Contrast
Contrast refers to the arrangement of opposite elements in an Art piece used to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
Examples include: light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes
The colors white and black provide the greatest degree of contrast.
Complementary colors also highly contrast with one another. They are across from each other on the color wheel.
Contrast refers to the arrangement of opposite elements in an Art piece used to create visual interest, excitement and drama.
Examples include: light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes
The colors white and black provide the greatest degree of contrast.
Complementary colors also highly contrast with one another. They are across from each other on the color wheel.
Emphasis
A method used to attract attention in an Artwork to create a focal point.
A focal point draws your attention to the most important element(s) on the page.
A method used to attract attention in an Artwork to create a focal point.
A focal point draws your attention to the most important element(s) on the page.
Emphasis by Contrast
Uses the differences between things to make something stand out.
If the rest of the elements are repeated, a different shape will stand out.
Uses the differences between things to make something stand out.
If the rest of the elements are repeated, a different shape will stand out.
If most of the elements are black and white or grey, a splash of light color will catch the eye.
Emphasis by Isolation
If most of the elements in a work of art are grouped closely together, an object by itself stands out as a focal point
If most of the elements in a work of art are grouped closely together, an object by itself stands out as a focal point
Emphasis by Placement
An object placed in the center will often be perceived as a focal point.
If all eyes in the design look at one object that object will be perceived as the focus of the work.
An object placed in the center will often be perceived as a focal point.
If all eyes in the design look at one object that object will be perceived as the focus of the work.