17 Questions
What term refers to the uniform repetition of elements of art or their combinations?
Pattern
What is the result of using the elements of art to move the viewer's eye around and within the image?
Movement
Which design principle relies on similarity and is characterized by elements that are similar or identical?
Unity
What is created through the repetition of elements in a non-uniform but organized way?
Rhythm
Which element in visual arts demands consistency, unlike other design principles that rely on variety?
Pattern
Which type of balance involves elements equally spaced around a central point?
Radial Symmetry
In a composition, which type of balance involves mirror-image elements?
Symmetry
What is the term used to describe the difference between elements of art in a composition?
Contrast
Which element commands the viewer's attention by being visually dominant in a composition?
Emphasis
If a large circle on one side of a composition is balanced by a small square on the other side, what type of balance is being demonstrated?
Asymmetry
'Negative/Positive space' and 'Complementary colors placed side by side' are examples of which artistic concept?
Contrast
What type of shapes can be drawn using a ruler or compass?
Geometric shapes
Which type of shapes resemble those found in nature and are often complex?
Organic shapes
What kind of shapes are composed of curved lines and smooth edges, giving a natural feeling?
Curvilinear shapes
Which type of shapes are characterized by sharp edges and right angles, giving a sense of order?
Rectilinear shapes
When referring to physical works like sculptures, which term is most closely associated with three-dimensional objects?
Form
In design work, what is used to refer to both the intentionally incorporated shapes and the shapes naturally formed around them?
Negative shapes
Learn about the three different ways balance can be achieved in design: symmetry, asymmetry, and radial symmetry. Understand how these concepts influence the overall composition and visual harmony in art and design.
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