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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. Add movement and excitement






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






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






5. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






6. Small and subtle patterns






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






8. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






9. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






10. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






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






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






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






14. Corduroy and denim






15. Add movement and excitement






16. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


17. An appearance of equal sides of a central line






18. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






19. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






20. Reflect light and add size






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






22. Larger






23. Direction - thickness - and space between them






24. Focal point that catches your attention






25. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






26. Flannel - denim - and gingham






27. Add dimension or hide features






28. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






30. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






31. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






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






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






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






35. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






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






38. Focal point that catches your attention






39. Large pattern and bold pattern






40. Up and down






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






42. Hug the body and emphasize figure irregularities






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






44. Area inside a shape






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






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






47. Skeletal structure of the gbones






48. Width rather than height






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






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