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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. Smaller because they absorb light






2. Larger






3. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






4. Area inside the shape






5. Small and subtle patterns






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






7. Corduroy and denim






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






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






10. Up and down






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






12. Add movement and excitement






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






14. Up and down






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






16. Direction - thickness - and space between them






17. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






18. A feeling of stability and peace






19. Large pattern and bold pattern






20. Flannel - denim - and gingham






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






22. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






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






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






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






26. Width rather than height






27. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






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






29. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






30. Focal point that catches your attention






31. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






32. Area inside a shape






33. Add dimension or hide features






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






35. Large pattern and bold pattern






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






37. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






38. Add dimension or hide features






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






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






41. Direction - thickness - and space between them






42. Smaller because they absorb light






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






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






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






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






47. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






48. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






49. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






50. Focal point that catches your attention