Principles of Emphasis/ Contrast/Unity

Can a black and white painting such as this painting by Franz Kline show emphasis?

• Yes
• No

What is the emphasis of this photograph?

• The green apples around the pepper
• The red pepper in the center
• The little man peeking through the apples

This image is a good example of what principle?

• space
• emphasis
• line
• texture

Which of the following is not an example of how to create emphasis...?

• Make one element larger

• Make all items the same size

• Use various colors

• Use different styles of type

This principle can be defined as: the relationship among the elements of a visual that helps all the elements function together.

• unity
• form
• shape
• balance

This image is a good example of which principle?

• value
• space
• movement
• contrast

When all of the elements in a work look as though they belong together it is called

• form

• unity

• contrast

• emphasis

This principle is used to create an area of dominance or a focal point in a work of art.

• Unity

• Movement

• Line

• Emphasis

This refers to differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements. Opposites on the color wheel and on a value scale also apply to this.

• Color

• Balance

• Contrast

• Value

How does this sample show emphasis?

• size
• background
• overlap