MidTerm Flashcards
(49 cards)
Design elements radiate from the design.
Radial Balance
Open spaces within the design, contemporary or oriental feel
Open Balance
Wise selection of compatible parts for unified composition.
Harmony
Visual flow or movement through repetition of elements.
Rhythm
Regularly occurring but underlying pattern, motif, or colour. (Pop! of something)
Accent
Strategic placement of materials for physical and visual stability
Balance
Can independently stand on its own - self supporting.
Physical Balance
Feeling of stability - sense of equilibrium
Visual Balance
Equal visual weight on either side of central axis. (Formal Balance)
Symmetrical Balance
Unequal weight on either side of central axis (informal balance)
Asymmetrical Balance
7 Principals of Design
Composition, unity, proportion, accent, balance, harmony, rhythm
organization of parts to achieve a unified whole
Composition
singleness of purpose
Unity
comparative size relationship between parts of the design
Proportion
upright and round/low limits
1/2 - 2x height or width of vase
size relationship between the arrangement and its setting
Scale
Subcategory of Proportion
Scale
Elements of Design
Line, Form, Space, Texture, Colour
Structural framework of a design, visual pathway
Line
Types of Lines
Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved
Attention - Line
Vertical Line
Peaceful/Calm - Line
Horizontal
Dramatic Line
Diagonal
Gentle/Feminine Line
Curved
