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B. Ghicondey - E & P
Elements and Principles of Design Terms
Question | Answer |
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What are the elements of design? | Space, Line, Shape/Form, Texture and Color. |
What are the principles of design? | Balance, Rhythm, Proportion/Scale, Emphasis and Unity. |
What is the principle repetition? | Design is copied our repeated. |
How does texture affect color? | Smooth surfaces reflect more light than rough and appear brighter and lighter. Rough surfaces absorb more light and appear darker and less intense. |
What do curved lines suggest? | Gracefulness, femininity. |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Vertical - top & bottom parts are equal. Horizontal - left & right parts are equal. Radial - elements radiate out from design. |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Action, movement, excitement. |
What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose - can be either 2-D or 3-D. |
What are the 4 types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition, Continuous Line. |
What is asymmetrical balance? | Parts of the design are not identical, but are equal in visual weight. Ex: a vase on the left & a picture frame on the right. |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Horizontal lines make the room appear wider/longer. Vertical lines make the room appear taller. |
What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 ratio of visual proportion. |
What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape is 2-dimensional. Form is 3-dimensional. |
What are the 5 types of balance? | Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Horizontal, Vertical & Radial. |
What does unity or harmony mean? | All elements and principles of design are working together to create harmony. |
What are the two things texture involves? | How surface feels to the touch (tactile) and how surface appears to feel (visual). |
What are the 4 types of line? | Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, and Curved. |
What is proportion? | Each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole. |
Which of the 5 types of balance suggest excitement or interest? | Asymmetrical |
What is symmetrical balance? | Both parts of the design are identical. Ex: fireplace mantles, humans, insects. |
What is emphasis? What is another name for it? | One object or item stands out; also called a focal point. |
What happens when you use a continuous line? | The eye follows the line around the room. |
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, one element increases or decreases in size. In radiation, lines or designs move out from one center point. |