As curator at the museum, you are hosting a new collection that showcases different elements and principles of art. A new piece of art arrives that causes you to focus on one specific object in the painting. The object catches your eye immediately and almost makes you forget to look at the rest of the painting. You are responsible for sorting the art and placing each piece into the correct area of the exhibit. Based on your evaluation of this painting, where do you conclude it should BEST be placed?

Question

movement

dominance

unity

balance

Answer 1

Based on the focus on movement in the artwork, I would conclude that it should be placed in the section of the exhibit focusing on movement. This will allow visitors to appreciate and understand the artwork in the context of its specific element.