Question

Which among the following is not a principle of art and design?

• A. Contrast
• B. Balance
• C. Colour
• D. Proportion

Hint:

Think of it like cooking: Ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs) are the \textbf{Elements}. The recipe and cooking method (mixing, baking, arranging) are the \textbf{Principles}. Colour is an ingredient, not the recipe.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Differentiate between the elements of art and the principles of design. The elements are the basic building blocks of art (the what), while the principles are how those building blocks are organized (the how).
Step 2: Classify the given options.

The elements of art are typically listed as: Line, Shape, Form, Space, Texture, Value, and Colour.
The principles of design are typically listed as: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity, and Proportion.

Step 3: Identify the outlier. Colour is a fundamental {element} of art, not a {principle} of design. The principles (Contrast, Balance, Proportion) describe how colour and other elements are used.