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Question | Answer | Question | Answer | Question | Answer |
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What do curved lines suggest? | Too many will make a design busy | What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements and principles of design work together to create harmony. | What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation- Designs increase or decrease in size. Radiation-Lines or designs move out from center point. |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Vertical Balance- Top and Bottom parts are equal. Horizontal Balance- Left and Right parts are equal. Radial Balance- Elements radiate out from design | What are the two things texture involves? | Involves how the surface feels to the touch and how it appears to feel | ||
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Suggest action, movement, and excitement | What are the four types of line? | Vertical Lines, Horizontal Lines, Diagonal Lines, Curved Lines | ||
What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose | What is proportion? | Means that each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole. | ||
What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation-Lines, Repetition, Continuous Line | Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Rhythm | ||
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. | What is symmetrical balance? Example? | When both parts are identical Example- plants, insects or humans | ||
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | Focal point in the design | What happens when you use a continuous line? | Design creates a continuous line for eye to follow | ||
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | when both parts are identical | What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. | ||
What are the elements of design? | Space, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, & Color | What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Vertical Lines- Lead the eye up Horizontal Line- Vertical Lines- Lead the eye up Horizontal Line- Leads the eye from left to right | ||
What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis, Unity | What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 Ratio | ||
What is the principle repetition? | Repetition- Design is copied or repeated | What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape- A flat or silhoutte image Form- The outlines edges of a three dimensional object | ||
How does texture affect color? | Smooth surfaces reflect more light than rough surfaces Making them brighter and lighter Rough surfaces absorb more light Making them look darker and less intense | What are the five types of balance? | Symmetrical Balance, Vertical Balance, Horizontal Balance, Radial Balance, Asymmetrical Balance |