Principles of Art/Design
Emphasis
Emphasis and Focal Point
• Emphasis is the stressing of a particular area of focus (focal point) in a composition. We use emphasis to create a focal point (the area where you eye sees first).
• When a composition has no emphasis nothing stands out.
Without emphasis
With emphasis
Creating an Emphasis
Creating Emphasis
• Isolation
Creating Emphasis
• Isolation
Creating Emphasis
• Colour
Creating Emphasis
• Colour
Creating Emphasis
• Size
Creating Emphasis
• Size
Creating Emphasis
• Shape
Creating Emphasis
• Shape
Creating Emphasis
• Value
Creating Emphasis
• Value
Creating Emphasis
• Orientation
Creating Emphasis
• Orientation
Value
Colour, Orientation
Isolation
Isolation/Size
Orientation
Isolation, Orientation, Value
Colour, Orientation
Francisco Goya , “The Third of May”
Composition: Rule of Thirds
• Simple way of making your composition interesting.
• Do not be tempted to always place your subject/focal point in the center.
• Place it off center to make it more interesting.
Summary
• The principle of emphasis is very important if you want a subject to stand out.
• These principles applies across many disciplines like design and photography, not just drawing.
• Use the Rule of Thirds for better composition
Activity (Principles of Art:Emphasis)
Create a drawing or a design. (coloured) - Must be coloured - Remember to use the RULE OF THIRDS- Emphasize one part of the compostion using either- Colour- Shape- Value- Size- Orientation- Isolation.
FILL THE WHOLE PAGE.