Elements & Principles of Design

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Allyson Geis
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Principle of Art that speaks to how a viewer's eye moves across the composition.
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Movement
Answer explanation
Movement is created by multiple elements and usually repeated, like rhythm and pattern. However, these elements are arranged to create a pathway for the viewer to look through the artwork.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A sense that an artwork has equal visual weight.
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Balance
Answer explanation
Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in an artwork, creating a sense that all sides are equal. This is essential for achieving harmony and stability in the composition.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This type of balance has equal visual weight but NOT the same thing on both sides of the composition.
Back
Asymmetrical
Answer explanation
The term 'asymmetrical' describes a pattern that is different on both sides, while 'symmetrical' indicates a balanced pattern. Therefore, the correct answer is 'asymmetrical'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The sense that everything belongs or fits together.
Back
Unity
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Unity' because it refers to the sense that all elements in a composition work together harmoniously, creating a cohesive whole, unlike 'Rhythm' or 'Texture' which describe different aspects.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Relationship between size and shape.
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Proportion
Answer explanation
Proportion refers to the relationship between size and shape, indicating how different elements relate to each other in terms of scale. This makes 'Proportion' the correct choice, as it directly addresses the question.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A path of a moving point and can be drawn in multiple ways and directions
Back
Line
Answer explanation
A line is defined as a path created by a moving point, making it essential for forming shapes in art and design. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Line', as it directly relates to the concept described in the question.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An element of art that will have a natural, free-form, flowing look.
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Organic Shapes
Answer explanation
Organic shapes have a natural, free-form, flowing look, unlike geometric shapes which are more structured and rigid. Therefore, the correct answer is Organic Shapes.
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