Elements and Principles

EMPHASIS . . .

Today’s Goals

1) Define EMPHASIS

2) 5 Types of Emphasis

Size

Location

Contrast

Difference

Lines directing the eye.

EMPHASIS

Definition:Is used to direct and focus attention on the most important parts of a composition

Emphasis is also called POINT OF FOCUS.

EMPHASIS

SIZE:B I G G E R is always better.

EMPHASIS

SIZE:B I G G E R is always better. 12 34

EMPHASIS

SIZE:B I G G E R is always better.

EMPHASIS

LOCATION:

The centre has most emphasis.

EMPHASIS

LOCATION:

The centre has most emphasis. 1

2

3Objects going off of the canvas (2) and touching the edge (3) are next.

John Trumbull The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis LOCATION:

The centre has most emphasis.

EMPHASIS

CONTRAST:

Of colour / tone / texture, etc.

EMPHASIS

CONTRAST:

Of colour / tone / texture, etc.

Colour contrast

Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867–1947)The Terrace at Vernonnet, 1939

Oil on canvas; H. 58-1/4, W. 76-3/4 in.

EMPHASIS

DIFFERENCE:

From all other elements in the composition.

EMPHASIS

DIFFERENCE:

From all other elements in the composition.

EMPHASIS

DIFFERENCE:

From all other elements in the composition.

Gustav Klimt (Austrian, 1862–1918)

Serena Pulitzer Lederer 1899

Grant Wood (American, 1892–1942) The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, 1931Oil on Masonite; H. 30, W. 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm)

EMPHASIS

Lines Directing:

Other elements lead viewers eye

EMPHASIS

Lines Directing:

Other elements lead viewers eye

EMPHASIS

Lines Directing:

Other elements lead viewers eye

Georges Seurat French, 1859-1891 A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884, 1884-86

Review

5 Types of EmphasisSize

Location

Contrast

Difference

Lines directing the eye.