Title: Foundations of Art and Design
1Foundations of Art and Design
- Chapter 10 Emphasis and Focal Point
2Terms
- 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.
3Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close
4In Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close the center of
attention resides at the center of the
composition. Is this point the point of
- Emphasis
- Focal Point
- Both of these
- Neither of these
Fig. 10.1 Lucas by Chuck Close
5Relationships between Emphasis and Focal Point
Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz
6In Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz where
is the focal point of the composition?
- Its center
- The upper left
- The lower left
- The lower right
- The upper right
Fig. 10.2 The Outbreak by Kathe Kollwitz
7Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
8In Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol where
is the focal point?
- In the center
- In the upper right
- In the upper left
- In the lower right
- In the lower left
- There is none
Fig. 10.3 Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
9Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton
10In Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton the
artist uses what technique to create a focal
point?
- Isolation
- Directional lines
- Contrast
- Content
- Placement
Fig. 10.4 My Marilyn by Richard Hamilton
11Emphasis by Directional Lines
Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway by Oskar Schlemmer
12In Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway Oskar Schlemmer
creates a point of focus in the composition using
- Isolation
- Directional lines
- Contrast
- Content
- Placement
Fig. 10.5 Bauhaus Stairway by Oskar Schlemmer
13Emphasis by Contrast
Fig. 10.7 Untitled by Layla Ali
14Contrast can be used to create emphasis. In Layla
alis image Untitled Fig. 10.7, what character is
emphasized by contrast?
- The character in the far upper right of the top
frame - The characters in the lower left frame
- The characters in the lower right frame
Fig. 10.7 Untitled by Layla Ali
15Emphasis by Placement
Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by
The Luo Brothers
16In 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?
- Religious icons
- Pop icons
- Modern art
- Impressionism
Fig. 10.9 Welcome the World Famous Brand Name by
The Luo Brothers
17Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons
series by Ger Van Elk
18In Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons
series by Ger Van Elk what technique does the
artist most use to create emphasis?
- Isolation
- Directional lines
- Contrast
- Content
- Placement
Fig. 10.11 Lunch II from the Missing Persons
series by Ger Van Elk
19Fig. 10.12 Great CriticismCoca-Cola by Wang
Guangyi
20In Fig. 10.12 Great CriticismCoca-Cola, Wang
Guangyi uses what main technique to create
emphasis?
- Isolation
- Directional lines
- Contrast
- Content
- Placement
Fig. 10.12 Great CriticismCoca-Cola by Wang
Guangyi
21Multiple Focal Points
Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen
Lomas Garza
22In 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?
- Iconographic Reasons
- As Accents
- No reason
Fig. 10.13 Barbacoa para Cumpleaños by Carmen
Lomas Garza
23Degree of Emphasis
Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap
Western by Edward Ruscha
24In Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap
Western, Edward Ruscha creates what by the use of
leading lines and negative space?
- Emphasis
- Accents
- Focal Point
- None of these
Fig. 10.15 Noise, Pencil, Broken Pencil, Cheap
Western by Edward Ruscha
25Absence of Focal Point
Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze
26In Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze demonstrates the
concept of
- Emphasis
- Accents
- Focal Point
- Absence of Focal Point
Fig. 10.17 Untitled, Sara Sze