3D Design Chapter 3

Question 1

intent

Answer 1

The central idea or problem with which the artist is working.

Question 2

unity

Answer 2

The combined result of all organizing principles of design.

Question 3

principles of design

Answer 3

Repetition, variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis, economy, and proportion.

Question 4

repetition

Answer 4

Use of similar design features again and agin.

Question 5

variety

Answer 5

A principle of design in which parts are seemingly different but nonetheless have something in common.

Question 6

contrast

Answer 6

Juxtaposition of dissimilar areas.

Question 7

transition

Answer 7

Gradual introduction of Variety.

Question 8

rhythm

Answer 8

Unification of parts of a work through measured repetition of visual accents.

Question 9

visual balance

Answer 9

The appearance that parts of a work offset each other in such a way that it will not fall over.

Question 10

visual weight

Answer 10

The apparent lightness or heaviness of a work or a portion of a work.

Question 11

symmetrical balance

Answer 11

The placing of identical forms to either side of the central axis of a work to stabilize it visually.

Question 12

vertical axis

Answer 12

An imaginary line through the center of a piece between the right and left sides.

Question 13

asymmetrical balance

Answer 13

Placement of nonidentical forms to either side of a balancing point in such a way that the two sides seem to be of the same visual weight.

Question 14

balancing point

Answer 14

A fulcrum at the base of a work, upon which the whole piece rests.

Question 15

horizontal axis

Answer 15

An imaginary central line between upper and lower parts of a piece.

Question 16

vertical balance

Answer 16

Distribution of visual weights in a piece in such a way that top and bottom seem to be in equilibrium.

Question 17

emphasis

Answer 17

Stress placed on a single area of a work or a unifying visual theme.

Question 18

dominance

Answer 18

Emphasis placed on a particular area or characteristic of a work, with other areas or aspects given subordinate or supporting roles.

Question 19

focal point

Answer 19

The area in a work to which the eye is most compellingly drawn.

Question 20

economy (visual economy)

Answer 20

Deletion of nonessential details to reveal the essence of a form.

Question 21

minimal art

Answer 21

Extremely simplified art, using very few forms and colors and avoiding narrative and representation of anything other than itself.

Question 22

proportion

Answer 22

A sense of appropriateness in the size relationships of different parts of a work.

Question 23

Golden Section (Golden Mean)

Answer 23

According to ancient Greek aesthetics, an ideal proportional relationship between parts, whereby the smaller is to the greater as the greater is to the whole. This ratio is approximately 5:8, or 1:1.618.