Principles of Art

Question 1

The historical plane of the work
* Includes the background of the
work, the social, historical,
cultural, political, and religious
aspect of the artwork.

• The ‘_________’ plane of the

work.

Answer 1

Contextual Plane; background

Question 2

Visual weight of the elements in the composition. It is
how the elements within a composition are arranged
either symmetrically, asymmetrically, or radially to

create the impression of equality in weight or

importance.

Answer 2

Balance

Question 3

How the eye moves throughout the
composition, and how elements of
arts leads the attention from one

aspect to another, conveying

feelings and emotions

Answer 3

Movement

Question 4

Difference

between elements of

art in a composition,

such that each

element is made

stronger in relation

to the other.

Answer 4

Contrast

Question 5

Uniform repetition of any of the
combination of the elements of

art.

Answer 5

Pattern

Question 6

The analysis plane of the work.
* Includes the principles of art, the
analysis of the totality of the
work, and the holistic part of the
work.

• The ‘___________’ plane of the

work.

Answer 6

Evaluative Plane; evaluative

Question 7

The subject plane of the work
* Includes the choice of subject
(what, who, where, and how is
the subject positioned)

• The ‘_____________’ meaning of the
  work based on the subject
  provided by the artist.

Answer 7

Iconic Plane; subjective

Question 8

movement implied through the repetition
of elements of art in a non-uniform but
organized way, and it relies on __________.

Answer 8

Rhythm; variety

Question 9

The totality of the work, the combination of all
elements of art working with each other. The
way elements are arranged so that the image is

seen as a whole

Answer 9

Unity

Question 10

The physical plane of the work
* Includes elements and principles of
art, choice of medium, format of the
work (perceived meaning of the
work), and other physical
manifestations of the work

• The ‘_________’ meaning of the work

Answer 10

Basic Semiotic Plane; physical

Question 11

An area of the composition that is

visually DOMINANT and commands the
viewer’s attention.

This is often achieved

by ___________.

Answer 11

Emphasis; contrast

Question 12

how the artist uses the

elements of art to
create an effect and to

help convey the artist’s
intent/message.

Answer 12

Principles of Art