Line Answer: visual path the eye is drawn or attracted as it proceeds through the arrangement; curves or directional movement of the arrangement; static/dynamic
Form Answer: three dimensional configuration or shape; describes the length, width and height of an object; also known ...
Floral Design Basics: Techniques Exam
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Line Answer: visual path the eye is drawn or attracted as it proceeds through the arrangement;
curves or directional movement of the arrangement; static/dynamic
Form Answer: three dimensional configuration or shape; describes the length, width and height of
an object; also known as shape
Space Answer: total area a person can see; can be broken up by shapes and forms;
positive/negative; draws attention to a certain area; emphasize importance
Texture Answer: visual or tactile feel of an item; surface quality; is know as pattern when enlarged
Pattern Answer: created by repeating lines, shapes and forms; also referred to as repetition
Color Answer: light reflected off an object; also referred to as hue
Size Answer: amount of space a component occupies in a composition
Fragrance Answer: appealing odor emanating from a specific item
Balance Answer: equality of distribution throughout an arrangement
Proportion Answer: relationship in units/elements within a design in shape, size, quantity and
degree of emphasis
, Scale Answer: size of a composition in relation to its surroundings
Harmony Answer: achieved when all the elements, flowers, foliage and container, complement one
another; describes tangible and intangible
Unity Answer: organization of components into a whole resulting in a cohesive relationship of all
parts; oneness of purpose
Dominance Answer: area of authority in a design
Focal Point Answer: location within a design attracting the most attention; center of interest in a
design
Emphasis Answer: area which stands out in a design
Accent Answer: enhances or adds interest to a design
Rhythm Answer: visual movement throughout a design; usually achieved by means of repetition
Depth Answer: dimension in a design achieved through the placement of materials; placing
materials at different levels in a design
Repetition Answer: repeating "like" material within a composition
Transition Answer: use of material in a composition to connect two things which are opposite;visual
movement from gradual degrees of change
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