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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. Flannel - denim - and gingham






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






3. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






4. Smooth fabrics - dull finish

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






6. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






7. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






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






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






10. Add dimension or hide features






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






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






13. Larger






14. Width rather than height






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






16. Direction - thickness - and space between them






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






24. Smaller because they absorb light






25. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






26. Reflect light and add size






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






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






29. Area inside the shape






30. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






31. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






32. Small and subtle patterns






33. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






34. A feeling of stability and peace






35. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






36. Large pattern and bold pattern






37. Add movement and excitement






38. Area inside the shape






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






40. Reflect light and add size






41. Corduroy and denim






42. Smaller because they absorb light






43. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






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






45. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






46. Width rather than height






47. Large pattern and bold pattern






48. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






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






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