Colour And Design Flashcards
Which two areas of the body are considered in size ratios?
Upper and lower body.
How does the appearance of the shoulders differ in triangle shape, compared to the rectangle shape.
Triangle shoulders are narrow compared to hips, in rectangle shoulders and hips are about the same with.
List the five elements of design
Colour, line, shape, space, and texture.
Why is line called the most essential design element?
Divides the areas into shapes in spaces.
Why would a scalloped hem seem out of place on a business suit?
The curved line suggested casual mood.
Identify some ways that a garments features, Peyton, vertical and horizontal lines.
Vertical lines are seen in narrow panels, raised collars, and v-necklines, horizontal are seen in broad shoulders, full sleeves and belts.
Which of the basic shapes what is stretching that fabric probably correct? Why?
The natural shape, stretchy fabric and follow the bodies outline.
How can you use a bell shape to create illusions?
The bell shaped cut height and add contour; is can also add and subtract width.
What does sessions concerning space effect a garments design?
How the space is divided, the relationship between spaces, and what it does in each space.
What factors determine a fabrics texture?
The fiber, yarn, construction, and finish used in the fabric.
How is a pattern created?
A pattern results when all design elements are brought together.
What different effects can you achieve by using colours in your wardrobe?
You can draw attention to different areas of the body, emphasize special features, and create allusions in height and size.
Why are blues and greens popular colours for summer clothes?
They are cool colours, remind people of water, sky, grassy lawns, and shady trees.
How do you warm and cool colours give illusion of movement?
Warms stand out, they seem to advance. Cools are less noticeable, seeming to recede.
How can warm colours effect mood?
They encourage excitement, cheerfulness and activity.
