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Element & Principles
Elements and Principles of Design
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the elements of design? | Space, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, & Color |
| What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, & Harmony |
| What is the principle repetition? | Design is copied or repeated |
| How does texture affect color? | Smooth surfaces reflect light than rough and rough surfaces absorb more light |
| What do curved lines suggest? | Adds a soft graceful effect to designs |
| What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | The balances all are different directions |
| What do diagonal lines suggest? | Action, movement and excitement |
| What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose |
| 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. Ex: A couch with end tables on both sides, but different decorations on them. |
| What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Horizontal leads your eye left to right. Vertical leads your eye up and down. |
| What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 Ratio |
| What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape is a flat or silhouette image. Form is the outline edges of a three dimensional object. |
| What are the five types of balance? | Vertical, Horizontal, Radial, Symmetrical, Asymmetrical |
| What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements and principles of design work together to create harmony |
| What are the two things texture involves? | Color and Texture |
| What are the four types of line? | Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, and Curved |
| What is proportion? | Each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole |
| Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Radial |
| What is symmetrical balance? Example? | When both parts are identical |
| What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | One object or item stands out. Focal Point |
| What happens when you use a continuous line? | Creates a continuous line for the eye to follow |
| What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Identical |
| What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | Not Identical |
| What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation is when the design increases or decreases in size. Radiation is when the line or the design moves out from the center point. |