Elements and Principles of Visual Art

What is a line in visual art?

• A one-dimensional figure with length but no width.

• A two-dimensional shape.

• A three-dimensional form.

• A color value.

What defines a shape in visual art?

• It is three-dimensional and encloses volume.

• It is two-dimensional and limited to height and width.

• It is a line extended infinitely.

• It is a perceived surface quality.

What is the difference between form and shape?

• Form is three-dimensional, while shape is two-dimensional.

• Form is flat, while shape has depth.

• Form is a color value, while shape is a texture.

• There is no difference.

What does value dictate in visual art?

• The perceived surface quality.

• How light or dark a color appears.

• The three-dimensionality of a form.

• The relationship between objects.

What is texture in visual art?

• The perceived surface quality of a work of art.

• The area around an object.

• The light source in a painting.

• The depth of a form.

What is the role of contrast in design?

• To create depth and dimension.

• To unify elements.

• To show movement.

• To emphasize a subject.

What does harmony refer to in design?

• Elements being related to each other.

• The balance of a composition.

• The rhythm of a piece.

• The emphasis on a subject.

What is symmetrical balance?

• When both sides of a work of art are identical.

• When the two halves are different.

• When there is a sense of direction.

• When elements are distinguishable.

What does rhythm and movement create in art?

• A sense of direction.

• A feeling of unity.

• A contrast of elements.

• A balance of forms.

What is the purpose of scale and proportion in art?

• To create depth.

• To show relationships between objects.

• To unify elements.

• To emphasize a subject.