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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. Outline that forms when a combination of lines come together to enclose an area






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






3. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






4. Small and subtle patterns






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






6. Width rather than height






7. A feeling of stability and peace






8. Carries the eye through a regular pattern produced by design elements






9. Area inside the shape






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






11. Add dimension or hide features






12. Skeletal structure of the gbones






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






14. Carries the eye through a regular pattern produced by design elements






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






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






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






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






19. Up and down






20. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






21. = at chest and hips - smaller at the waist






22. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






23. Jersey and chiffon






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






25. Large pattern and bold pattern






26. Fits close to body and emphasizes natural waistline - worn easily on average body sizes






27. Stand away from the body to conceal shape and add some size






28. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






29. A feeling of stability and peace






30. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






31. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






32. Corduroy and denim






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






34. Focal point that catches your attention






35. Add movement and excitement






36. Smaller because they absorb light






37. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






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






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






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






41. Smaller because they absorb light






42. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






43. Direction - thickness - and space between them






44. Add movement and excitement






45. Add dimension or hide features






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






47. Large pattern and bold pattern






48. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






49. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






50. Focal point that catches your attention