Visual Weight in Art: Contrast Design Principles Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the purpose of contrast in design?

To give visual weight to an object or design

What is the effect of using a dark-colored background and a light-colored text?

It makes the details more readable

What is the importance of hierarchy in design?

To organize the design elements in order of importance

What is the result of using a consistent font style and font color in a design?

It creates a sense of unity and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of balance in design?

To create a sense of stability and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of aligning text properly in a design?

It creates a sense of harmony and organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of combining images and texts in graphic design?

To convey emotions and add influence to the message Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when elements of design work together and agree on a theme or mood?

Unity and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What principle of design involves the use of different or opposite elements?

Contrast Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of effective visual communication in graphic design?

To convey a message and evoke an emotional response Signup and view all the answers

What do artists use to express their views and communicate with others?

Different media and artistic designs Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Basic Principles of Graphics and Layout?

The proper use and combination of principles, texts, colors, and images Signup and view all the answers

What principle of design involves arranging elements or text according to their context?

Alignment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of balance involves a mirror-like design that is proportionally equal on both sides?

Symmetrical balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a hierarchy in a design?

To organize elements in order of importance Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using a monochromatic color scheme in a design?

A design that is monotonous and lacks energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of design that deals with creating a sense of unity and cohesion?

Harmony Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of design that draws attention to a particular element?

Emphasis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contrast

Contrast refers to the use of different or opposite elements such as sizes, shapes, spaces, forms, colors, and values in design.
It gives visual weight to an object or design.
To avoid cluttered design, it is essential to consider and limit the use of different elements, color, style, and typography.
In color and text, choose a color from the background to create consistency of your design.
Ensure details are readable by having a dark-light value of either text and background or vice-versa.

Unity and Harmony

Unity and Harmony refer to the relationship of the elements or the contents when you place them together.
The elements of the design must work together and agree to its meaning, theme, feeling, or mood.
A design with unity and harmony has consistent use of font style, font color, and proper text alignment.

Principles of Graphics and Layout

The purpose of combining images and texts is to give influence to people not just understand the sent idea or message, but it also adds emotion to what is being seen.
Basic Principles of Graphics and Layout should be applied in a design to ensure effective visual communication.
It involves the proper use and combination of principles, texts, colors, and images as it applies in a variety of media in graphic designing.

Design Principles

Hierarchy refers to the arrangement of elements or text according to its context.
Balance gives a sense of stability and proportion in a design.
Emphasis is used to draw attention to a particular element or message.
Symmetrical balance gives a mirror-like design that is proportionally equal to the other side.

Color Schemes

Monochromatic uses one color in a design and can create balance and match the color in an artwork.
To create variations in monochromatic scheme, adjust the saturation and value of the color.
Monochromatic scheme may lack energy and may look monotonous.