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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 feeling of stability and peace






2. Area inside the shape






3. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






4. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






5. Reflect light and add size






6. A feeling of stability and peace






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






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






9. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






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






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






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






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






14. Smaller because they absorb light






15. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






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






17. Up and down






18. Larger






19. Large pattern and bold pattern






20. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






21. Direction - thickness - and space between them






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






23. Smooth fabrics - dull finish

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24. Reflect light and add size






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






26. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






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






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






29. Width rather than height






30. Add dimension or hide features






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






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






33. Area inside the shape






34. Both - horizontal - bell - diagonal and full- curved






35. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






36. Focal point that catches your attention






37. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






38. Width rather than height






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






40. Up and down






41. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






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






43. Small and subtle patterns






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






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






46. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






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






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






49. Small and subtle patterns






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