Visual Design Quiz

What is the primary role of a point in visual design?

• To create texture

• To serve as the focus of a visual

• To provide a background

• To outline shapes

Which art movement is associated with using dots of color to form images?

• Cubism

• Surrealism

• Pointillism

• Impressionism

What psychological impact does a line have when it is diagonal?

• Stability and strength

• Peace and calmness

• Drama and movement

• Balance and harmony

Which type of line is typically used to depict stability and authority?

• Curved

• Horizontal

• Diagonal

• Vertical

What can lines create in a design?

• Emphasis

• Disorganization

• Color blending

• Noise reduction

What is the primary difference between shapes and forms as described in the document?

• Shapes are three-dimensional, while forms are two-dimensional.

• Shapes can only be geometric, while forms can be organic and geometric.

• Shapes are two-dimensional, while forms are three-dimensional.

• Forms can only be found in nature, while shapes are man-made.

How does linear perspective affect the appearance of objects in a drawing?

• Objects closer to the viewer appear larger and have more detailed textures.

• All lines in the drawing will appear parallel to each other.

• Objects that are further away appear larger and more detailed.

• The top of objects will converge on a common point beyond the horizon.

What is the relationship between vertical location and the perception of depth?

• Objects with a higher base on the page appear closer.

• Objects with a lower base on the page appear to be floating.

• Objects with a higher base on the page appear further away.

• The vertical location of objects does not affect depth perception.

What is the role of negative space in a composition?

• It highlights the background details of the image.

• It is the space around the subject or the ground.

• It refers to the darkest areas of the artwork.

• It is the main focus of the image.

What does the Gestalt principle of Closure refer to?

• The tendency to perceive objects that are close to each other as part of the same group

• The inclination to follow a continuous direction in a visual field

• The mind's ability to supply missing pieces to complete an image

• The perception of objects of similar color or shape as a single unit