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Details Title: NCIDQ Description: Theory/Principles of Design Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 06/19/2007 17:53:46	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Symmetrical balance Definition consists of identical elements arranged equally about a common axis. Also called bisymmetrical, bilateral, or axial symmetry. Term Asymmetrical balance Definition depends on equalizing the visual, or optical, weights of nonsimilar elements in a composition within a visual field or about a common axis. Generally considered informal and dynamic. Term Radial balance Definition type of symmetrical balance in which elements are arranged uniformly about a center point. Term Harmony Definition agreement of the parts to each other and to the whole. most often achieved by relating a number of different elements through a common characteristic. Term Rhythm Definition the repetition of elements in a regular pattern. Term Ways emphasis is created Definition can be centered, placed at the termination of an axis, or offset from a rhythmic grouping of other elements. can also be given emphasis by size, shape, color, or texture. Term Proportion Definition the relationship between one part of an object or composition and another part and to the whole, or between one element adn another. Term Golden ratio Definition a single line is divided into two unequal segments such that the ratio of the smaller part is to the larger part is to the whole. When translated to a rectangle, it becomes the golden section. A:B:: B: (A+B) Term Modulor Definition proportioning system developed by Corbusier loosely based on the golden section, but uses the human body as a starting point.