MODULE 4-5: ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Flashcards
SHAPE, FORM AND UNITY (25 cards)
What are the “Elements of Design”?
Space
Line
Form
Shape
Texture
Color
It can be thought of as an endless vacuum relating to our universe, or “outer” _____. It can also be expressed as a complex relationship between our feelings and impressions.
Space
Physical objects, non-objects, movement in three dimensions, and time are what?
The “sub-elements” of Space
Building structures and interiors generally consist of a number of spaces that are related by function, location, or circulation.
Spatial Relationship
It refers to smaller spaces that are contained within a larger volume of space.
Enveloped Spaces
A common type of spatial relationship is ________, or comparing spaces side by side (adjacent spaces).
Juxtaposition (Juxtaposed Spaces)
The separation element between the spaces can be:
a door
columns or freestanding walls
windows or opening
change of levels, color or surface textures
A common or intermediate space linking other spaces is called ________. Frank Lloyd Wright often used smaller and lowered ceilings in his designs of _____ spaces that linked larger spaces.
Transitional Spaces
A space created by two spaces that connect so that the form or shape of one affects the other in a zoned or shared configuration are termed _________.
Interlaced Spaces
Space can be arranged in several basic ways to define the specific functional and visual requirements it is to satisfy such as accessibility, privacy, or orientation.
Spatial Arrangements
It is composed of a series of spaces placed next to each other in a direct line that can be straight, curvilinear, or segmented.
Linear Arrangement
A plan that consists of a central, dominant space with supporting spaces grouped around it or extending from it is called a ____.
Nucleus Arrangement
An organization of space where related functions and/or purposes are grouped to form a unit is a _____.
Modular Arrangement
A ___ arrangement is created by a regular pattern of points located at the intersections of two sets of parallel lines laid perpendicular or at an axis to each other.
Grid (Arrangement)
One of the most basic elements of design theory. It is classified as straight, curved, vertical, horizontal, or diagonal—depending on how the viewer uses or perceives it.
Line
This can be compared to mass, which is three dimensional and exhibits volume. The manipulation of space creates ____, and, in turn, it gives space dimension and mass.
Form
What is shape?
It is defined as the outline, or identifiable contours, of an object. It can be manifested in a very precise, regular manner or in an irregular or organic way.
These shapes can create different effects. Tall, _____ shapes usually convey a feeling of clarity, stability, and formality.
Rectilinear
____ shapes seem to imply direction as they reach a terminal peak and are very dynamic because of their non-perpendicular sides.
Triangular
These shapes tend to imply movement by creating a feeling of continuity, motion, and change.
Curvilinear
It refers to the visual or tactile characteristics of natural and man-made objects or materials.
Texture
There are four physical properties of form:
Shape
Color
Size
Texture
It is an inclusive term that has several meanings. It may refer to an external appearance that can be recognized, as that of a chair or the human body that sits in it.
Form
