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Elements and Principles Exam (1 pt. each)
1. A geometric shape is
while a geometric form is
.
a. 1-dimensional; 3-dimensional
b. 2-dimensional; 3-dimensional
c. 3-dimensional; 2-dimensional
d. 1-dimensional; 2-dimensional
2. Which is not a basic geometric shape used in floral?
a. Circle
b. Square
c. Parallelogram
d. Triangle
3. Why is free form used as a floral arrangement shape?
a. To make the arrangement confusing.
b. To give the arrangement a natural look.
c. To give the arrangement an artificial look.
d. None of the above.
4. What is hue?
a. A lighter shade of a specific color
b. A darker shade of a specific color
c. The name of a color
d. A dull color.
5. Which of the following is not true about color levels?
a. Colors can be mixed to make primary colors.
b. Secondary colors are made by mixing two primary colors together.
c. A tertiary color can be made by mixing two secondary colors.
d. A tertiary color can be made by mixing one primary color and one secondary
color.
6. What two colors, when mixed together, give you the color green?
a. Blue and red.
b. Yellow and purple.
c. Blue and yellow.
d. Red and yellow.
7. What is a color wheel?
a. A spectrum of hues bent into a circle.
b. A wheel that includes all primary, secondary and tertiary colors.
c. A wheel that shows the relationship between colors.
d. All of the above.
8. Black, grey and white are:
a. Warm colors.
b. Cool colors.
c. Neutral colors.
d. Primary colors.
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9. The appropriate proportion for an arrangement and its container is:
a. Container 1/3 and plant material 2/3
b. Container 2/3 and plant material 1/3
c. Container ¼ and plant material ¾
d. Container is ½ and plant material is ½
10. Which of the following are examples of accent accessories?
a. Bows and glittery objects.
b. Filler flowers
c. Foliage
d. Form flowers
11. Where is the focal point or area usually located on an arrangement?
a. The lower central area of an arrangement
b. The top of an arrangement
c. The right upper side of an arrangement
d. The left upper side of an arrangement
12. What types of materials can be used to create rhythm?
a. Ribbon
b. Rope
c. Twigs
d. All of the above.
Match the terms with their definition (2 pts. each)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Contrast
Harmony
Value
Balance
e.
f.
g.
h.
Rhythm
Intensity
Unity
Scale
1. The combination of materials, colors, and textures that create a composition that is
pleasing to the eye.
2. A blending together of all parts when viewed as a whole.
3. The actual (physical) and visual stability in a design
4. The comparative size of the individual parts to each other, to the whole, and the space.
5. The visual movement achieved in design by repetition, graduation, variation, or radiation
6. Used because the eye needs to rest for a moment on a design, before it travels to another
pathway
7. Value is the art element that describes the darkness or lightness of a color.
8. Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a hue.
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In the box, draw the corresponding geometric form or forms for the geometric shape below. (3
pts.)
Extra Credit (2 points): Write one thing that you found interesting about line as an element of
design. (Hint: we watched a video on this element).