Elements and Principles

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Across
  1. 4. The distribution of visual weight within a design, ensuring elements appear evenly distributed to create stability.
  2. 5. A continuous mark made on a surface, which can be straight, curved, thick, thin, or jagged, used to define shapes and suggest movement.
  3. 7. The perceived surface quality of an object, whether smooth, rough, bumpy, etc.
  4. 10. The repetition of visual elements to create a recognizable and organized structure within a design.
  5. 12. The lightness or darkness of a color, used to create contrast and the illusion of form.
  6. 13. A sense of visual movement created by repeating elements with variation in placement or size.
  7. 14. The area around, between, and within objects in a composition, creating the illusion of depth.
Down
  1. 1. The use of opposing elements like colors, shapes, or textures to create visual interest and highlight specific parts of a design.
  2. 2. Guiding the viewer's eye through a design by strategically placing elements to create a sense of flow or direction.
  3. 3. The hue, saturation, and value of light reflected off a surface.
  4. 6. A flat, enclosed area with boundaries, considered two-dimensional, and can be geometric (circle, square) or organic (freeform).
  5. 8. Directing the viewer's attention to a specific focal point within the design by making it stand out from other elements.
  6. 9. The feeling of cohesion within a design, where all elements work together to form a cohesive whole.
  7. 11. A three-dimensional shape with height, width, and depth.