12 Questions
What term is used to describe the alteration of selected aspects of a repeated element?
Repetition with variation
In visual communication, what is the role of understanding visual perception?
Making sense of what we see
Which design principle can be used to create a proportional and harmonious composition?
Fibonacci spiral
What effect do figure-ground relationships produce that can confuse the eye?
Visual confusion between figure and ground
What did Vitruvius devise a mathematical formula for in relation to a picture?
Spatial composition
Positive space can be described as:
A form or object perceived by the eye
Which one of these is NOT considered an important element in composition according to most contemporary theories?
Texture repetition
What principle was Vitruvius' mathematical solution based on?
Golden section
What principle of design divides a composition both horizontally and vertically, placing critical imagery in the center?
Golden Section
In graphic design, what principle is demonstrated by the ability of the brain to complete incomplete forms, keeping the viewer's attention and eye movement on the design?
Gestalt law of closure
Which design technique involves sending a message through beautifully placed simple geometrics and lines, like in a dynamic music composition?
Golden Section
What aspect of design refers to a spatial relationship where elements are centered, creating a mirror image with equal space on either side?
Balance
Test your knowledge on the principles of repetition with variation, white space, form, space, and visual perception in composition. Explore how visual elements interact and create meaning in artworks.
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