Principles and Elements of Design Crossword

Skeleton of the arrangement
Distinct shapes; Used to repeat framework of line flowers
Single stem; One solid, rounded head at the top
Add the finishing touches to an arrangement – fill empty spaces; Small, delicate flowers
Is commonly all of the green materials in a floral arrangement
The visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement
Type of line that suggests strength, dignity, severity, formality.
Type of line that is more relaxing and informal
Type of line that suggests gentleness and gracefulness
The geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of a flower arrangement
This element forms the silhouette against a space; can be linear, mass, or both
Refers to physical surface qualities of materials used in an arrangement
The visual response of the eye to various reflected wavelengths and pigments.
Number of hues on the color wheel
Building blocks for the color pigment system; Red, Blue, and Yellow
The mixture of any 2 primary colors
Formed by mixing a secondary color with one of its primary parents
Mixing a color and white
Mixing a color and black
Mixing a color and gray
Color scheme that uses a single color to complete a design
Color scheme with 3 or more colors in sequence on the chart; Next to each other on the color wheel
Color scheme of direct opposites on the color wheel
Color scheme of one color and the 2 colors on either side of its compliment
Color scheme of 3 colors equally spaced on the color wheel
Draws the most attention and directs the viewer’s eye to a specific location within a design.
Concerns the relationship between the flowers, foliage, and container.
The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location or surroundings.
Gives “visual weight” to the arrangement and makes it more pleasing to the eye.
Same on each side, appears to be an imaginary vertical line running through the center of the arrangement.
The two sides are completely different, but, visual weight appears equal and balanced.
The apparent flow of lines, textures, and colors that express a feeling of motion rather than confusion.
Accomplished by repeating one or more of the design elements such as color, line, pattern, shape, space, or texture
Placing flowers with their stems originating from the focal point
All the parts of the design must be blended in a pleasing relationship
Achieved when all parts of the design combine without noticeable separation