Journal Entry:

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” -Plato

What does this statement mean?

What do you consider beautiful in home decorating?

Do you have the same taste as your Parents or Guardians?

Describe your tastes in home decorating.

Minimum 7 sentences

Elements of Design

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I. Space

A. Definition: Three-dimensional area which may be filled or left vacant

B. Functions of Space: 1. Divides an area2. Changes the apparent size and quantity of an area

C. Space and Feelings1. Gives a feeling of privacy- small, exclusive areas2. Gives a feeling of being trapped or cramped-

cluttered areas or an area with little room to move3. Gives a feeling of freedom or loneliness-large open

areas 4. Gives a feeling of awe- Gothic Cathedrals5. Shows movement- city buildings

II. Line

A. Definition: A narrow, one-dimensional from which appears to have length but not width. Lines are either curved or straight.

B. Functions of Lines1. Indicates Direction

a. Vertical lines-point up and down; adding length or height to a room

b. Horizontal lines- point side to side; adding width to a room

c. Diagonal lines- adds size to a room

d. Zigzag lines- adds interest to a room

C. Lines and Feelings1. Vertical lines- action (walking position)

2. Horizontal lines- rest (sleep position)

3. Diagonal or zigzag lines- Excitement or movement

C. Line: contributes to character and

feeling of a design

1. Vertical Line

2. Horizontal Line

3. Diagonal Line

4. Curved Line

5. Zig Zag

III. Form

A. Definition: The shape of solid objects that fill space. The form of an object should be appropriate for the object’s function.

B. Functions of Form: 1. Provides stability- large and heavy objects, or objects positioned correctly2. Provide instability- objects with smaller size proportions on bottom, or incorrectly positioned objects3. Create harmony- form can provide complimentary styles, objects look like they belong together

B. Shape & Form

Shape: 2 dimensional and declares a boundary

Form: 3-D it takes on weight

IV. Mass

A. Definition: refers to the amount of objects in a given space

B. Feelings and Mass

1. Gives a feeling of sparseness

2. Gives a feeling of density

V. Texture

A. Definition: refers to the surface of objects such as smooth or rough. Texture can be touched or imagined.

B. Effects and Feelings of Texturea. Soft and plush carpet- sense of comfortb. Rough material- a feeling of ruggedness and

stabilityc. Velvet material- a feeling of luxuryd. Glass, metal or stone- a feeling of coolness

VI. Pattern: the arrangement of designs, motifs, or results from

prominent texture

VII. Light: Natural and Artificial

VIII. Color

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