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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. Width rather than height






2. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






3. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






4. Width rather than height






5. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






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






7. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






8. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






9. Reflect light and add size






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






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






12. Corduroy and denim






13. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






14. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






15. Add movement and excitement






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






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






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






19. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






20. Flannel - denim - and gingham






21. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






22. Add dimension or hide features






23. Skeletal structure of the gbones






24. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






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






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






27. Larger






28. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






29. Jersey and chiffon






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






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






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






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






34. Skeletal structure of the gbones






35. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






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






37. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






39. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






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






41. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






42. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






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






44. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






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






46. Large pattern and bold pattern






47. A feeling of stability and peace






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






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






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