guide the viewer’s eye through the artwork.

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Which type of BALANCE is achieved by arranging Elements around a central point?

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Radial

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What is PATTERN in a composition?

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The repetition of one or more Elements of Art throughout a design.

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Which type of PATTERN repeats the Elements of Art with no regularity?

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Random

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Abrupt changes in the Elements of Art within a design refers to which type of RHYTHM?

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Staccato

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Which type of RHYTHM involves a repetition of Elements with variations that create an unpredictable pattern?

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Irregular

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In an image where the visual weight is distributed unevenly, yet still achieves a balanced composition, which type of BALANCE is being used?

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Asymmetrical Balance