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Image courtesy of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Use the image to answer the question.
Which of the following principles is NOT represented in this work of art?

• variety
• pattern
O emphasis
O radial balance

3 answers

Without being able to see the image, I can’t provide a definitive answer regarding which principle is NOT represented in the artwork. However, I can explain these principles of art:

  1. Variety: This involves using different elements of art to create interest and complexity.
  2. Pattern: The repetition of elements or motifs in a predictable manner.
  3. Emphasis: The use of design elements to create a focal point in an artwork.
  4. Radial Balance: A type of balance where elements radiate from a central point.

To determine which principle is NOT represented, you would need to analyze the visual elements and composition of the artwork. Look for the presence of focal points, repetitive elements, and how the overall balance is achieved. If the work does not include any elements that imply one of these principles, that would be the one that is not represented. If you have specific details about the artwork, I can help you analyze it further.

The background is black
It’s a beige bowl with a pattern of what looks to be a bunny and some vines
The bowl is filled with what looks to be some small red berries with a flower

Based on your description of the artwork, here’s an analysis of how each principle could potentially be represented:

  1. Variety: The bowl has a pattern (bunny and vines) and is filled with different elements (berries and flowers), suggesting variety in shapes and colors.

  2. Pattern: The bowl itself has a repeating decorative pattern featuring bunnies and vines, indicating the presence of this principle.

  3. Emphasis: The bowl filled with red berries might serve as a focal point against the black background, suggesting there is an emphasis on this central element.

  4. Radial Balance: This principle involves elements radiating from a central point. Unless the composition shows elements that extend outward from a central point in a circular manner, it seems less likely that radial balance is present in your description.

Given this analysis, it appears that radial balance is likely the principle that is NOT represented, while the other three principles (variety, pattern, and emphasis) are present in the artwork.