ARTS 102 Final Exam Review

What principle of design refers to the size of an object (a whole) in relation to another object (another whole), particularly in the human body?

• unity

• rhythm

• proportion

• scale

What principle of design refers to the relative size of the parts of the whole(i.e.elements within an object) ? For example, the size of the features of the face by comparison to the whole face.

• scale

• balance

• unity

• proportion

The whole image is greater than the sum of the small individual parts illustrates the ______________ theory of unity.

• emphasis

• containment

• gestalt

• repetition

The Gestalt principle of ________________ brings unity to an image when something (i.e. a line, an edge, a curve or direction) continues from one element to another. The viewer’s eye is directed to follow the movement and the mind groups the objects in the design or image together.

• gesture

• rhythm

• continuation

• containment

Simple designs based on the clarity and simplicity of presentation exemplify what concept?

• economy

• contrast

• perspective

• emphasis

Sometimes art has no point of emphasis, or focal point, such as with wallpaper or fabric patterns. The absence of a focal point is also termed __________________________ balance.

• scribbles

• neutral

• low-contrast

• chiaroscuro

In creating any composition there will be a distribution of elements within the picture plane. Each of these elements will have a level of strength relative to each other within the existing picture plane. We call this their visual _________.

• symmetry

• asymmetry

• negative shape

• weight

Radial balance is achieved by elements radiating out of a __________________ position. Radial balance can spiral outward or be steady and still.

• lower

• central

• asymmetrical

• interior

The ___________________ simply states that if you take a canvas and divide it into three equally sized horizontal sections and three equally sized vertical sections, the resulting grid provides a sort of “roadmap” that helps you choose where to place your design elements. Placing your focal point on one of the cross sections can help create a balanced asymmetrical composition.

• photographer's rule

• rule of thirds

• rule of balance

• grids

Rhythm is the pattern of movements created by the way marks and spaces are organized.Visual rhythm needs _________________ to function, whether it is soft versus hard, dark versus light, slow versus hectic.

• Color

• Symmetry

• Rhythm

• Contrast