Many different techniques can be used to attract the viewer's attention. What element of art was used in this image to create emphasis on the girl?
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texture
texture
color
color
negative space
negative space
curved lines
curved lines
The element of art used in this image to create emphasis on the girl is color.
What principle of design is present in this image?
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symmetrical balance from shape usage
symmetrical balance from shape usage
radial balance from line usage
radial balance from line usage
emphasis from color usage
emphasis from color usage
movement from texture usage
movement from texture usage
The principle of design present in this image is emphasis from color usage.
Why would an artist choose to use harmony in a piece of artwork?
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to create drama within a piece
to create drama within a piece
to create an average subject that seems dynamic
to create an average subject that seems dynamic
to create an impression that the artist is troubled
to create an impression that the artist is troubled
to give a feeling within the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner
to give a feeling within the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner
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An artist would choose to use harmony in a piece of artwork to give a feeling within the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner.
Perspective drawings will utilize all methods listed here except
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keeping objects in the background smaller than images in the foreground.
keeping objects in the background smaller than images in the foreground.
having a value change from background to foreground.
having a value change from background to foreground.
using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.
using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.
using a vanishing point to guide the orthogonal lines.
The correct answer is: using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.
To create an image that is not harmonious, an artist could
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change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.
change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.
use a shading technique that would cause the highlights and shadows to blend seamlessly.
use a shading technique that would cause the highlights and shadows to blend seamlessly.
change all organic shapes to geometric shapes to create a cubist portrait.
change all organic shapes to geometric shapes to create a cubist portrait.
use patterns of color in the background to emphasize light showing through the leaves.
The correct answer is: change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.
Coast View with the Abduction of Europa
by Claude Lorrain
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
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In this image, what does the contrasting colors in the water help to create?
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proportion and emphasis
proportion and emphasis
rhythm and movement
rhythm and movement
perspective and geometric shape
perspective and geometric shape
pattern and asymmetrical balance
In this image, the contrasting colors in the water help to create rhythm and movement.
A street in the Ukraine is painted in water color with a car in the center and buildings on each side of the street.
Question
All of the following principles of design are shown here except
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variety.
variety.
proportion.
proportion.
perspective.
perspective.
radial balance.
radial balance.
The correct answer is radial balance.
Here, the artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create
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line.
line.
value.
value.
proportion.
proportion.
pattern.
The artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create line.
A Sketch
by Lauren S.
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The artist used all of the following to show proportion in this image except
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lining the corners of the mouth up with the center of the eyes.
lining the corners of the mouth up with the center of the eyes.
lining up the sides of the nose with the inside corners of the eyes.
lining up the sides of the nose with the inside corners of the eyes.
lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.
lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.
lining up the inside edge of the eyebrows with the inside corner of the eyes.
The artist used all of the following to show proportion in this image except lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.
Regatta on the Grand Canal in Honor of Frederick IV, King of Denmark
by Luca Carlevarijis
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
Question
All of the following elements and principles are present in this image except(1 point)
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perspective
perspective
movement
movement
variety
variety
symmetrical balance