TLE EXAM Q1 Flashcards
are often used as a tool to judge the validity of any work of art including clothing designs
Principles of design
It refers to the equal distribution of weight (actual/visual) form a central point or
area. It is a state of equilibrium.
Balance
it occurs when identical objects are equidistant from a center (real/imaginary) and the objects appear to equalize each other.
Formal/Symmetrical Balance
It occurs when objects are arranged on the either side of a center real or imaginary are equal (in weight/mass/) but not identical.
Informal/Asymmetrical Balance
It occurs when the major part of the design emanates from a central point.
Radial Balance
it is the pleasing relationship of areas.
Proportion
It is dominance or concentration of interest in
one area of a design that prevails as center of attention and is more eye arresting than any other part.
Emphasis
It is also called harmony. It is achieved when the fundamental elements, line, shape, color and texture have been used to express a single concept or theme.
Unity
are the basic units of a visual image; they include form,
shape, space, line, color and texture.
Elements of design
It refers to the outside dimensions of the contour of an object. When the silhouette of the body is observed, the shape of the body is seen.
Shape
(full skirt) it reveals feminine curves. It comes and goes in fashion but remains popular in classics such as the skirt maker dress or blouse and gathered skirt combination.
Bell Silhouette
it has a limited appeal but is found frequently in traditional wedding gown styles.
Bustle/back-fullness
It indicates the dimensions of length and width. The edges of a line define and create shape.
Line
It is the background area found between shapes. Space divisions are an important part of design.
Space
is a series of connected diagonal lines. It forces the eyes to shift direction abruptly and repeatedly in an erratic and jerky movement.
zigzag line
it takes four directions; extreme, approaching a circle, gentle or subtle or almost straight.
Curved lind
Color originates from a light source, that is either view directly or as reflected light. Daylight or white light contains light waves for all colors.
Color
What are the primary colors.
red, yellow, blue