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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. Surface characteristics that affect the way it looks and feels






3. Skeletal structure of the gbones






4. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






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






6. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






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






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






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






10. Small and subtle patterns






11. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


12. Large pattern and bold pattern






13. Direction - thickness - and space between them






14. Skeletal structure of the gbones






15. Add dimension or hide features






16. Flannel - denim - and gingham






17. Focal point that catches your attention






18. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






19. Area inside the shape






20. A feeling of stability and peace






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






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






23. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






31. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






32. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






33. Area inside a shape






34. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






35. Reflect light and add size






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






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






38. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






39. Smaller because they absorb light






40. Large pattern and bold pattern






41. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


42. Up and down






43. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






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






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






47. Larger






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






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






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