Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Colour Theory
Advanced Principles
Color Psychology
100

This element refers to a mark with greater length than width, which can be straight, curved, thick, or thin.

What is line?

100

This principle is used to create visual interest and avoid monotony by making things stand out.

What is contrast?

100

Red, yellow, and blue are known as these.

What are primary colours?

100

This principle describes how the eye perceives visual groups even when elements are not physically connected.

What is proximity?

100

This color is often associated with energy, danger, and passion.

What is red?

200

This refers to the surface quality of a shape – it can be real or implied.

What is texture?

200

 This refers to the distribution of visual weight in a composition.

What is balance?

200

This is the term for colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel.

What are complementary colors?

200

This principle leverages visual cues to imply continuity or connection across space.

What is alignment?

200

This color is linked with creativity, optimism, and youthfulness.

What is yellow?

300

This element involves the use of height and width, but not depth.

What is shape?

300

This principle leads the viewer's eye through the design.

What is movement?

300

A color + white is known as this.

What is a tint?

300

The intentional breaking of design consistency to create visual impact is known as this.

What is emphasis?

300

Brands use this color to evoke trust, calm, and professionalism.

What is blue?

400

This refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.

What is value?

400

This principle is achieved when all parts of a design feel like they belong together.

What is unity?

400

This color model is used for screen displays.

What is RGB?

400

This term refers to the hierarchy of elements based on importance, guiding the viewer’s attention.

What is hierarchy?

400

Often associated with luxury or mystery, this color is also culturally tied to mourning in some parts of the world.

What is purple?

500

This element is created when a line encloses a space, and it can be geometric or organic.

What is form?

500

This principle occurs when elements are repeated to create consistency and cohesiveness.

What is rhythm?

500

The perception of a color’s purity or intensity is called this.

What is saturation?

500

This principle involves repeating a visual element consistently to create structure, decoration, or rhythm.  

What is pattern?

500

This neutral color is associated with balance, calm, and neutrality, but can also imply dullness or lack of emotion depending on its use.

What is grey?