A canal filled with boats and many people is shown in the image.
Regatta on the Grand Canal in Honor of Frederick IV, King of Denmark
by Luca Carlevarijis
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
Question
All of the following elements and principles are present in this image except(1 point)
Responses
perspective
perspective
movement
movement
variety
variety
symmetrical balance
Without having the actual image to view, we can still deduce which elements and principles of design may be less likely to be present in a typical artwork depicting a regatta on a canal.
- Perspective: Most likely present, as perspective is crucial in depicting the depth and three-dimensional space in a scene, especially one with a canal and boats.
- Movement: Very likely present because a regatta is a boat race or gathering, which would inherently involve movement. The artist would likely depict this movement to convey the energy of the scene.
- Variety: Also likely present, considering that a scene with boats and many people provides ample opportunity to include a range of different shapes, colors, and textures.
- Symmetrical balance: This principle would involve having elements of the artwork mirrored on either side of a central axis. Regattas and scenes of canals with lots of boats and people tend to be more dynamic and not symmetrical.
Based on these deductions, the least likely element or principle to be present in the described scene would be symmetrical balance. But without actually viewing the artwork, this assessment is an educated guess based on the description provided.