Art Elements and Design Principles Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT an element of art? Line, Texture, Rhythm, Shape

Back

Rhythm

Front

What are the three primary colors on the color wheel?

Back

Red, Yellow, Blue

Front

Which principle of design refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition?

Back

Balance

Front

Which element of art is described as the surface quality that can be seen or felt?

Back

Texture

Front

On the color wheel, what is the complementary color of blue?

Back

Orange

Front

Which of the following best describes "contrast" in art?
Options: The repetition of elements, The difference between elements, The use of similar colors, The arrangement of objects

Back

The difference between elements

Front

Which principle of design is concerned with creating a sense of oneness or wholeness?

Back

Unity

Front

Which element of art refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?

Back

Value

Front

If you mix a primary color with a secondary color next to it on the color wheel, what do you get?

Back

A tertiary color

Front

How can an artist create the illusion of texture in a drawing?

Back

By varying lines and shading