Stagecraft Vocab Quiz 2

Rhythm

Related movement that leads the eye smoothly and easily from one part of the design to another

Variety

Is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer's attention and to guide the viewer's eye through

Balance

The arranging of design parts to create a feeling of rest and equilibrium

Form

Follows nature is an architecture and design technique that uses shapes and forms found in nature such as plants, animals, insects

Texture

design that defines the surfaces of shapes and forms

Line

Width - thick, thin, tapering, uneven. Length - long, short, continuous, broken.

Colour

is a proprietary perceptual color model. It is based on the color opponency hypothesis of color vision

Value

is the gradation from light to dark across a form

Shape

There are three types of shapes used in graphic design: geometric, abstract, and organic

Natural/Organic

or natural shapes in design, are associated with nature. In other words, they often look similar to things found in nature - like plants, animals, and rocks. They tend to be characterized by curving lines and a lack of symmetry.

Abstract

abstract shapes - and even abstract art, are all about interpretation

Biomorphic

or nonobjective: ones that while abstract nevertheless refer to, or evoke, living forms

Geometric

include basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.Geometric shapes have clear, perfect edges that are usually made with tools.

Actual Texture

The actual physical surface of an artwork or design.

Simulated Texture

is able to suggest something true by using texture imager

Invented Texture

a texture that is completely made up by the artist, usually resembling a pattern or design.