Elements of Design Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
Q

is the organization of the elements of art which aims to achieve
order and beauty

A

Design

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2
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it is the most basic element of design

A

line

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3
Q

name the 4 types of lines

A
  1. straight lines
  2. diagonal lines
  3. zigzag lines
  4. curved lines (wavy and twisting)
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4
Q

A _____ has a wide range of uses. It connects objects, forms patterns,
and indicates movements

A

line

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5
Q

When lines are connected, a _________ is formed

A

shape

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6
Q

When a shape becomes

three-dimensional, it is called _______

A

form

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7
Q

sits flat and has only width and height and it is

also called __________

A

2D image

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8
Q

it has depth, which is
its width, plus length and height that make it three dimensional, and it is
called ___________

A

3D image

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9
Q

_____________ shapes are what most people would usually

think of when the topic is about shape

A

Geometric/Inorganic

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10
Q

______________ shapes are shapes found in nature such as flowers
and butterflies

A

Natural/Organic

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11
Q

___________ are simplified versions of natural/organic shapes such
as icons, signs, and symbols

A

Abstract shapes

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12
Q

why are shapes important in art?

A

. Recognizing shapes helps the artists

in their artworks

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13
Q

is the physical magnitude of an object

A

size

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14
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refers to the

physical extent, or simply how big or small an object is

A

magnitude

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15
Q

The tactile quality of a surface is called ______________

A

texture

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16
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__________ refers to the light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by an object

17
Q

The color wheel is a chart composed of ___ basic hues

a. 3
b. 6
c. 12
d. 4

18
Q

what are the primary colors?

A

red, yellow, and blue

19
Q

what are the secondary colors??

A

orange, green, and purple

20
Q

What are the tertiary colors??

A

yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, bluepurple, blue-green, and yellow-green

21
Q

The theory of combining colors that are aesthetically appealing and
pleasing to the eye is called ___________

A

color harmony

22
Q

_____________ is having
one color with different values by
adding white or black

A

Monochromatic harmony

23
Q

___________ is based on

adjacent colors in the color wheel

A

Analogous harmony

24
Q

________________ are those colors directly opposite each other in the color wheel

A

Complementary harmony (or direct complementary)

25
____________ is the pairing of one color with any other | two colors analogous to the direct complement of the original color
Split complementary harmony
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refers to the lightness or darkness | of a color
value
27
an empty area around or | between elements of design
space
28
this kind of line suggests firmness
static line
29
enumerate the 3 different kinds of lines
static, dynamic, and jagged lines
30
this kind of line suggests movement and carefulness
dynamic line
31
this kind of line suggests chaos and disorder
jagged line
32
____________ line: dignity and assurance; horizontal line: ___________
vertical line: dignity and assurance; horizontal line: calmness and peace