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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. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






2. Smooth fabrics - dull finish

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3. Up and down






4. Large pattern and bold pattern






5. Smooth fabrics - dull finish

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






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






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






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






10. Reflect light and add size






11. A feeling of stability and peace






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






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






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






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






16. Up and down






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






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






19. Small and subtle patterns






20. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






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






22. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






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






24. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






25. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






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






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






28. Smaller because they absorb light






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






30. Add movement and excitement






31. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






32. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






33. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






34. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






35. Larger






36. Area inside the shape






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






38. Larger






39. Reflect light and add size






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






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






42. Corduroy and denim






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






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






45. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






46. Area inside a shape






47. Focal point that catches your attention






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






49. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






50. Wide shoulders and narrow hips