unit 1 balance_compositional techniques

The equal distribution of visual weight:

• Unity

• Balance

• Rhythm

• Harmony

Proportion is best compared to:

• The mathematical system of numerical ratios.

• The fashion comparison of shirt to pants.

• The English comparison of thee and thou.

• The scientific system of biomorphic assemblage.

A sense of completeness, when nothing is missing, left out or undone:

• Pattern

• Texture

• Unity

• Dominance

The organizing information in terms of its importance to the viewer

• Similarity

• Uniformity

• Contrast

• Hierarchy

The absence of Focal Point causes:

• Emphasizing the Whole Over the Parts

• Use repetition of a motif over the whole surface.

• Take the repetition of the same object over and over

• All the above

It is essentially another word for size:

• Proportion

• Scale

• Color

• Chroma

Balance that is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attention is also known as:

• Asymmetrical balance.

• Pivotal balance.

• Symmetrical balance.

• Hanging by a thread balance.

The term "formal balance" is also known as:

• Asymmetrical balance.

• Hanging by a thread balance.

• Symmetrical balance.

• Pivotal balance.

Rhythm is a design principle based on:

• Repetition.

• Wood cut outs.

• A musical note.

• Line.

Another name for the positive and negative shape is:

• Blue and orange.

• Figure and ground.

• Salt and pepper.

• Point a and point b.