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Understanding Design

Subjects : design, art

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Wide shoulders and narrow hips
rhythm
what types of patterns would add size?
5 elements of design
inverted triangle shape

2. Both pleasing to person - music ear and fashion eyes.
proportion
examples of vertical lines
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
horizontal lines portray

3. Series of points connected to form a narrow path
diagonal lines
line
rectangle shape
structural space

4. Larger
decorative space
proportion
Full shapes make the body look
texture

5. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal
rectangle shape
what types of patterns would add size?
texture
3 line directions

6. Sewing different parts together - seams - darts - tucks - pleats - yoke - necklines - armholes - etc.
examples of smooth fabrics - dull finish
structural space
3 types of lines
proportion

7. Smaller because they absorb light
5 elements of design
space
compare and contrast bell shape and full shape
dull fabrics would make a figure look...

8. A pattern repeats - (stripes - fabric cut of layers)
soft and clingy fabrics
repetition
natural
3 line directions

9. Large pockets - contrasting belts - two-piece outfit
examples of horizontal lines
characteristics of lines that create illusion
what types of patterns would add size?
rhythm

10. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.
examples of asymmetrical line
3-to-5 ratio
balance
line

11. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.
5 principles of design
3 types of lines
space
3-to-5 ratio

12. Wide shoulders and narrow hips
inverted triangle shape
structural space
examples of vertical lines
examples of smooth fabrics - dull finish

13. = at chest and hips - smaller at the waist
hour-glass
shape
3 line directions
examples of smooth fabrics - dull finish

14. To add interest or make it unique - highlight feature - or divert attention from feature
vertical lines lead the eyes
why would emphasis be used in fashion?
shiny fabrics
3-to-5 ratio

15. Changes in pattern such as size or color that happen gradually
triangle shape
gradation
moderately crisp fabrics
3 line directions

16. Large pattern and bold pattern
contrast natural and tubular shape
what types of patterns would add size?
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
shape

17. Reflect light and add size
rhythm
shiny fabrics
horizontal lines portray
examples of moderately crisp fabrics

18. Both pleasing to person - music ear and fashion eyes.
3 types of lines
what types of patterns would add size?
vertical lines display
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music

19. Framed by the way the garment is sewn (dart - yoke - pleat - necklines - etc)
structural space
shape
moderately crisp fabrics
rectangle shape

20. Focal point that catches your attention
tubular shape
emphasis
examples of smooth fabrics - dull finish
3 line directions

21. An appearance of equal sides of a central line
shiny fabrics
diagonal lines
structural space
balance

22. Uses trims (braid - edges - lace - and buttons)
proportion
decorative space
horizontal lines portray
what types of patterns would add size?

23. Narrow shoulders and wide hips
tubular
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
triangle shape
line

24. Surface characteristics that affect the way it looks and feels
structural space
decorative space
texture
what types of patterns would add size?

25. Framed by the way the garment is sewn (dart - yoke - pleat - necklines - etc)
inverted triangle shape
structural space
decorative space
why would emphasis be used in fashion?

26. Small and subtle patterns
5 principles of design
nubby and bulky fabrics
what types of patterns would decrease size?
line

27. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips
frame
3-to-5 ratio
examples of dull fabrics are...
rectangle shape

28. Fits close to body and emphasizes natural waistline - worn easily on average body sizes
diagonal lines
examples of soft and clingy fabrics
natural
space

29. Carries the eye through a regular pattern produced by design elements
horizontal lines portray
examples of moderately crisp fabrics
rhythm
soft and clingy fabrics

30. Fits close to body and emphasizes natural waistline - worn easily on average body sizes
examples of smooth fabrics - dull finish
natural
nubby and bulky fabrics
proportion

31. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips
rectangle shape
examples of dull fabrics are...
line
type of fabric that doesn't creat illusion

32. Smaller because they absorb light
rectangle shape
emphasis
dull fabrics would make a figure look...
frame

33. Area inside a shape
examples of asymmetrical line
vertical lines display
space
proportion

34. Surface characteristics that affect the way it looks and feels
texture
rhythm
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
space

35. Area inside a shape
space
emphasis
diagonal lines
examples of dull fabrics are...

36. Up and down
3 types of lines
horizontal lines give the illusion of...
proportion
vertical lines lead the eyes

37. = at chest and hips - smaller at the waist
hour-glass
tubular
natural shape
moderately crisp fabrics

38. Large pockets - contrasting belts - two-piece outfit
diagonal lines
gradation
line
examples of horizontal lines

39. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality
vertical lines display
tubular shape
nubby and bulky fabrics
line

40. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality
gradation
examples of soft and clingy fabrics
horizontal lines portray
vertical lines display

41. Area inside the shape
shiny fabrics
space
5 elements of design
hour-glass

42. Both - horizontal - bell - diagonal and full- curved
moderately crisp fabrics
5 principles of design
line
compare and contrast bell shape and full shape

43. Rectangular with vertical emphasis - dominant lines go up and down - waistline is not defined
horizontal lines give the illusion of...
tubular
natural shape
vertical lines lead the eyes

44. Skeletal structure of the gbones
frame
examples of dull fabrics are...
examples of vertical lines
Full shapes make the body look

45. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag
natural shape
moderately crisp fabrics
hour-glass
3 types of lines

46. Add dimension or hide features
space
line
nubby and bulky fabrics
type of fabric that doesn't creat illusion

47. Flannel - denim - and gingham
examples of dull fabrics are...
examples of horizontal lines
tubular shape
diagonal lines

48. An appearance of equal sides of a central line
structural space
vertical lines display
balance
triangle shape

49. Corduroy and denim
rhythm
5 elements of design
examples of moderately crisp fabrics
vertical lines lead the eyes

50. A pattern repeats - (stripes - fabric cut of layers)
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
compare and contrast harmony in fashion with music
repetition
diagonal lines