Elements and Principles:Emphasis
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Elements and Principles
EMPHASIS . . .
Today’s Goals
1) Define EMPHASIS
2) 5 Types of Emphasis
Size
Location
Contrast
Difference
Lines directing the eye.
EMPHASIS
Definition:Is used to direct and focus attention on the most important parts of a composition
Emphasis is also called POINT OF FOCUS.
EMPHASIS
SIZE:B I G G E R is always better.
EMPHASIS
SIZE:B I G G E R is always better. 12 34
EMPHASIS
SIZE:B I G G E R is always better.
EMPHASIS
LOCATION:
The centre has most emphasis.
EMPHASIS
LOCATION:
The centre has most emphasis. 1
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3Objects going off of the canvas (2) and touching the edge (3) are next.
John Trumbull The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis LOCATION:
The centre has most emphasis.
EMPHASIS
CONTRAST:
Of colour / tone / texture, etc.
EMPHASIS
CONTRAST:
Of colour / tone / texture, etc.
Colour contrast
Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867–1947)The Terrace at Vernonnet, 1939
Oil on canvas; H. 58-1/4, W. 76-3/4 in.
EMPHASIS
DIFFERENCE:
From all other elements in the composition.
EMPHASIS
DIFFERENCE:
From all other elements in the composition.
EMPHASIS
DIFFERENCE:
From all other elements in the composition.
Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918)
Serena Pulitzer Lederer 1899
Grant Wood (American, 1892–1942) The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, 1931Oil on Masonite; H. 30, W. 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
EMPHASIS
Lines Directing:
Other elements lead viewers eye
EMPHASIS
Lines Directing:
Other elements lead viewers eye
EMPHASIS
Lines Directing:
Other elements lead viewers eye
Georges Seurat French, 1859-1891 A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884, 1884-86
Review
5 Types of EmphasisSize
Location
Contrast
Difference
Lines directing the eye.