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Elements/principles
Question | Answer |
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what are the elements of design? | Line, shape, direction, size, texture, color, value. |
what are the principles of design? | balance, gradation, repetition, contrast, harmony. |
what is the principle repetition? | Repetition is when a design or something is exactly repeated. |
how does texture affect color? | Highs and lows of a color can create shadowing. The more textured something is the more the color will change |
what do curved lines suggest? | They suggest flexibility and grace. They bring significance to a room other than straight lines. |
what is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Horizontal balance runs side to side. Vertical balance runs up and down. Radial balance draws your eyes out/around. |
what do diagonal lines suggest? | They suggest a feeling of falling or moving since they are unstable. |
what is space? | 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional are that hold all the other elements of design . |
what are the 4 types of rhythm? | Repetition, gradation, radiation, Transition |
what is asymmetrical balance? example? | When elements on either side do not reflect one another but flow well together. Ex. plants on either side of a table, but different kind of plants. |
what is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Horizontal lines run side to side, horizontally. Vertical lines run up and down , vertically. |
what is the golden mean? | the perfect/moderate position, happy medium. |
what Is the difference between shape and form? | Shape has 2 dimensions- height and width. Form exists in 3 dimensions height, width, and depth. |
what are the 5 types of balance? | Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial, vertical , horizontal balance |
what does unity or harmony mean? | It means all elements and parts of the visual image flow well together such as rhythm and repetition. |
what are the 2 things texture involves? | color and size |
what are the 4 types of line? | Continuous, diagonal, vertical, horizontal |
what is proportion? | Relative size and scale of elements in a design |
which of the 5 types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | Radial balance |
what is symmetrical balance? example? | When each side of something/ an area are exactly the same, a mirror image |
what is emphasis? what is another name for it? | The point that strongly draws the viewers eyes and is the highlight of the room/area. Focus Point. |
what happens when you use a continuous line? | It creates a continuous line for your 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? | Gradation is when a design changes in size or color. Radiation is when a design draws ur eyes out and around it like a circle |