elements of design Flashcards
Aesthetics
A pleasing appearance or effect
Identify the six elements of design
Line, form, space, mass, texture, color
line
Line forms when 2 dots are connected, it draws the eyes to move from one point to the other
List and define the two major types of line
-straight lines- no curve to them, stiff, from one point to the other
-curved-bended, not straight
List and define the three types of straight lines
-horizontal-landscape direction, flat, side to side
-vertical-up and down, hot dog direction
- Diagonal- lines that angle between horizontal and vertical
Explain how lines can be used in Housing and Interior Design
You can use lines to draw your eyes to different spaces in the room and to showcase certain aspects of design
Define form.
Define form.
List and explain the different types of form
Realistic -lifelike traditional, easy to understand what it is by its shadow
-abstract form - re-arranged and re-styled item, like the original but changed
Geometric form, used geometric shapes to recreate the realistic form.
Free form-random, flowing, no geometric design, unfamiliar, random and natural
Define Space.
The area around a form
What are three things that can be done when there is not enough space?
Take out objects that are not needed
Re-arranging
Enlarge a window area
Describe two ways to make a large space appear smaller.
Area rugs
Grouping furniture
Kitchen island
Explain how the use of space can affect a person’s feelings. (Sociocultural Connections)
when room is cluttered-stressed out
clean house-calm
Define mass.
The amount of pattern or objects in a space
What are the two types of mass and explain them
High mass-space that is visually crowded
Low mass-space that is simple and sparce
Define texture.
-the way a surface feels or appears to feel
