1. 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

2. Elements of Design

3. I. Space
Definition: Three-dimensional area which may be filled or left vacant
Functions of Space:
Divides an area
Changes the apparent size and quantity of an area
Space and Feelings
Gives a feeling of privacy- small, exclusive areas
Gives a feeling of being trapped or cramped-cluttered areas or an area with little room to move
Gives a feeling of freedom or loneliness-large open areas
Gives a feeling of awe- Gothic Cathedrals
Shows movement- city buildings

4. II. Line
Definition: A narrow, one-dimensional from which appears to have length but not width. Lines are either curved or straight.
Functions of Lines
Indicates Direction
Vertical lines-point up and down; adding length or height to a room
Horizontal lines- point side to side; adding width to a room
Diagonal lines- adds size to a room
Zigzag lines- adds interest to a room

5. C. Lines and Feelings Vertical lines- action (walking position)
Horizontal lines- rest (sleep position)
Diagonal or zigzag lines- Excitement or movement

6. C. Line: contributes to character and feeling of a design
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Diagonal Line
Curved Line
Zig Zag

7. III. Form
Definition: The shape of solid objects that fill space. The form of an object should be appropriate for the object’s function.
Functions of Form:
1. Provides stability- large and heavy objects, or objects positioned correctly
2. Provide instability- objects with smaller size proportions on bottom, or incorrectly positioned objects
3. Create harmony- form can provide complimentary styles, objects look like they belong together

8. B. Shape & Form Shape: 2 dimensional and declares a boundary
Form: 3-D it takes on weight

9. IV. Mass Definition: refers to the amount of objects in a given space
Feelings and Mass
1. Gives a feeling of sparseness
2. Gives a feeling of density

10. V. Texture
Definition: refers to the surface of objects such as smooth or rough. Texture can be touched or imagined.
Effects and Feelings of Texture
Soft and plush carpet- sense of comfort
Rough material- a feeling of ruggedness and stability
Velvet material- a feeling of luxury
Glass, metal or stone- a feeling of coolness

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

12. VII. Light: Natural and Artificial

13. VIII. Color
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