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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. Area inside a shape






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






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






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






5. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






6. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






7. Smooth fabrics - dull finish

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8. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






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






10. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






11. Smaller because they absorb light






12. Add movement and excitement






13. Focal point that catches your attention






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






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






16. Up and down






17. Up and down






18. Add dimension or hide features






19. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






20. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






21. Small and subtle patterns






22. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






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






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






25. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






26. Skeletal structure of the gbones






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






28. Skeletal structure of the gbones






29. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






30. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






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






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






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






34. Jersey and chiffon






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






36. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






37. Area inside a shape






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






39. Flannel - denim - and gingham






40. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






41. Width rather than height






42. Smaller because they absorb light






43. Focal point that catches your attention






44. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






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






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






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






48. Jersey and chiffon






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






50. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag