Rule of Thirds (Grade 10)

Rule of Thirds is a.......

• Type of Drawing

• Composition Technique

• Art Design

• Art form

Answer explanation

The Rule of Thirds is a rule of thumb that is considered a type of off-center composition technique.

Which civilization used the rule of thirds to construct their paintings?

• French Civilization

• Greek Civilization

• Mayan Civilization

• Aboriginals

Which period was the Rule of thirds first discovered?

• Paleolithic

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Renaissance

What is the name given to the point that the grid line intersect?

• Grid point

• Intersecting point

• Crash point

How many boxes does the rule of thirds grid has?

• 6

• 9

• 4

• 7

Select the factual statements about using Rule of Thirds?

• Achieving Balance

• Takes the viewer on a journey through the piece.

• It is a mathematical concept.

• Creates a more organic look

• Aesthetics

Answer explanation

The Rule of Thirds is not a mathematical concept, the golden ratio is however and it creates a more organic look in compositions.

Does the following painting follow the Rule of thirds?

• Yes

• No

Does the following painting follow the Rule of thirds?

• Yes

• No

Does the following painting by Vincent Van Gogh use the Rule of Thirds?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following Composition Technique is displayed in the image?

• Golden Ratio

• Rule of Thirds