Elements and Principles of Art

Grade 8β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can identify the elements and principles of art and explain how they can be used to create interest in my artworks.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define the element of "line" in art and provide an example of how it can be used to create emphasis in a drawing.

2. Explain the principle of "balance" in art. Describe the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, and give an example of each.

3. Choose one of the following artworks and explain how the artist used the principle of "contrast" to create visual interest: A) A black and white photograph of a brightly lit object B) A painting with a smooth texture next to a rough texture C) A sculpture with large and small shapes D) All of the above

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