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Understanding Design

Subjects : design, art
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A pattern repeats - (stripes - fabric cut of layers)






2. Add dimension or hide features






3. Smaller because they absorb light






4. Changes in pattern such as size or color that happen gradually






5. Direction - thickness - and space between them






6. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






7. Flannel - denim - and gingham






8. Rectangular with vertical emphasis - dominant lines go up and down - waistline is not defined






9. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






10. Scale - how separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size






11. Area inside a shape






12. To add interest or make it unique - highlight feature - or divert attention from feature






13. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






14. Large pattern and bold pattern






15. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






16. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






17. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






18. A pattern repeats - (stripes - fabric cut of layers)






19. Changes in pattern such as size or color that happen gradually






20. Corduroy and denim






21. Reflect light and add size






22. Uses trims (braid - edges - lace - and buttons)






23. Large pockets - contrasting belts - two-piece outfit






24. Wrap skirt - large and small spaces with contrasting colors - pocket on one side with stripes on the other






25. Add dimension or hide features






26. Scale - how separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size






27. Jersey and chiffon






28. Sewing different parts together - seams - darts - tucks - pleats - yoke - necklines - armholes - etc.






29. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






30. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






31. Small and subtle patterns






32. Outline that forms when one or more lines come together to enclose an area






33. Rectangular with vertical emphasis - dominant lines go up and down - waistline is not defined






34. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






35. Width rather than height






36. Sewing different parts together - seams - darts - tucks - pleats - yoke - necklines - armholes - etc.






37. Wrap skirt - large and small spaces with contrasting colors - pocket on one side with stripes on the other






38. Reflect light and add size






39. Framed by the way the garment is sewn (dart - yoke - pleat - necklines - etc)






40. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






41. Both pleasing to person - music ear and fashion eyes.






42. Follows your body outline - fits close to body - and accentuates the natural waistline






43. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






44. Balance - proportion - emphasis - rhythm - and harmony






45. Surface characteristics that affect the way it looks and feels






46. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






47. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






48. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






49. Add movement and excitement






50. Skeletal structure of the gbones