Elements of Design

The elements of design are the building blocks that contribute to the overall look of a design. They are considered to the _______ of design.

• tools

• rules

Body shape with narrow shoulders and wide hips

• triangle

• inverted triangle

• rectangle

• hour glass

Body shape that is about the same at chest and hips but smaller at the waist.

• triangle

• inverted triangle

• rectangle

• hour-glass

The overall _________ of a garment is its form or silhouette, its overall outline.

• shape

• emphasis

• line

• color

A ____ silhouette has no defined waistline

• triangular

• tubular

• bell

• full

Which type of lines are only created when it is part of the garment construction?

• vertical

• horizontal

• structural

• decorative

Which type of line adds height and gives a sense of strength?

• curved

• horizontal

• diagonal

• vertical

Which type of line suggests a feeling of calm relaxation, but can add width?

• curved

• horizontal

• diagonal

• vertical

Which type of line would make someone appear shorter?

• curved

• straight

• vertical

• horizontal

The type of lie adds movement and a sense of excitement.

• straight

• diagonal

• cruved

• horizontal