Many different techniques can be used to attract the viewer's attention. What element of art was used in this image to create emphasis on the girl?

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texture
texture

color
color

negative space
negative space

curved lines

What principle of design is present in this image?
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symmetrical balance from shape usage
symmetrical balance from shape usage

radial balance from line usage
radial balance from line usage

emphasis from color usage
emphasis from color usage

movement from texture usage
movement from texture usage

Why would an artist choose to use harmony in a piece of artwork?
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to create drama within a piece
to create drama within a piece

to create an average subject that seems dynamic
to create an average subject that seems dynamic

to create an impression that the artist is troubled
to create an impression that the artist is troubled

to give a feeling within the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner

Perspective drawings will utilize all methods listed here except
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keeping objects in the background smaller than images in the foreground.
keeping objects in the background smaller than images in the foreground.

having a value change from background to foreground.
having a value change from background to foreground.

using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.
using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.

using a vanishing point to guide the orthogonal lines.

To create an image that is not harmonious, an artist could
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change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.
change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.

use a shading technique that would cause the highlights and shadows to blend seamlessly.
use a shading technique that would cause the highlights and shadows to blend seamlessly.

change all organic shapes to geometric shapes to create a cubist portrait.
change all organic shapes to geometric shapes to create a cubist portrait.

use patterns of color in the background to emphasize light showing through the leaves.
use patterns of color in the background to emphasize light showing through the leaves.

Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

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In this image, what does the contrasting colors in the water help to create?
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proportion and emphasis
proportion and emphasis

rhythm and movement
rhythm and movement

perspective and geometric shape
perspective and geometric shape

pattern and asymmetrical balance

All of the following principles of design are shown here except
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variety.
variety.

proportion.
proportion.

perspective.
perspective.

radial balance.

Here, the artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create
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line.
line.

value.
value.

proportion.
proportion.

pattern.

The artist used all of the following to show proportion in this image except
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lining the corners of the mouth up with the center of the eyes.
lining the corners of the mouth up with the center of the eyes.

lining up the sides of the nose with the inside corners of the eyes.
lining up the sides of the nose with the inside corners of the eyes.

lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.
lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.

lining up the inside edge of the eyebrows with the inside corner of the eyes.

Answer 1

Here are the responses based on your questions:

1. What element of art was used in this image to create emphasis on the girl?

   • Color

2. What principle of design is present in this image?

   • Emphasis from color usage

3. Why would an artist choose to use harmony in a piece of artwork?

   • To give a feeling within the piece that all elements are working together in a similar manner

4. Perspective drawings will utilize all methods listed here except:

   • Using a vertical line to establish where the sky and ground meet.

5. To create an image that is not harmonious, an artist could:

   • Change the proportions of the facial features so they no longer worked together.

6. In this image, what do the contrasting colors in the water help to create?

   • Rhythm and movement

7. All of the following principles of design are shown here except:

   • Radial balance.

8. Here, the artist used thick paint drizzled on a canvas to create:

   • Pattern.

9. The artist used all of the following to show proportion in this image except:

   • Lining up the bottom of the mouth with the tops of the ears.

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