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Elements of Design
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | space, line, texture, color, & form |
What are the principles of design? | balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repitition, proportion, rhythm, variety, & unity |
What is the principle repetition? | a design is copied or repeated |
How does texture affect color? | smooth surface reflect more light than rough surfaces; 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? | horizontal: left & right parts are equal; vertical: top & bottom parts are equal; radial: elements radiate out from design |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | suggest action, movement, & excitement |
What is space? | the area provided for a particular purpose |
What are the four types of rhythm? | gradiation, radiation, repitition, & continuous line |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | horizontal: leads the eye left to right; vertical: leads the eye up |
What is the golden mean? | 3:5 ratio |
What is the difference between shape and form? | shape: 2-dimensional form: 3-dimensional |
What are the five types of balance? | asymmetrical, symmetrical, vertical, horizontal, & radical |
What does unity or harmony mean? | all elements & principles of design work together |
What are the two things texture involves? | how it feels to the touch & how it appears to feel |
What are the four types of line? | horizontal, vertical, diagonal, & curved |
What is proportion? | how the design is visually divided |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | |
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? | design creates a continuous line for the eye to follow |
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? |