It marks the location in a composition which most strongly draw the viewers attention
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All art - be it a painting, an animation, a building - can be analyzed using the commonly accepted elements of art and the principles of design. These ideas function as foundation for discussion and allow us to break things to better explain way a piece is beautiful or way it fails. Show Below all of these terms are listed, however we will start by focusing in on just four. Review the examples below and then complete the blog assignment for week one. The Elements of Art Line Shape Space Color Texture The Principles of Design Balance Proportion Rhythm Emphasis Unity Line: A line is an path created by a point moving in space. Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, straight or curved, thick or thin. They lead your eye around the scene and can communicate information through their character and direction. Horizontal lines suggest a feeling of rest because objects parallel to the earth are at rest. In this landscape, horizontal lines also help give a sense of space. The lines separate sections of the landscape, which recede into space. They also
imply continuation of the landscape beyond the picture plane to the left and right. Diagonal lines convey a feeling of movement. Objects in a diagonal position are unstable. Because they are neither vertical nor horizontal, they are either about to fall or are already in motion. The angles of the ship and the rocks on the shore convey a feeling of movement or speed in this stormy harbor scene.  A Storm on a Mediterranean Coast Claude-Joseph Vernet The Choir and North Ambulatory of the Church of Saint Bavo, Haarlem Vertical lines often communicate a sense of height because they are perpendicular to the earth, extending upwards toward the sky. In this church interior, vertical lines suggest spirituality, rising beyond human reach toward the heavens. Pool, Saint-Cloud The curve of a line can convey energy. Soft, shallow curves recall the curves of the human body and often have a pleasing, sensual quality and a softening effect on the composition. The edge of the pool in this photograph gently leads the eye to the sculptures on the horizon. Space: Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of depth or three dimensions. It can also refer to the artist's use of the area within the picture plane. The area around the primary objects in a work of art is known as negative space, while the space occupied by the primary objects is known as positive space. The relationship of positive to negative space can greatly affect the impact of a work of art. In this drawing, the man and his shadow occupy the positive space, while the white space surrounding him is the negative space. The disproportionate amount of negative space accentuates the figure's vulnerability and isolation. He Can No Longer at the Age of 98 Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes Proportion: Proportion refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a design. The issue is the relationship between objects, or parts, of a whole. The Fisherman Saul Steinberg Our most universal standard of measurement is the human body; that is, our experience of living in our own bodies. We judge the appropriateness of size of objects by that measure. For example, a sofa in the form of a hand is startling because of the distortion of expected proportion, and becomes the center of attention in the room.
Architectural spaces intended to impress are usually scaled to a size that dwarfs the human viewer. This is a device often used in public spaces, such as churches or centers of government. The same principle is often applied to corporate spaces through which the enterprise wishes to impress customers with its power and invincibility.
Interior, Salisbury Cathedral Emphasis: Emphasis is also referred to as point of focus, or interruption. It marks the locations in a composition which most strongly draw the viewers attention. Usually there is a primary, or main, point of emphasis, with perhaps secondary emphases in other parts of the composition. The Lighthouse Edward Hopper Contrast achieves emphasis by setting the point of emphasis apart from the rest of its background. Various kinds of contrasts are possible. The use of a neutral background isolates the point of emphasis. Contrast of color, texture, or shape will call attention to a specific point. Placement in a strategic position will call attention to a particular element of a design. Information derived from Cornell and Getty. Check them out for more information. What principle draw or attracts attention to the viewer?Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer's attention. Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.
What technique draws attention to a design element?Emphasis is a strategy that aims to draw the viewer's attention to a specific design element.
What is defined as an area or object within the artwork that draws attention?Emphasisis defined as an area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point. Focal point refers to an area in the composition that has the most significance - an area that the artist wants to draw attention to as the most important aspect.
What part of the picture which attracts the viewer's attention?A focal point is that area of a picture that attracts the eye. The center of interest acts as an “attention getter.” It commands the viewer's curiosity or mental concentration, and it's the part of the picture that we find naturally fascinating and want to know more about.
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