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Forshay 3
Elements and Principles
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | Color, shape, texture, space, form |
What are the principles of design? | Balance, rhythm, proportion/scale, emphasis, unity |
What is the principle repetition? | Principle repetition is when a design is copied or repeated |
How does texture affect color? | Makes it darker or lighter |
What do curved lines suggest? | comfort, softness, relaxation |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Horizontal -- left and right parts are equal Vertical -- top and bottom parts are equal Racial balance -- elements radiate out from design |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Movement |
What is space? | The area you are designing in, such as a room |
What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, radiation, repetition, continuous line |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight, such as a picture frame that is the same size as a lamp. |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Horizontal lines evoke comfort and ease, while vertical lines create height and slim shapes. |
What is the golden mean? | It is used to create pleasing, natural designs |
What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape refers to 2D designs and form is 3D |
What are the 5 types of balance? | Symmetrical, asymmetrical, vertical, horizontal, radial balance |
What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements of a design work together to create harmony. |
What are the two things texture involves? | How a surface feels, how it appears to feel |
What are the four types of line? | Horizontal, vertical, curved, diagonal |
What is proportion? | how the design is visibly divided |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Radial balance |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | When both parts are equal, ex: butterfly |
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | One object or item that stands out, focal point |
What happens when you use a continuous line? | Creates a line for your eyes to follow |
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Identical balance |
What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | Non-identical |
What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation decreases or increases in size, radiation lines move out from a center point |