Visual Design Principles Quiz

The area within which an image is composed. It's defined by its size and shape.

The part of a composition that draws the viewer's attention. Usually a positive shape.

The background or surrounding area of the figure. It provides context and helps the figure stand out.

The visual arrangement of elements in a composition to create a sense of balance and stability.

The visual harmony and coherence of all elements in a composition, creating a sense of unity and completeness.

The way a viewer's eye moves through a composition, creating a sense of flow and direction.

The repetition of elements in a composition to create a sense of rhythm and visual interest.

The element in a composition that grabs the viewer's attention most, creating a focal point.

A type of balance where both sides of a composition mirror each other.

A type of balance achieved through the use of contrasting elements that have equal visual weight.

The perceived heaviness or lightness of an element in a composition.

Creating a balance by altering the distance between elements from the midline.

Creating balance by using multiple smaller elements to counterbalance a single larger element.

Creating balance by using elements with different shapes. More complex shapes carry more visual weight.

Creating balance by using elements with different sizes. Larger elements carry more visual weight.

Creating balance by using different colors. Brighter and more intense colors carry more visual weight.

The area of an image that first attracts the viewer's attention; it stands out from the rest of the image.

The areas in an image that are visually more important, often created using contrast, color, and other elements.

A feeling of stability and equilibrium in an image, achieved when elements are arranged evenly.

A shape created by the ground around the figure. Think of the space around a vase in a picture.

The figure is prominently in the foreground, while the ground surrounds or encloses it, like a painting of a lone tree against a vast sky.

The visual flow through an image, creating a sense of direction, created through the arrangement of objects.

The visual effect of an object appearing to move in a composition due to its position relative to a vertical or horizontal reference.

Movement created by repeating a single object in a spaced series.

Movement achieved by gradually changing characteristics of similar objects in a sequence, such as size, shape, or color.

Movement created by a sequence of similar objects repeating with variations.

Movement created by arranging similar objects randomly within a composition.

The element in a design that stands out the most, capturing the viewer's attention first.

Elements in a design that are less visually prominent than the dominant object, but still important.

Elements in a design that have the least visual weight, often blending into the background.

A design principle where an object blends seamlessly into its surroundings, making it difficult to see.

The level of importance or emphasis given to an object within a design.

The ability to see only a partial object but to visualize its entirety. Often used for simple shapes and objects.

The use of similar objects (like colour, size, or texture) to attract attention and help viewers quickly understand the composition.

Creating a visual movement by placing an object within a composition that guides the viewer's eye to another object.

Placing an object apart from others to emphasize its importance.

A type of rhythm where elements are placed in a regular pattern to create a sense of visual flow and movement.

Arranging objects along a common axis, line, or plane to create visual order and unity.