Art and Visual Composition Quiz

Factors influencing a piece of art - religion, politics, society.

The basic building blocks of art, like line, shape, color, and texture.

A path created by a moving point in space, used to define shapes and suggest emotions.

Lines that don't bend, often associated with technology and movement.

Lines that change direction smoothly, often associated with nature and comfort.

Lines that run across the page, creating a feeling of stability and calm.

Lines that rise straight up, suggesting height, strength, and spirituality.

A flat, two-dimensional form created by lines, with height and width.

The object itself you draw within a defined area on your page, like a box or the edge of your paper.

The space surrounding the positive shape, within the defined area of your page, box or the edge of the paper.

A three-dimensional (3D) object, having height, width, and depth, that encloses volume.

An artistic technique using shading, color, and contour lines to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality in a 2D artwork.

Objects higher up in a picture plane appear further away to the viewer than objects placed lower down.

The three basic colors (red, blue, yellow) that cannot be made by mixing other colors.

Colors created by mixing two primary colors. Green, orange, and violet are secondary colors.

Colors like blues, greens, and purples that suggest coolness, calmness, and serenity.

Colors like reds, yellows, and oranges that suggest warmth, energy, and excitement.

The lightness or darkness of a color, used to create depth and contrast.

A painting with mostly dark colors and values, creating a dramatic and mysterious mood.

Colors created by mixing a primary and a secondary color.

A circular representation of colors, showing the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

Smaller objects appear further away than larger objects. This is because our brains interpret size relative to distance.

A technique used in art to create a sense of depth and space. Objects appear smaller as they get further from the vanishing point.

Objects further away have less detail visible to the viewer. Less detail suggests greater distance.

When one object is drawn over another, it creates a sense of depth and implies space between the objects.

The actual texture of an object that you can feel with your hands.

An artist's use of techniques like brushstrokes or shading to create the illusion of texture in their artwork.

Combining similar or related elements (colors, shapes, textures) to create a visually pleasing effect.

Using differences in elements (color, size, value) to make one element stand out.

Balance created by using identical elements on either side of a vertical axis.

A gradual change in elements, like size, color, or tone, creating depth or movement.

Using the same or similar elements (color, shape, lines) more than once to create rhythm or a visual pattern.

The relative size of elements in a design, determining their visual weight and relationships.

A painting that uses a narrow range of values, all focused on the lighter end of the scale, leading to a bright and airy feel.

Distributing design elements evenly, creating a sense of stability and peace. Balanced designs feel comfortable to look at.

When all elements in a design work together harmoniously, creating a cohesive and pleasing visual experience.

Visual elements (line, shape, color, texture) are the building blocks of design. Design principles (balance, unity, etc.) guide how these elements are effectively combined.

Guidelines that help us arrange and combine visual elements in a way that is pleasing, functional, and effective.

Sometimes breaking design principles can be effective, but it should be intentional and done with skill. It's best to understand the principles before breaking them.

Design principles help create visually appealing and functional designs that effectively communicate their message.