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Elements/Principles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the elements of design? | color, texture, shape/ form, lines, space |
| What are the principles of design? | balance, rhythm, proportion/ scale, emphasis, unity |
| What is the principle repetition? | repeating something |
| How does texture affect color? | rough textures look darker than smooth because it absorbs more light than smooth |
| What do curved lines suggest? | natural, delicate, comfort |
| What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | 1) left and right parts are equal 2) top and bottom parts are equal 3) when elements radiate outwards from the center |
| What do diagonal lines suggest? | movement |
| What is space? | any kind of room with any of the elements or principles being displayed in it |
| What are the four types of rhythm? | gradation, radiation, repetition, continuous line |
| What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | when parts of the design are not identical but are equal in vision example: shelves with different sized items on them |
| What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | 1) relaxing, wide, calm 2) formal, strength, stable, length and height |
| What is the golden mean? | 3:5 ratio |
| What is the difference between shape and form? | shape has height and width form has height, width and depth |
| What are the five types of balance? | symmetrical, asymmetrical, vertical, horizontal, radial |
| What does unity or harmony mean? | all elements and principles of design work together to create harmony |
| What are the two things texture involves? | the way a surface feels when you touch it, or think that it feels |
| What are the four types of line? | vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved |
| What is proportion? | tells how the design is visually divided |
| Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | radial |
| What is symmetrical balance? Example? | when both parts are identical |
| What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | - one object or item stands out - another name is focal point |
| What happens when you use a continuous line? | your eye follows the way the line is going |
| 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? | - consistent except for one thing - has to move from the center out |