Textile Arts- Design Unit - imported

elements of design

combined in different ways to form designs

line

A distinct, elongated mark that can lead the path of eye movement up and down, side to side, or around objects.

shape

The silhouette or the overall form or outline of a design

texture

The look and feel of fabric or textiles

principles of design

Guidelines or rules for using the elements of design.

balance

The principle of design that implies equilibrium or steadiness among the parts of a design.

proportion

The principle of design dealing with the relative sizes of all the parts in a design to each other and to the whole.

emphasis

The principle of design that uses a concentration of interest or area of focus in a particular part or area of design.

rhythm

The principle of design concerned with the pleasing arrangement of the design elements to produce a feeling of continuity or easy movement of the observer's eye.

harmony

The pleasing visual effect of a design created by tasteful use of the elements of design following the principles of design.

Triadic colors

using three colors that are equal distance apart on the color wheel