Basic Design Elements and Principles

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Across
  1. 3. is the surface quality of an object in a piece of art.
  2. 6. It is known as a beat or visual temp. It refers to a frequent repetition of elements to create a movement's look and feel.
  3. 9. is an element of art that contours, outlines or defines a shape. It can be thick or thin, loose, sharp, curvy or straight. It simply be a mark that goes from one point to another, or it can be used to outline a form.
  4. 11. In order to establish the appearance of equality in weight or value, it refers to the proper arrangement of objects in a design. It provides a design of stability and structure.
  5. 13. In order to illustrate their differences or establish visual interest, or a focal point, it refers to the juxtaposition of various elements of design.
Down
  1. 1. is the first and simplest element of visual design. It serves as the focus of something visual, and therefore draws attention.
  2. 2. In a design, it simply refers to maintaining a certain format of your design. It is sometimes represented as a regular arrangement of elements (shapes, lines, colors) or motifs that are alternate or repeated.
  3. 4. It refers to the arrangement of elements to give the audience the impression that a cohesive whole must be created by all parts of the design or piece in harmony in which all parts of the pattern make other parts feel complete.
  4. 5. is when a line crosses itself or intersects with other lines to create an enclosed space. It can be geometric, such as circles, squares, rectangles or triangles.
  5. 7. is used to add interest to an art object. These are represented on a color wheel, an important tool for an artist.
  6. 8. in designing it refers to one aspect of a work of art being given specific attention. It can be accomplished by means of positioning, contrast, color, scale, repetition, etc.
  7. 10. can be described as the distance around and/or the area between design objects or elements.
  8. 12. is very similar to the element of design shape. The difference is that the term is form is used in art work that has three dimensions instead of two as shapes.