Ch 3 Principles of 2-D Design

Question 1

Anomaly

Answer 1

An obvious break from the norm in design

Question 2

Approximate symmetry

Answer 2

A form of balance that occurs when roughly similar imagery appears on either side of a central axis

Question 3

Asymmetrical balance

Answer 3

Equilibrium among visual elements that do not mirror each other on either side of the axis

Question 4

Balance

Answer 4

The equal distribution of weight or force among visual units

Question 5

Centricity

Answer 5

A compressive compositional force

Question 6

Emphasis

Answer 6

Special attention given to some aspect of a composition to increase its prominence

Question 7

Composition

Answer 7

The placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work

Question 8

Containment

Answer 8

A unifying force created by the outer edge of a composition or by a boundary within a composition

Question 9

Fusion

Answer 9

The combination of shapes or volumes along a common edge

Question 10

Contrast

Answer 10

The degree of difference between compositional parts or between one image and another; created when two or more forces are created in opposition

Question 11

Eccentricity

Answer 11

An expansive compositional force

Question 12

Gestalt psychology

Answer 12

A theory of visual perception that emphasizes the importance of holistic composition

Question 13

Grid

Answer 13

A visual or physical structure created from intersecting parallel lines

Question 14

Grouping

Answer 14

Visual organization based on similarity in location, orientation, shape, color, etc

Question 15

Imbalance

Answer 15

The absence of balance lol

Question 16

Movement

Answer 16

In design, the deliberate visual pathways to help direct the viewer’s attention to areas of particular interest

Question 17

Pattern

Answer 17

A design created through systematic repetition

Repeated visual unit

Question 18

Proportion

Answer 18

The relative size of visual elements within an image

Question 19

Proximity

Answer 19

The distance between visual or structural elements or between an object and the audience

Question 20

Radial symmetry

Answer 20

A form of balance that is created when shapes or volumes are mirrored both vertically and horizontally, with the center of the composition acting as a focal point

Question 21

Repetition

Answer 21

The use of the same visual element or effect a number of times in the same composition

Question 22

Rhythm

Answer 22

Presentation of multiple units in a deliberate pattern

Question 23

Scale

Answer 23

A size relationship between two separate objects

Question 24

Symmetrical balance

Answer 24

A form of balance that is created when shapes are mirrored on either side of a central axis, as in a composition that is vertically divided down the center

Question 25

Unity

Answer 25

Compositional similarity, oneness, togetherness, or cohesion

Question 26

Variety

Answer 26

The differences that give a design visual and conceptual interest, notably, use of contrast, emphasis, differences in size, etc.

Question 27

Visual weight

Answer 27

The inclination of shapes to float or sink compositionally; the relative importance of a visual element within a design