Emphasis in Art

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Definition of Emphasis

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Area that dominates attention in artwork.

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Purpose of Emphasis

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Attracts viewer's attention.

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Example: Goya's Emphasis

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Spotlight on man in white.

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Example: Grant Wood

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Parson Weems’ Fable, 1939.

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Example: Leonardo da Vinci

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The Last Supper, 1494-99.

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Example: Andrew Wyeth

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Christina’s World, 1948.

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Example: Ancient Egypt

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Nebamun Hunting in the Marshes, ca. 1350 B.C.E.

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Focal Point Definition

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Point of emphasis in an image.

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Importance of Focal Point

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Encourages viewer to look further.

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Multiple Focal Points

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Can create accents or counterpoints.