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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. Jersey and chiffon






2. Focal point that catches your attention






3. A feeling of stability and peace






4. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


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






6. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






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






8. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






9. Jersey and chiffon






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






11. Smaller because they absorb light






12. Up and down






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






14. Series of points connected to form a narrow path






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






16. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






17. Smaller because they absorb light






18. Flannel - wool jersey - broadcloth






19. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






20. A feeling of stability and peace






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






22. Flannel - denim - and gingham






23. Direction - thickness - and space between them






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






25. Large pattern and bold pattern






26. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






27. Corduroy and denim






28. Small and subtle patterns






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






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






31. Area inside the shape






32. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






33. Larger






34. Up and down






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






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






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






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






39. Area inside a shape






40. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






41. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






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






43. Area inside a shape






44. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






45. Larger






46. V-neck - raised collars - narrow panels






47. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






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






49. Large pattern and bold pattern






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