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Elements & Principal

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What are the elements of design? Shape,line, space, form, texture & color
What are the principles of design? balance, rhythm, proportion/scale, emphasis, unity.
What is the principle repetition? design is copied or repeated
How does texture affect color? If the texture is smooth, its easier to stand out to the eye.
What do curved lines suggest? add soft, graceful effect to design
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? horizontal= left and right vertical= up and down radial=elements radiate out from design
What do diagonal lines suggest? action movement and excitement
What is space? The area provided for a particular purpose Can have 2 dimensions Floor Can have 3 dimensions Room or Dwelling
What are the four types of rhythm? gradation, radiation, repitition & continuous line design
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. ex. a burrow
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? horizontal bring the eye left and right and vertical bring the eye up and down.
What is the golden mean? 3-5 ratio
What is the difference between shape and form? shape is 2 dimensional & form is 3-d
What are the five types of balance? asymmetrical, horizontal, vertical, radial, symmetrical
What does unity or harmony mean? all elements and principles of design work together to create harmony
What are the two things texture involves? how surface appears to the touch and feels
What are the four types of line? vertical, diagonal, horizontal & curved
What is proportion? how design is visually divided
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? radial
What is symmetrical balance? Example? where both parts are identical ex butterfly
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? one item stands out. Focal point of design
What happens when you use a continuous line? your eye follows it all around.
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 increases or decreases in size or one element of design changes. radiation lines move out from center point
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