What is a focal point and list three ways to achieve it?
A focal point is a device that helps artists create a desire to look closer and be more attentive to a piece of artwork. It can be achieved by using contrast, isolation (setting a part of the work by itself,) and placement.
List at least three types of rhythm and explain how it can help unify a piece of art.
Alternating rhythm- the same elements reappear in an order to produce a sequence which the viewer can expect
Progressive rhythm- this rhythm requires repetition but it is of a shape that changes in a regular way
Polyrhythmic structure- an overlay of several rhythmic patterns which create balance
Kinesthetic rhythm- A process in the viewer's mind in which they may consciously or unconsciously feels or recreates an action they see.
A line- A point that has no height or width and moves
Contour- Defines the edges of an object and shape
Gesture- When using gesture, the outline of the shapes is less important, and showing the movement is more important.
Implied line- Achieved by creating several points so the viewer's eye connects them subconsciously
Explicit line- Perspective lines are shown and tell the story of how certain plains were created.
Lost and found line- The line is hinted at and our minds fill in the rest of it.
Line as direction- Horizontal lines imply quiet and repose and vertical lines suggests more activity. However, diagonal lines suggest motion the most.
Psychic line- There's no line, but it is assumed that there is
Line as texture and pattern- Using lines places next to each other and varying their number and closeness, the artist can create a realistic quality.
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