Arts & Crafts Design 4

Question 1

What is 'gestalt' in visual design?

Accepted Answer

The principle that humans perceive visual elements as unified wholes rather than separate parts

Answer

Gestalt theory holds that the human brain naturally groups visual elements into organized patterns and complete wholes.

Question 2

Which type of balance arranges different elements that have equal visual weight on each side of a composition?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance

Answer

Asymmetrical balance uses different elements of equal visual weight to create equilibrium without mirror-image arrangement.

Question 3

In craft design, what is 'appliqué'?

Accepted Answer

Sewing or attaching pieces of fabric onto a larger background fabric

Answer

Appliqué involves cutting shapes from one fabric and attaching them to another to create decorative patterns or images.

Question 4

What does 'grid system' provide in layout design?

Accepted Answer

An invisible framework of columns and rows that organizes elements consistently

Answer

A grid system provides a consistent structural framework that aligns design elements and creates visual order and hierarchy.

Question 5

Which craft technique creates raised designs on paper or leather by pressing it against a template?

Accepted Answer

Embossing

Answer

Embossing creates a raised relief by pressing material against a die or stencil, giving a three-dimensional textured effect.

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