Principles of Composition: Emphasis and Movement
Understanding how artists use focal points and implied lines to direct the viewer's gaze.
Key Questions
- Explain how an artist creates a focal point in a busy composition.
- Predict how changing the direction of lines would alter the movement in an artwork.
- Design an artwork that uses repetition to create a sense of rhythm and movement.
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