Principle of art emphasis

A PowerPoint presentation about Emphasis which is a principle of art

1. by Bernard E. Richardson Master Teacher | Visual Arts Educator | 2022

2. 2 EMPH A SIS Is one of the Principles of Art along pattern, balance, contrast, rhythm/movement, proportion (scale/size), unity and variety . EMPH A SIS is the part of the design or artwork that catches the viewer’s eye and becomes the focal point (main area of interest of the design/artwork.

3. 3 Emphasis is the main focus or main idea in the artwork or design which grabs your attention. It can be achieved using any of the elements of Art. SHAPE Shapes can be used to create emphasis by adding a variety of shapes in your design for example squares next to circles.

4. 4 Line Using lines, emphasis can be created by adding a variety of lines in your design. The lines are used to direct the viewer’s eye to the focal point Colour Using colour create emphasis by adding a pop of colour to your design for example making your focal point a different colour to the rest of the composition

5. 5 Space Space can create emphasis by focusing on the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is a composition rule in which a picture is divided evenly into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines . . It helps to draw the viewer's eye into the artwork or design and places more emphasis on the subject.

6. 6 Image Courtesy https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Natalie-Walker-15/publication/307605938/figure/fig2/AS:402848706777091@1473058024671/Overview-of-rule-of-thirds-composition-with-an-example-left-rule-of-thirds.png

7. 7 The End