Principles & Elements Floral Design Basics Principles & Elements – Assessment exam questions and answers

John is working on a piece of art and is having a difficult time following a path visually. Which of the following should he add to help solve his problem Line Why is gray referred to as tone when it is added to color? Gray lessens the brilliance of the color Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Which of the following is an example of a triad color scheme on the color wheel? Orange, Green and Purple Larissa's floral instructor critiqued her arrangement as flat. Which of the following floral design principles did Larissa most likely forget to include? Depth Polychromatic flowers are usually found in which of the following floral designs? Spring bouquets Floral designs that tie colors, elements and textures with the flowers, ribbons and containers create which of the following? Harmony Which color harmony contains two colors directly opposite of each other on the color wheel? Complementary color Why is proportion important in a design? To create a pleasing arrangement Which of the following examples describes "principles of design follow the law of nature?" The height of a flower compared to the height of a container Why is focal point essential to a design? It dominates and calls attention to the entire design Elements basic visual qualities of a design; includes line, form, space, texture, pattern, color, size and fragrance Line visual path the eye is drawn or attracted as it proceeds through the arrangement; curves or directional movement of the arrangement; static/ dynamic Form three dimensional configuration or shape; describes the length, width and height of an object; also known as shape Shape two dimensional; geometric shape of an object Space total area a person can see; can be broken up by shapes and forms; positive/ negative; draws attention to a certain area; emphasize importance Positive Space area occupied by materials Texture visual or tactile feel of an item; surface quality; is know as pattern when enlarged Pattern created by repeating lines, shapes and forms; also referred to as repetition Size amount of space a component occupies in a composition Fragrance appealing odor emanating from a specific item Color light reflected off an object; also referred to as hue Warm Colors are created using reds, oranges and yellows or various combinations of each; tend to represent sunlight and/or heat Cool Colors are created using blues, greens and purples or various combinations of each; tend to represent water or the sky Primary Colors basic building blocks of the color system; red, yellow and blue Secondary Colors mixture of two primary colors in equal amounts Tertiary Colors mixture of a primary color and secondary color in equal amounts Receding Colors colors which do not show up at a distance Aggressive Colors colors which are easily seen at a distance Chroma used to describe the brightness or dullness of a color; used to measure the pureness of a color; quality of color combining hue and saturation Tint refers to the amount of white in a color; adding white to a color lightens its tint Shade refers to the amount of black in a color; hue darkened by the addition of black, forms the shade of a hue Tone measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue Monochromatic color harmony of one chroma in different values; having or consisting of one color or hue Analogous Colors any three colors which are side by side on a 12-part color wheel Complementary Colors any two colors which are directly opposite each other on a color wheel Double-Complement two complementary color sets Triadic combination of any three colors equally distant from one another on a color wheel; union or group of three Tetrad four colors equally spaced on a color wheel; a group or arrangement of four Split-Complement two colors on either side of a complement; a hue and any two adjacent colors Poly-Chromatic combination of all color harmonies; showing a variety or a change of colors Value describes the lightness or darkness of a hue Intensity brightness or darkness of a hue Principles expressed visually through the elements and include balance, proportion, harmony, unity, dominance, rhythm and contrast Balance equality of distribution throughout an arrangement Mechanical Balance ensures the arrangement is stable and will not fall or tip over; provides the feeling of stability and security Asymmetrical Balance composed of different materials on either side of the central axis Symmetrical Balance amount of materials, position and colors are the same on both sides of the central axis; mirror images Filler floral material which has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch Proportion relationship in units/elements within a design in shape, size, quantity and degree of emphasis Scale secondary principle of proportion; size of a composition in relation to its surroundings Harmony achieved when all the elements, flowers, foliage and container, complement one another; describes tangible and intangible Unity organization of components into a whole resulting in a cohesive relationship of all parts; oneness of purpose Dominance area of authority in a design Focal Point secondary principle of dominance; location within a design attracting the most attention; center of interest in a design Emphasis secondary principle of dominance; area which stands out in a design Accent secondary principle of dominance; enhances or adds interest to a design Rhythm visual movement throughout a design; usually achieved by means of repetition Depth secondary principle of rhythm; dimension in a design achieved through the placement of materials; placing materials at different levels in a design Repetition secondary principle of rhythm; repeating "like" material within a composition Transition secondary principle of rhythm; use of material in a composition to connect two things which are opposite; visual movement from gradual degrees of change Contrast striking difference between two elementsI Variation secondary principle of contrast; used to break the similarity of an arrangement Opposition secondary principle of contrast; used to create a higher interest Tension secondary principle of contrast; creating contrast by using two conflicting elements; dynamic aesthetic quality which requires the skillful use of contrast; expresses action or energy; principle of contrast