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Element & Principle
Elements and Princples of Design
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? | Involves how the surface feels to the touch and how it appears to feel |
What do curved lines suggest? | Adds a soft, graceful effect to designs |
What is the difference between horizontal, vertical, and radial balance? | Horizontal Balance- Left and Right parts are equal. Vertical Balance- Top and Bottom parts are equal. Radial Balance – Elements radiate out from design |
What do diagonal lines suggest? | Suggest action, movement, and excitement |
What is space? | The area provided for a particular purpose |
What are the four types of rhythm? | Gradation, Radiation, Repetition, and Continuous Line |
What is asymmetrical balance? Example? | Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. example- when a a table setting has three candles of different sizes that balance eachother |
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? | Horizontal- Leads the eye from left to right Vertical- Lead the eye up |
What is the golden mean? | 3 to 5 Ratio |
What is the difference between shape and form? | Shape- A flat or silhouette image Form- The outlines edges of a three dimensional object |
What are the five types of balance? | Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Horizontal, Vertical, and 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, and Curved |
What is proportion? | each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole. |
Which of the five types of balance suggests excitement or interest? | radial |
What is symmetrical balance? Example? | when both parts are identical. example- the human face. |
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 draws your eye around the room. |
What is another name for symmetrical balance? | Identical |
What is another name for asymmetrical balance? | almost the same |
What is the difference between gradation and radiation? | Radiation-Lines or designs move out from center point Gradation- Designs increase or decrease in size |