Art Composition Techniques

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What is the term for creating visual relationships and connections between elements in a work of art?

emphasis

What term describes the technique that draws our attention away from certain areas of a work?

subordination

What is the term that draws our eye in a work of art?

focal point

Artists can use direction, dramatic contrasts, and placement relationships to organize the elements in a work and draw our attention to areas of _________ and _________.

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What is an effective way to focus a viewer's attention in an artwork?

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Artists look to create effects of __________ by positioning elements next to one another that are very different.

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The __________ of elements within a composition controls rhythm and creates multiple focal points.

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What is a specific place of visual emphasis in a work of art called?

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When an artist wants to draw attention away from a particular part of the work, he or she uses _____________.

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What kind of line tends to be more visually active and can draw the viewer's attention?

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The elements of art and principles of design (which are shape, color, contrast, rhythm) can be used to create _____________.

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Emphasis and Subordination

  • Emphasis involves creating visual relationships that highlight important elements in artwork.
  • Subordination serves to draw attention away from less significant areas, creating a hierarchy in visual elements.

Focal Point

  • A focal point is a specific area in artwork that captures and retains the viewer's attention.

Techniques for Organization

  • Artists utilize direction, dramatic contrasts, and strategic placement to create emphasis and focal points.
  • Lines are an effective tool for directing viewer attention within an artwork.

Creating Contrast

  • Positioning dissimilar elements next to one another enhances contrast, contributing to emphasis and focal points.

Control of Rhythm and Focal Points

  • The placement of elements within a composition establishes rhythm and can generate multiple focal points throughout the artwork.

Active Lines

  • Diagonal lines are visually dynamic, effectively drawing the viewer's eye and enhancing engagement with the artwork.

Elements of Art and Principles of Design

  • Elements such as shape, color, and contrast, combined with principles of design like rhythm, contribute to the creation of emphasis in a work of art.

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