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Color A. Zucker
Color Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the elements of design? | Space, Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Color |
| What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, and Harmony |
| What is the principle repetition? | Design is copied or repeated. |
| How does texture affect color? | Smooth surfaces reflect more light than rough surfaces. Rough surfaces absorb more light. |
| What do curved lines suggest? | A soft and graceful effect to designs. |
| What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Vertical- top and bottom parts are equal. Horizontal- left and right parts are equal. Radial- elements radiate our from design |
| What do diagonal lines suggest? | Action, Movement, and Excitement |
| What is space? | A flat or silhoutte image. |
| What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition, and Continuous Line |
| What is asymmetrical balance? | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. |
| What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Vertical- Leads the eye up. Horizontal- Leads the eye from left to right |
| What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 Ratio |
| What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape- Area provided for a particular purpose Form- The outlines edges of a three dimensional object |
| What are the five types of balance? | Asymmetrical, Vertical, Horizontal, and Radial |
| What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements and principles of design work together. |
| What are the two things texture involves? | How the surface feels to the touch and how it appears to feel. |
| What are the four types of line? | Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Curved |
| What is proportion? | How the design is visually divided |
| Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Asymmetrical, Vertical, Horizontal, and Radial |
| What is symmetrical balance? | 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? | Your eye follows the line. |
| What is another name for symmetrical balance? | When both sides are identical |
| What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Gradation- Designs increase or decrease in size ; one element of design changes. Radiation- Lines or designs move out from center point |