Art Elements and Principles Quiz

Elements of Art

• Texture refers to the surface quality or 'feel' of an object.
• Value refers to luminance or luminosity, describing the lightness or darkness of a color.
• Space refers to an enclosed area defined by other elements of art.
• Hue is the property of color that refers to the name of the color, such as red or yellow.

Principles of Art

• Movement adds excitement to artwork by showing action and directing the viewer's eye throughout the picture plane.
• Balance is the element of art related to the sense of stability in the body of work and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

Color Theory

• Intensity refers to the brightness or saturation of a color.

Space in Art

• Space in art refers to an enclosed area defined by other elements of art.

Visual Elements

• Overlapping, change in scale, perspective placement, color theory, or projection can create depth in an artwork.
• Variety in an artwork can be achieved by changing the scale, color, or form of an element.

Test your knowledge on the basic elements and principles of art including lines, shapes, volume, value, and texture. Explore how these elements contribute to the overall aesthetics of a piece of art.