Basic Elements of Design

What is a self contained 2-dimensional defined area and can be geometric or organic?

• Shape

• Color

• Size

• Value

What is the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc.

• Texture
• Value
• Color
• Size

A mark with length and direction, created by connecting two points.

• Rhythm

• Line

• Movement

• Space

An element of design referring to the way the elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work. (equal visual weight)

• Balance

• Space

• Form

• Emphasis

What do we call the empty or open area between, around, above, below, and within objects?

• Balance
• Movement
• Rhythm
• Space

The image is a good example of which element?

• pattern
• texture
• shape
• emphasis

The ____________ surface characteristics of a work of art that are either felt or perceived visually.

• Line

• Form

• Texture

• Color

The volume and shape of a three-dimensional work, or an image that gives the illusion of being three dimensional.

• Line

• Form

• Texture

• Color

A feeling of equality in weight, attention, or attraction of the various elements within a composition as a means of accomplishing unity.

• Balance

• Symmetrical Balance

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Proportion

This can be described as having equal "weight" on equal sides of a centrally placed axis.

• Balance

• Symmetrical Balance

• Asymmetrical Balance

• Proportion