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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the elements of design? |
line, form, shape, texture, color pattern, space
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What are the Principles of design?
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balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, emphasis
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What is the principal of repetition? |
a form of rhythm that has a repeating element
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How does texture affect color? |
Smooth surfaces reflect more light than rough surfaces. It makes them brighter and lighter. Rough surfaces absorb more light. It makes them looker darker and less intense. |
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What do curved lines suggest? |
Curved lines suggest that something is feminine. Also, |
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What is the difference between horizontal, vertical and radial balance?
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Horizontal balance is when left and right parts are equal, where as vertical balance is when top and bottom parts are equal. Radial balance is when elements radiate out from a design. |
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What do diagonal lines suggest? |
Diagonal lines suggest energy and excitement. |
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What is space? |
Space is the area provided for a particular purpose |
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What are the 4 types of rhythm? |
Gradation Repetition Radiation Continuous Line |
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What is asymmetrical balance? |
Asymmetrical balance is when there is equal visual weight on both sides of the design |
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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical lines? |
Horizontal lines go side to side where as vertical lines go up and down. |
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What is the Golden Mean? |
3:5 Ratio
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What if the difference between shape and form? |
shape is 2D while form is 3D |
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What are the 5 types of balance? |
asymmetrical symmetrical vertical horizontal radial
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What does unity or harmony mean? |
It means the moment when the elements and principles of design come together in a piece(room or clothing)
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What are the two things that texture involves? |
It involves how something feels and how something looks. |
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what are the 4 types of line? |
Curved Diagnol Horizontal Vertical |
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What is proportion? |
Proportion is how a design is usually divided |
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Which of the 5 types of balance suggests excitement or interest? |
radial balance suggests excitement or interest. |
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What is symmetrical balance? |
Symmetrical balance is when both parts of the design are identical |
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What is emphasis? What is another name for it? |
Emphasis is the main thing in the room or something that stands out/catches the eye. Another name for emphasis is the focal point. |
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What happens when you see a continuous line? |
Your eye follows the line throughout the design
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What is another name for symmetrical balance? |
Symmetrical Balance is also known as formal balance |
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What is another name for asymmetrical balance? |
Symmetrical balance is also known as informal balance. |
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What is the difference between gradation and radiation |
Gradation is when one element in the design gradually changes like size or color while radiation is when designs or lines radiate out from a central point |
