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Carvajal 8
Elements and Principles
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | Space, Shape/Form, Line, Color, Texture |
What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis, Unity/Harmony |
What is the principle repetition? | Design is copied or repeated |
How does texture affect color? | Smooth surfaces reflect more light than rough surfaces making them brighter and lighter Rough surfaces absorb more light making them look darker and less intense |
What do curved lines suggest? | Grace and smoothness |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Vertical Balance- Top and Bottom parts are equal. Horizontal Balance- Left and Right parts are equal . Radial Balance –Elements radiate out from design |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | movement |
What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose |
What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition, Continuous Line |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. Two lamps and Two vases but with different flowers inside |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Vertical lines lead the eyes up Horizontal lines lead the eye left and right |
What is the golden mean? | The golden ratio is 3:5, is the ratio that our minds find is in proportion |
What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape is 2D Form is 3D |
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? | 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? | Radial |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | Balance-when both parts are identical Ex: Nature or Butterfly |
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? | it makes the space appear longer or taller |
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? | in Gradation, designs increase or decrease in size and one element of design changes in Radiation, lines or designs move out from center point |