Design Principles and Elements

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