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Elements & Principle
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | Line, Texture, Shape/Form, Color & Space. |
What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis & Harmony. |
What is the principle repetition? | When an element repeats itself throughout a design. |
How does texture affect color? | Smooth Textures- Reflects light and makes the color look lighter. Rough Textures- Observe light and look darker & duller. |
What do curved lines suggest? | Natural & casual. |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical and radial balance? | The all show balance in different ways. |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Movement, action & excitement. |
What is space? | Space is how much room we have to design. (Size of the room) |
What are the four types of rhythm? | Regular, Random, Graduated & Gradation. |
What is asymmetrical balance? Explain. | Asymmetrical is when the design is not exactly the same on both sides, yet it is really similar. |
What is the difference between horizontal & vertical lines? | Vertical lines are more formal and strong while horizontal lines are more comfortable & relaxing. |
What is the golden mean ratio? | The ratio is 3:5. |
What is the difference between shape & form? | Form is 3D and shape is 2D. |
What are the five types of balance? | Radio balance, Vertical balance, Horizontal balance, Symmetrical Balance and Asymmetrical balance. |
What does unity or harmony mean? | This means that all of the elements in a design come together to create a harmonious effect. |
What are the two things that texture involves? | How the object really feels and how the object looks. |
What are the four types of line? | Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal & Curved. |
What is proportion? | The way in which parts relate to a design in a whole. |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Asymmetrical. |
What is symmetrical balance? Example. | When something is the same on both sides. Two matching pillows on one side, same pillows on the other side. |
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | Emphasis in design provides the focal point for the piece. It is a way of making the element that is most important stand out in the design. Emphasis is sometimes called dominance. |
What happens when you use a continuous line? | You add a natural and casual theme to the room. |
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Formal balance. |
What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | Informal balance. |
What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation- Ombre; changing only one thing. Radiation- When your eye travels out throughout the design. |