Basic Design Concept Flashcards
Elements of Art
-line
-texture
-color
-shape
Characterized by a
mark or stroke. It
consists of connected
points. Every line has
length, width, and
direction.
line
Building blocks with
which designers and
artists have to work.
color
-are shapes created with circles and
straight lines.
-they have measured sides and defined
edges or perfect curves.
mechanical shapes
are human made.
geometric
-related with things from the natural world
like plants and animals.
-these are shapes with natural look.
organic shapes
The way you feel
or perceive about a
surface. It can be
tactile or visual.
texture
Three-dimensional
feel of a surface.
It can be touched.
tactile
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
-unity
-balance
-rhythm
pertains to the equal
distribution of weight
employing both functional
and decorative elements
and/or objects of various
sizes.
balance
is achieved when parts
of the design are in
harmony to the whole
design.
rhythm
Refers to the state where
all parts of the artwork
agree with the total
design.
unit
types of balance
-symmetrical balance
-asymmetrical balance
-radial balance
also called
formal balance
symmetrical balance
arranging elements
and objects on each
side of a center or
dominant points
symmetrical balance
also called
informal balance
asymmetrical balance
when elements and
objects differ in
shape and size but
appear evenly
balanced.
asymmetrical
found in small items
such as plates, bowls, or
pillows where there is
circular balancing of
parts or objects around
center.
radial balance
shows how
each color is
related to other
colors
chart
Basic colors from which all
other colors come:
red, yellow, and blue
primary colors
Created by mixing two
primary colors:
green, orange, and violet
secondary colors
Combinations of primary
and secondary colors:
RO, YO, YG, BG, BV, RV
tertiary colors
primary colors
red
yellow
blue
secondary colors
orange
violet/purple
green
tertiary color
red orange
yellow orange
red violet
blue violet
yellow green
blue green
Colors that are
opposite each
other on the
color wheel.
complementary
Use colors that
are beside
each other on
the color
wheel.
analogous
Adding white to
a color to make
it lighter
tint
The result
when gray is
added to a
color.
tone
Black is added
to a color
shade
