CLA Landscape Design & Aesthetics 2

Question 1

Which design principle refers to the visual weight and stability achieved when unlike elements are arranged to create equilibrium on either side of a central axis?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance

Answer

Asymmetrical balance uses different elements of equal visual weight to create equilibrium without mirroring across an axis.

Question 2

In landscape design, 'borrowed scenery' is a concept originating from which design tradition?

Accepted Answer

Japanese garden

Answer

Borrowed scenery (shakkei) is a Japanese design technique that incorporates distant landscape features as a compositional backdrop.

Question 3

A designer uses a repeating pattern of ornamental grasses at 4-foot intervals along a path. Which aesthetic principle is primarily employed?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

Answer

Rhythm is created through repetition of elements at regular intervals, guiding the eye and creating a sense of movement.

Question 4

Which color scheme pairs hues that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Complementary

Answer

A complementary color scheme uses colors directly opposite on the color wheel, creating maximum contrast and vibrancy.

Question 5

The Golden Ratio (approximately 1:1.618) is most directly applied in landscape design to determine:

Accepted Answer

Proportional relationships between design elements

Answer

The Golden Ratio guides proportional relationships between elements, such as the ratio of a garden bed's length to width, to achieve natural-feeling harmony.

(CLA) Certified Landscape Architect Practice Test

(CLA) Certified Landscape Architect Practice Test

CLA Landscape Design & Aesthetics 2