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Elements AND Principles of Design

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are ________ silhouettes.

a)

Tubular

b)

Back-fullness

c)

Bell

2.
A ________ leads the eye from one point to another.
a)
color
b)
line
c)
proportion
d)
texture
3.
Lines can:
a)
emphasize your height
b)
Conceal your weight
c)
draw attention
d)
all the above
4.
_______________ lines suggest movement and action.
a)
Parallel
b)
Vertical
c)
Horizontal 
d)
Diagonal 
5.
Horizontal lines: make the body appear 
a)
thiner
b)
taller
c)
wider
d)
 smaller
6.
Vertical lines emphasize _________.
a)
movement
b)
height
c)
width
d)
all the above
7.
Which color scheme emphasizes height?
a)
Monochromatic
b)
Split Complementary
c)
Triadic
d)
All the above
8.
What colors minimize size?
a)
light/bright
b)
 pink
c)
dull/dark
d)
none of the above
9.
_____________ colors draw attention and increase size.
a)
dull/dark
b)
light/bright
c)
neutral
d)
tints/shade
10.
Heavy, fuzzy, and rough textures ____________ a figure.
a)
enlarge
b)
minimize
c)
shorten
d)
lengthen
11.
Shiny fabrics tend to _________ a shape.
a)
diminish
b)
lengthen
c)
enlarge
d)
shorten
12.
šLarge plaids and wide stripes that are bold in color will make a person look ___________and wider.
a)
shorter
b)
taller
c)
frumpy
d)
all the above
13.
Smooth is considered a texture.
a)
true
b)
False
14.
To minimize a long waist, your belt should
match the color of your _________. 
a)
bottoms
b)
top
c)
skin
d)
none of the above
15.
Symmetrical balance is considered __________.
a)
sophisticated
b)
complex
c)
classic
d)
all the above
16.
Lines required to maintain the structure of the garment; for example, seams are called __________ lines.
a)
decorative
b)
horizontal
c)
structural 
d)
vertical
17.
These lines create a Gentle, Romantic, Fragile, Soft, Casual, Feminine, Graceful, feeling.
a)
straight
b)
diagonal
c)
curved
d)
horizontal
18.

This is a ______silhouette.

a)

tubular

b)

Bell

c)

Back Fullness

19.

This is a __________ silhouette.

a)

Tubular

b)

Bell

c)

Back Fullness

20.

These are ________lines.

a)

Curved

b)

Vertical

c)

Horizontal

d)

Jagged

21.

These are _________ lines.

a)

Curved

b)

Horizontal

c)

Vertical

d)

Jagged

22.

These are ___________ lines.

a)

Curved

b)

Vertical

c)

Horizontal

d)

Jagged

23.

These are ____________lines.

a)

Curved

b)

Horizontal

c)

Vertical

d)

Jagged

24.

This is a __________ color scheme.

a)

Triadic (primary)

b)

Triadic (secondary)

c)

Analogous

d)

Warm

25.

This is a __________ color scheme.

a)

Complimentary

b)

Analogous

c)

Accented Neutral

d)

Triadic

26.

This is a __________ color scheme.

a)

Analogous

b)

Complimentary

c)

Neutral

d)

Monochromatic

27.

This is a ______color scheme.

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Complimentary

c)

Analogous

d)

Neutral

28.

This is a ______color scheme

a)

M<onochromatic

b)

Triadic

c)

Analogous

d)

Complimentary

29.

This is a ______color scheme

a)

Accented Neutrala

b)

Analogous

c)

Neutral

d)

Complimentary

30.

The black detail on the dress shows the design principle of......

a)

balance

b)

harmony

c)

emphasis

d)

formal balance

31.

All the designs pictured show...

a)

formal balance

b)

informal balance

32.

The designs shown show the design principle of.........

a)

Symmetrical balance

b)

Asymmetrical balance

33.

the gradation of colors in this garment represent the design principle of.........

a)

balance

b)

rhythm

c)

emphasis

d)

repetition

34.

This dress is an excellent example of ____________ balance.

a)

repetitive

b)

radial

c)

graduated

d)

no

35.

What type of balance?

a)

formal

b)

informal

36.

What type of balance?

a)

formal

b)

informal

37.

These dresses show ________________, a type of rhythm.

a)

radiation

b)

informalization

c)

gradation

d)

emphasis

38.

This dress shows the principle of _________________.

a)

emphasis

b)

harmony

c)

line

d)

texture

39.

Harmony is created through the element of_______________ here.

a)

color

b)

line

40.

Which area of the body is receiving “emphasis” here?

a)

Hair

b)

shoulders

c)

Waist

d)

Legs

41.

The photo shows different types of __________, a way of creating rhythm.

a)

Gradation

b)

Emphasis

c)

Formal balance

d)

Informal balance

42.

These 2 dresses depict the principle of ___________. ____________, a special type of balance.

a)

Circular balance

b)

Lost balance

c)

Diagonal balance

d)

Radial balance

43.

This design shows the principle of_______________ through the use of color.

a)

Harmony

b)

Emphasis

c)

Formal balance

d)

Informal balance

44.

Which body area is the focus of emphasis here?

a)

Hips

b)

Bust

c)

Face

d)

Legs

45.

Rhythm in this design is created by the repetition of...

a)

Color

b)

Pattern

c)

Line

46.

The line in this design emphasizes which area of the body?

a)

Shoulders

b)

Face

c)

Waist

d)

Hips

47.

Balance in this design is....

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

48.

A component that stands out in a composition and draws a viewer’s attention:

a)

Proximity

b)

Grouping

c)

Spatial Relationships

d)

Emphasis

49.

While shopping for prom dresses, Lauren noticed that she kept looking at dresses with large amounts of crystals on the bodice. Lauren was attracted to dresses illustrating which principle of design?

a)

Proportion

b)

Balance

c)

Line

d)

Emphasis

50.

Paul is wearing a double-breasted suit. This is an example of which design principle?

a)

Proportion

b)

Balance

c)

Rhythm

d)

Emphasis

51.

The ________________ of design are balance, proportion, rhythm, and emphasis

a)

Vertical

b)

Principles

c)

Elements

d)

Horizontal

52.

A Mickey Mouse emblem on a little boys polo shirt illustrates:

a)

proportion

b)

balance

c)

rhythm

d)

emphasis

53.

The feeling of movement is known as ?

a)

Rhythm

b)

Emphasis

c)

Proportion

d)

Fashion Centers

54.

The focal point of the design which captures the viewer's attention.

a)

Balance

b)

Repetition

c)

Emphasis

d)

Unity

55.

The equal visual distribution of weight in a design.

a)

Emphasis

b)

Balance

c)

Unity

d)

Variety

56.

Balance

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

57.

Rhythm

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

58.

Line

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

59.

Emphasis/Focal Point

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

60.

Pattern

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

61.

Color

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

62.

Shape/Silhouette

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

63.

Harmony

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

64.

Texture

a)

Element of Design

b)

Principle of Design

65.

The TOOLS of design are

a)

Elements

b)

Principles

66.

The RULES of design are

a)

Elements

b)

Principles

67.

Primary Colors

a)

Red, Yellow, Blue

b)

Orange, Green, Violet

c)

Red-Orange, Red-Violet, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green

68.

Secondary Colors

a)

Red, Yellow, Blue

b)

Orange, Green, Violet

c)

Red-Orange, Red-Violet, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green

69.

Tertiary Colors

a)

Red, Yellow, Blue

b)

Orange, Green, Violet

c)

Red-Orange, Red-Violet, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green

70.

Hue

a)

The lightness or darkness of a color.

b)

Another word for color.

c)

The brightness or dullness of a color.

71.

Value

a)

The lightness or darkness of a color.

b)

Another word for color.

c)

The brightness or dullness of a color.

72.

Intensity

a)

The lightness or darkness of a color.

b)

Another word for color.

c)

The brightness or dullness of a color.

73.

Neutral Color Scheme

a)

Tints & shades of one color

b)

3 colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

c)

"non-colors" such as black, white, tan, brown

d)

2 colors opposite each other on the color wheel

74.

Monochromatic

a)

Tints & shades of one color

b)

3 colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

c)

"non-colors" such as black, white, tan, brown

d)

2 colors opposite each other on the color wheel

75.

Triadic

a)

Tints & shades of one color

b)

3 colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

c)

"non-colors" such as black, white, tan, brown

d)

2 colors opposite each other on the color wheel

76.

Complementary

a)

Tints & shades of one color

b)

3 colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

c)

"non-colors" such as black, white, tan, brown

d)

2 colors opposite each other on the color wheel

77.

Warm Colors

a)

Reds, Oranges, Yellows

b)

Violets, Blues, Greens

78.

Cool Colors

a)

Reds, Oranges, Yellows

b)

Violets, Blues, Greens

79.

Vertical Line

a)

Creates a thinner silhouette

b)

Creates a shorter, heavier silhouette

80.

Horizontal Line

a)

Creates a thinner silhouette

b)

Creates a shorter, heavier silhouette

81.

Structural Lines

a)

Lines that are applied to the garment for decoration and interest

b)

Lines formed when parts of the garment are constructed

c)

Considered graceful and feminine

82.

Tactile Texture

a)

Shiny, dull, matte, patterns

b)

Rough, smooth, soft, fuzzy, bumpy

83.

Visual Texture

a)

Texture that has been applied to the surface of the fabric to simulate tactile texture.

b)

Texture that can be felt by touch.

84.

Symmetrical Balance

a)

Both sides are exactly the same, or a mirror image of each other.

b)

The design is balanced, but each side is different than the other in some way.

85.

Opposition

a)

Direct contrast created by perpendicular lines, black and white, or complementary colors placed next to each other.

b)

Radiation of lines, shapes, colors, or textures outward from a central point or area.

c)

Created by curved lines that lead from one area of a design to another.

d)

Gradual change in lines, shapes, color values or textures within the design.

86.

Gradation

a)

Direct contrast created by perpendicular lines, black and white, or complementary colors placed next to each other.

b)

Radiation of lines, shapes, colors, or textures outward from a central point or area.

c)

Created by curved lines that lead from one area of a design to another.

d)

Gradual change in lines, shapes, color values or textures within the design.