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- 2. secondary principle of contrast; used to break the similarity of an arrangement
- 6. relationship in units/elements within a design in shape, size, quantity and degree of emphasis
- 7. combination of any three colors equally distant from one another on a color wheel; union or group of three
- 10. amount of space a component occupies in a composition
- 11. any three colors which are side by side on a 12-part color wheel
- 14. are created using reds, oranges and yellows or various combinations of each; tend to represent sunlight and/or heat
- 17. equality of distribution throughout an arrangement
- 18. secondary principle of dominance; area which stands out in a design
- 23. total area a person can see; can be broken up by shapes and forms; positive/negative; draws attention to a certain area; emphasize importance
- 25. secondary principle of proportion; size of a composition in relation to its surroundings
- 26. secondary principle of rhythm; use of material in a composition to connect two things which are opposite; visual movement from gradual degrees of change
- 27. striking difference between two elements
- 28. measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
- 32. colors which are easily seen at a distance
- 34. brightness or darkness of a hue
- 36. refers to the amount of black in a color; hue darkened by the addition of black,forms the shade of a hue
- 37. 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
- 39. combination of all color harmonies; showing a variety or a change of colors
- 42. three dimensional configuration or shape; describes the length, width and height of an object; also known as shape
- 43. floral material which has an “airy” look to create the finishing touch
- 44. secondary principle of rhythm; repeating “like” material within a composition
- 46. two complementary color sets
- 48. secondary principle of dominance; enhances or adds interest to a design
- 49. created by repeating lines, shapes and forms; also referred to as repetition
- 50. composed of different materials on either side of the central axis
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- 1. four colors equally spaced on a color wheel; a group or arrangement of four
- 3. colors which do not show up at a distance
- 4. secondary principle of contrast; used to create a higher interest
- 5. basic building blocks of the color system; red, yellow and blue
- 8. describes the lightness or darkness of a hue
- 9. achieved when all the elements, flowers, foliage and container, complement one another; describes tangible and intangible
- 10. mixture of two primary colors in equal amounts
- 12. any two colors which are directly opposite each other on a color wheel
- 13. two dimensional; geometric shape of an object
- 15. secondary principle of dominance; location within a design attracting the most attention; center of interest in a design
- 16. organization of components into a whole resulting in a cohesive relationship of all parts; oneness of purpose
- 19. color harmony of one chroma in different values; having or consisting of one color or hue
- 20. amount of materials, position and colors are the same on both sides of the central axis; mirror images
- 21. 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
- 22. area occupied by materials
- 24. are created using blues, greens and purples or various combinations of each; tend to represent water or the sky
- 29. basic visual qualities of a design; includes line, form, space, texture, pattern,color, size and fragrance Floral Design Basics: Principles & Elements
- 30. visual or tactile feel of an item; surface quality; is know as pattern when enlarged
- 31. visual path the eye is drawn or attracted as it proceeds through the arrangement; curves or directional movement of the arrangement; static/dynamic
- 33. expressed visually through the elements and include balance, proportion, harmony, unity, dominance, rhythm and contrast
- 35. mixture of a primary color and secondary color in equal amounts
- 38. ensures the arrangement is stable and will not fall or tip over; provides the feeling of stability and security
- 40. visual movement throughout a design; usually achieved by means of repetition
- 41. two colors on either side of a complement; a hue and any two adjacent colors
- 45. secondary principle of rhythm; dimension in a design achieved through the placement of materials; placing materials at different levels in a design Dominance area of authority in a design
- 47. refers to the amount of white in a color; adding white to a color lightens its tint