foundations of art and design chapter 10: emphasis and focal point
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Foundations of Art and Design
Foundations of Art and Design
Chapter 10: Emphasis and Focal Point
Chapter 10: Emphasis and Focal Point
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Emphasis - when an artist or designer uses a technique to make the viewer look at a particular part of their piece.
Focal Point - A specific part or area of a piece that seizes and maintains the attention of the viewer.
Emphasis - when an artist or designer uses a technique to make the viewer look at a particular part of their piece.
Focal Point - A specific part or area of a piece that seizes and maintains the attention of the viewer.
Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close
In Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close the center of attention resides at the center of the composition. Is this point the point of:
In Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close the center of attention resides at the center of the composition. Is this point the point of:
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Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close
1. Emphasis2. Focal Point3. Both of these4. Neither of these
1. Emphasis2. Focal Point3. Both of these4. Neither of these
Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Fig. 10.2 The Outbreakby Kathe Kollwitz
In Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz where is the focal point of the composition?
In Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz where is the focal point of the composition?
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Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz
1. Its center2. The upper left3. The lower left4. The lower right5. The upper right
1. Its center2. The upper left3. The lower left4. The lower right5. The upper right
Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
In Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol where is the focal point?In Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol where is the focal point?
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1. In the center2. In the upper right3. In the upper left4. In the lower right5. In the lower left6. There is none
1. In the center2. In the upper right3. In the upper left4. In the lower right5. In the lower left6. There is none
Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton
In Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton the artist uses what technique to create a focal point?
In Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton the artist uses what technique to create a focal point?
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1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton
Emphasis by Directional Lines
Emphasis by Directional Lines
Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairwayby Oskar Schlemmer
In Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway Oskar Schlemmer creates a point of focus in the composition using:
In Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway Oskar Schlemmer creates a point of focus in the composition using:
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1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway by Oskar Schlemmer
Emphasis by ContrastEmphasis by Contrast
Fig. 10.7 Untitled by Layla Ali
Contrast can be used to create emphasis. In Layla ali’s image Untitled Fig. 10.7, what character is emphasized by contrast?
Contrast can be used to create emphasis. In Layla ali’s image Untitled Fig. 10.7, what character is emphasized by contrast?
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Fig. 10.7 Untitled by Layla Ali
1. The character in the far upper right of the top frame
2. The characters in the lower left frame
3. The characters in the lower right frame
1. The character in the far upper right of the top frame
2. The characters in the lower left frame
3. The characters in the lower right frame
Emphasis by PlacementEmphasis by Placement
Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by The Luo Brothers
In Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by The Luo Brothers the artist uses many different components to create a focal point. What historical compositional structure also uses this type of layout to create a central focal point?
In Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by The Luo Brothers the artist uses many different components to create a focal point. What historical compositional structure also uses this type of layout to create a central focal point?
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1. Religious icons2. Pop icons3. Modern art4. Impressionism
Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by The Luo Brothers
Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons series by Ger Van Elk
In Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons series by Ger Van Elk what technique does the artist most use to create emphasis?
In Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons series by Ger Van Elk what technique does the artist most use to create emphasis?
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Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons series by Ger Van Elk
1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
Fig. 10.12 Great Criticism:Coca-Cola by Wang Guangyi
In Fig. 10.12 Great Criticism:Coca-Cola, Wang Guangyi uses what main technique to create emphasis?
In Fig. 10.12 Great Criticism:Coca-Cola, Wang Guangyi uses what main technique to create emphasis?
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Fig. 10.12 Great Criticism:Coca-Cola by Wang Guangyi
1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
1. Isolation2. Directional lines3. Contrast4. Content5. Placement
Multiple Focal PointsMultiple Focal Points
Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen Lomas Garza
In Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen Lomas Garza the image has multiple focal points. An artist may chose to do this for a variety of reasons. In this case the artist has chosen to depict multiple focal points for what reasons?
In Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen Lomas Garza the image has multiple focal points. An artist may chose to do this for a variety of reasons. In this case the artist has chosen to depict multiple focal points for what reasons?
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Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen Lomas Garza
1. Iconographic Reasons2. As Accents3. No reason
1. Iconographic Reasons2. As Accents3. No reason
Degree of EmphasisDegree of Emphasis
Fig. 10.15Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap Westernby Edward Ruscha
In Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap Western, Edward Ruscha creates what by the use of leading lines and negative space?
In Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap Western, Edward Ruscha creates what by the use of leading lines and negative space?
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1. Emphasis2. Accents3. Focal Point4. None of these
Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap Western by Edward Ruscha
Absence of Focal PointAbsence of Focal Point
Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze
In Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze demonstrates the concept of:In Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze demonstrates the concept of:
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Point
1. Emphasis2. Accents3. Focal Point4. Absence of Focal
Point
Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze