Do You Know The Principles Of Design And Art Quiz

1. What is Composition or Design?

The organization of lines, shapes, colors and other art elements in a work of art. More often applied to two-dimensional art; the broader term is design.

Designing the layout of a website to make it visually appealing and user-friendly.

The process of mixing various chemicals to create a new substance in a scientific experiment.

Composition of various musical notes and elements in a musical piece.

Composition or design in the context of art refers to the arrangement of elements within a piece to create a harmonious and visually appealing result.

Explanation

Composition or design in the context of art refers to the arrangement of elements within a piece to create a harmonious and visually appealing result.

2. What is visual weight?

The color contrast in a composition.

The size of the canvas in a composition.

The apparent "heaviness" or "lightness" of the forms arranged in a composition, as gauged by how insistently they draw the viewer's eye.

The physical weight of an object in a composition.

Visual weight refers to how forms in a composition attract the viewer's attention, it is not related to the actual physical weight of objects, canvas size, or color contrast.

Explanation

Visual weight refers to how forms in a composition attract the viewer's attention, it is not related to the actual physical weight of objects, canvas size, or color contrast.

3. What is Symmetrical Balance in art?

Symmetrical Balance is achieved when the colors used in the artwork are complementary to each other.

The implied center of gravity is the vertical axis, an imaginary line drawn down the center of the composition.

Symmetrical Balance involves having an equal amount of weight distributed on both sides of the composition.

Symmetrical Balance is a technique where objects of different sizes are arranged in a balanced manner.

Symmetrical Balance refers to a type of balance where the overall composition is arranged in such a way that one side mirrors the other. The correct answer explains that the implied center of gravity is along the vertical axis, helping to maintain equilibrium in the artwork.

Explanation

Symmetrical Balance refers to a type of balance where the overall composition is arranged in such a way that one side mirrors the other. The correct answer explains that the implied center of gravity is along the vertical axis, helping to maintain equilibrium in the artwork.

4. What is the meaning of the term Mandala?

Means "circle" in Sanskrit, the ritual language of early South Asia, where both Buddhism and Hinduism first took form.

An ancient form of martial arts in Japan.

A type of traditional dance in Latin America.

A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Mandala is a term that originates from Sanskrit and has cultural and religious significance in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Explanation

Mandala is a term that originates from Sanskrit and has cultural and religious significance in Buddhism and Hinduism.

5. What is asymmetrical balance in design?

A design with only one side which is visually weighted.

Has two sides that do not match. If it seems to be balanced, that is because the visual weights in the two halves are very similar.

A balance where one side is significantly heavier than the other.

Having two identical sides in terms of design elements.

Asymmetrical balance in design refers to having two sides that do not match in terms of design elements. While it may appear balanced, the visual weights in the two halves are very similar, creating a sense of equilibrium.

Explanation

Asymmetrical balance in design refers to having two sides that do not match in terms of design elements. While it may appear balanced, the visual weights in the two halves are very similar, creating a sense of equilibrium.

6. What are the main principles of design?

Architectural styles

Most often identified are unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, proportion and scale, and rhythm.

Artistic inspiration

Primary colors

The main principles of design are unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, proportion and scale, and rhythm. These principles guide artists and designers in creating visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing works.

Explanation

The main principles of design are unity and variety, balance, emphasis and subordination, proportion and scale, and rhythm. These principles guide artists and designers in creating visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing works.

7. What is the concept of unity?

Refers to the diversity and differences among various elements.

Means having conflicting and opposing views among individuals.

Is a sense of oneness, of things belonging together and making up a coherent whole.

Is the state of being separate and disconnected from others.

Unity refers to the idea of interconnectedness and coherence among different parts, leading to a harmonious whole.

Explanation

Unity refers to the idea of interconnectedness and coherence among different parts, leading to a harmonious whole.

8. What is variety?

Variety is uniformity, which lacks excitement.

Variety is limitations, which restrict creativity.

Variety is monotony, which is boring.

Is difference, which provides interest

Variety refers to the presence of differences among things, which adds interest and diversity.

Explanation

Variety refers to the presence of differences among things, which adds interest and diversity.

9. What are Emphasis and Subordination?

Emphasis and Subordination have no impact on visual compositions.

Are complementary concepts. Emphasis means that our attention is drawn more to certain parts of a composition than to others.Subordination means that certain areas of the composition are purposefully made less visually interesting, so that the areas of emphasis stand out.

Are completely separate concepts and have no relation to each other.

Subordination means emphasizing certain areas of a composition while Emphasis means making other areas less visually interesting.

Emphasis and Subordination are key principles in design that work together to create visual interest by highlighting certain elements while intentionally downplaying others.

Explanation

Emphasis and Subordination are key principles in design that work together to create visual interest by highlighting certain elements while intentionally downplaying others.

10. What do scale and proportion refer to in design?

Both have to do with size. Scale means size in relation to a standard or "normal" size. Proportion refers to size relationships between parts of a whole, or between two or more items perceived as a nuit.

Typography styles

Color theory principles

Animation techniques

Scale and proportion are specific principles in design related to size relationships, not color theory, typography, or animation.

Explanation

Scale and proportion are specific principles in design related to size relationships, not color theory, typography, or animation.

11. What is meant by Hierarchical Scale in art?

The use of various shades of the same color to create depth in a painting.

The detailed depiction of inanimate objects or scenes within a larger composition.

A technique where an artist creates the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

The representation of more important figures as larger than less important figures, as when a king is portrayed on a larger scale than his attendants.

Hierarchical Scale is a common technique used in art to depict the importance of various figures within a composition by representing them in different sizes. This helps to emphasize the significance of certain individuals or elements.

Explanation

Hierarchical Scale is a common technique used in art to depict the importance of various figures within a composition by representing them in different sizes. This helps to emphasize the significance of certain individuals or elements.

12. What is rhythm?

A type of dance move.

Is based in repetition, and it is a basic part of the world we find ourselves in.

A mathematical equation.

A form of poetry.

Rhythm is not a type of dance move, mathematical equation, or form of poetry. It is based in repetition, and it is a basic part of the world we find ourselves in.

Explanation

Rhythm is not a type of dance move, mathematical equation, or form of poetry. It is based in repetition, and it is a basic part of the world we find ourselves in.