2.02 Understand elements and principles of design

The art museum displayed paintings along the staircase. The display started with the smallest painting and finished with the largest. This display emphasized what type of rhythm?

• gradation

• radiation

A house has six evenly spaced columns lined up repeatedly on the front porch. Which principle of design is this?

• scale

• rhythm

The living room was artistically designed using round mirrors, a spherical chandelier, and circular-patterned wallpaper. Which form of rhythm was used?

• radiation

• repetition

When a furniture designer brainstorms ideas for a new desk chair, an important guideline for using form is that form follows:

• function.

• quality

Many houses in the downtown area had unique architectural features. The homes with the sharp-angled rooflines stood out, creating some excitement and energy in the older neighborhood. These angled rooflines illustrate what line type?

• diagonal

• vertical

The children's hospital recently redecorated the playroom. Using a dinosaur theme, a mural was created on the longest wall. The smaller walls were painted a coordinating color. What principle of design does the mural illustrate?

• proportion

• emphasis

A designer placed a mirror with a starburst design over a hall table. This created which type of rhythm?

• radiation

• repetition

Susan arranged pillows on her bed from largest to smallest. Which type of rhythm does this represent?

• gradation

• transition

The corporate office uses matching lamps on tables positioned on each side of the sofa. Which type of balance does this represent?

• formal

• gradation

When creating a display of sports pictures on a wall, one should follow the golden mean. Which ratio will create a more pleasing look?

• 5

• 3 : 3