Principles of Design: Balance, Harmony, and Emphasis Worksheet

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: BALANCE, HARMONY, AND EMPHASIS WORKSHEET

NAME: ______

1. While designers use the elements as “tools” for their work (line, form, texture, and color), they must also follow the principles of design which are…

______for using the tools.

2. The 5 principles of design are:

A. ______B. ______

C. ______D. ______

E. ______

3. ______is a psychological or visual sense of equilibrium.

______appear heavier than small ones.

Opaque materials appear heavier than ______materials.

Bright, warm, dark-patterned colors appear ______than grayed, cool, light colors.

Textures and patterns hold one’s ______longer than smooth, plain surfaces.

Unusual and unique shapes and objects have importance beyond their ______.

______textures, patterns, and colors (such as complementary colors) have greater impact than closer harmonies (such as analogous).

Objects above ______appear to be heavier than objects placed below it.

Brightly-lighted areas attract more______than dimly lit areas.

Strong contrasts add ______.

4. There are 3 types of balance…

______is formal balance.

One side of the room is the ______image of the other.

Occurs when the visual weight of a composition is evenly distributed around a central vertical or horizontal axis.

Gives a quiet and restful feeling.

Suits classical and traditional interiors.

Easiest balance to create, but not as ______.

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______is informal balance.

Visual weights are equal, but elements are different in size, form, color, pattern, and spacing.

Occurs when the weight of a composition is not evenly distributed around a central axis.

Has an effect of ______.

More lasting appeal…______.

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______is a type of balance where furnishings or patterns are arranged in a circular manner.

Creates a dramatic sense of ______in a room

The right and left sides as well as the top and bottom halves of the composition are identical.

5. ______refers to the pleasing relationships among the parts of a composition. Harmony is achieved through similarity among all of the elements of design… LINE, FORM, COLOR, AND TEXTURE. The viewer will experience a feeling of satisfaction and agreement if harmony has been achieved.

______is the bonding together of all elements by organization and balance. Harmony and unity are closely related.

______is theopposite of harmony. A sense of discord in a room might be created by mixing too many lines, forms, colors, and textures.

6. ______is the quality of composition which requires the viewer to focus on a given point or points.

A composition in which all parts demand equal attention from the viewer, may be confusing or lacking in…

______.

Features within a room that make good centers of interest:

A. ______B. ______C. ______

Features within a room that would NOT make a good center of interest:

A. ______B. ______C. ______