Design Principles and Elements

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Across
  1. 5. / gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony. Dominance can be applied to one or more of the elements to give emphasis
  2. 6. / the surface quality of a shape - rough, smooth, soft hard glossy etc. Texture can be physical (tactile) or visual
  3. 8. / the juxtaposition of opposing elements eg. opposite colors on the color wheel - red / green, blue / orange
  4. 9. / the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements. eg. adjacent colors on the color wheel, similar shapes etc.
  5. 10. / All lines have this - Horizontal, Vertical or Oblique. Horizontal suggests calmness, stability and tranquility. Vertical gives a feeling of balance, formality and alertness. Oblique suggests movement and action
  6. 12. / the lightness or darkness of a color. It is also called Tone
  7. 13. / can be considered in two ways. The linear marks made with a pen or brush or the edge created when two shapes meet.
Down
  1. 1. / symmetry
  2. 2. / size and direction produce linear perspective. produce aerial perspective of color from warm to cool and tone from dark to light. Can add interest and movement to a shape.
  3. 3. / the relationship of the area occupied by one shape to that of another.
  4. 4. / reusing of the same or similar elements throughout your design. Can also bring a clear sense of unity to your design.
  5. 7. / a self contained defined area of geometric or organic form.
  6. 11. / Also called Hue