Fabric Painting Design Principles for Fabric Painting

Question 1

Which design principle refers to the even distribution of visual weight across a composition to create a sense of stability?

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Balance

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Contrast

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Emphasis

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Repetition

Question 2

In fabric painting design, what does 'negative space' refer to?

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The unpainted or background area surrounding the main subject

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Dark colors used to shade a design

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Areas where paint has been removed with bleach

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The reverse side of a painted fabric

Question 3

What design term describes the repetition of visual elements—such as shapes, colors, or lines—at regular intervals to create a pattern?

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Rhythm

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Unity

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Proportion

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Emphasis

Question 4

Which principle of design uses strongly opposing elements—such as light versus dark or large versus small—to create visual interest?

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Contrast

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Harmony

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Balance

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Unity

Question 5

The 'rule of thirds' divides a composition into a 3×3 grid and suggests placing key elements along which areas?

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The grid lines and their intersections

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The exact center of the composition

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The four corners of the canvas

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The outer edges of the fabric

Question 6

In color theory applied to fabric painting, which color scheme pairs colors that sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

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Complementary

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Analogous

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Triadic

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Monochromatic

Question 7

In fabric painting design, what does a 'motif' refer to?

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A recurring decorative design element or theme used throughout a composition

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The type of brush used to apply paint

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A protective coating applied after painting

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A specific painting technique using sponges