Elements of Design Flashcards
Which direction does a horizontal line go?
Side to Side
Diagonal lines draw attention to…
where they are used
What are the building blocks of design?
Elements
What does line suggest?
Movement
What are the categories of line?
Application, Type, Direction
How many categories of line are there?
3
What is shape?
The form or silhouette of a garment
How many line types are there?
3
What is texture?
How the fabric looks and feels
What are some descriptions of texture?
Rough, smooth, dull, soft
Horizontal lines do what?
Make you look wider
The most exciting element of design is…
color
What flatters good features?
Shape
Which element of design provides direction, width, and length?
Line
What are the 3 line types?
Straight, curved, and jagged
Vertical lines make the wearer look…
taller
Shiny textures make you look…
bigger
Dull textures make you look…
smaller
What are the elements of design?
color, shape, line, texture
What is shape?
The overall outline of a garment
Distinct, elongated mark as if drawn by pencil or pen
Line
This shape makes you look taller
straight, tubular
What line changes direction abruptly?
Jagged
Bulky fabrics make the wearer look…
larger
If you want the feel of dignity, strength, poise, and sophistication what line should you wear?
Vertical
What lines give a soft, youthful, and gentle feel?
Curved
