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DiPietro 13
Elements and Principles
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | space, line, shape, 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? | smooth surfaces reflect light, but rough surfaces absorb light |
What do curved lines suggest? | they add a soft, graceful effect to a design |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | the all lead your eyes in different directions |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | diagonal lines suggest action, movement, and excitment |
What is space? | the area provided for a particular purpose |
What are the four types of rhythm? | gradation, repetition, radiation, and continuous line |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | parts of design are not identical, but are equal in visual weight |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | vertical lines draw you eyes up while horizontal lines lead your eye from left to right |
What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 ratio |
What is the difference between shape and form? | shape is a flat image where as form is a three dimensional object |
What are the five types of balance? | symmetrical, asymmetrical, vertical, horizontal, and radiation |
What does unity or harmony mean? | all elements work together |
What are the two things texture involves? | how the surface feels to touch and how it appears to feel |
What are the four types of line? | vertical, horizontal, curved, diagonal |
What is proportion? | each parts are the right size to belong to the whole |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | radiation |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | when both parts are identical like plants or humans |
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | when an object or item stands out like a focal point |
What happens when you use a continuous line? | it draws your eyes across the room |
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | proportioned |
What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | not proportioned |
What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | gradation increases in size, but radiation moves out from the center point |