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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






2. Reflect light and add size






3. Flannel - denim - and gingham






4. Color - line - shape - space - and texture






5. Corduroy and denim






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






15. Focal point that catches your attention






16. Direction - thickness - and space between them






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






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






19. Reflect light and add size






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






21. Small and subtle patterns






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






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






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






25. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






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






27. Flannel - denim - and gingham






28. Area inside the shape






29. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






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






31. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






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






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






34. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






35. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






36. Add dimension or hide features






37. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






38. Add movement and excitement






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






40. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


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






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






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






44. Large pattern and bold pattern






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






46. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






47. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






48. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






49. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






50. Up and down