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a red square is surrounded by black circles

Design Principles: Visual Perception And The Principles Of Gestalt — Smashing Magazine

FOCAL POINTS LINK “Elements with a point of interest, emphasis or difference will capture and hold the viewer’s attention.” This principle suggests that our attention will be drawn toward contrast, toward the element that is unlike the others in some way. Your eye should be drawn to the square. It’s a different shape and color from the other elements. I’ve also given it a drop shadow to further emphasize it.

a pink smiley face surrounded by black and white balls

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a drawing of a cone with words written on it

spoons with red liquid in them are arranged next to each other on a white background

Dominance. Using grey-scale and repetitive design to enable the red dot to have the heaviest visual weight and to stand out with focal point.

the chess pieces are all lined up in a row

How Can Artists Direct Your Eye?

Emphasis adds interest to art. It is used to direct your eye to the focal point. Explore how artists achieve emphasis through contrast and technique.

five crayons are lined up in a row on a table with the words crayon written on them

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an art project made with colored pencils and crayon paper, which looks like a spiral

Mrs. Higa's Art Class

Inspired by Bridget Riley Art "Blaze" Element of Art: Line Principle of Art: Repetition, Movement, Emphasis

Emphasis Animal Eyes Spot Color Drawing Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing Project

Emphasis Animal Eyes Spot Color Drawing- Graphite and Colored Pencil Drawing Project -My 7th grade art class just finished up this great project on emphasis through color contrast. It was challenging for them, but it is good to push beyond our normal skills! We don't grow unless we are challenged!