Principle of Design: Emphasis

What is emphasis?

• to attract the viewer's eye to a particular are or object in an artwork

• a part of an image where the viewer's eye is drawn

• uses natural elements in a scene to surround and bring attention to a subject

• the visual weight of an artwork

What is a focal point?

• to attract the viewer's eye to a particular are or object in an artwork

• a part of an image where the viewer's eye is drawn

• uses natural elements in a scene to surround and bring attention to a subject

• the visual weight of an artwork

What is framing?

• to attract the viewer's eye to a particular are or object in an artwork

• a part of an image where the viewer's eye is drawn

• uses natural elements in a scene to surround and bring attention to a subject

• the visual weight of an artwork

Which artwork has framing? Select all that apply.

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What is the focal point in this artwork?

• woman in the center

• child on the left

• child on the right

• baby

How does this artwork have emphasis?

• Color

• Texture

• Placement

• Framing

Which artwork has framing? Select all that apply.

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What is the focal point in this artwork?

• cherry

• person holding cherry

• background

• people in background

Which artwork has framing? Select all that apply.

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Does this artwork have emphasis?

• Yes

• No