Homework 2

What is a focal point and list three ways to achieve it?
A Focal Point is an emphasized element in a piece of art which causes the viewer to look closer or focus on. A focal point creates an emphasis on a specific subject in the content of the work.

A focal point can be achieved by contrast, isolation,  and placement. Contrast occurs when one element differs from the other therefore it visually interrupts the pattern within the work attracting the eye.  Isolation is a contrast in placement, the emphasis is achieved by moving the subject away from the others in the work. Placement the artist places the subject within a key point in the composition to create emphasis.

List at least three types of rhythm and explain how it can help unify a piece of art?
Visual Rhythm is a design principle based on repetition of patterns, which are the same only slightly modified. The repetition of elements within visual rhythm unifies a piece of art .

Rhythmic repetition of shapes  and their arrangement creates rhythm within a artwork. Repetition of shapes and arrangements creates a connection or flow unifying the piece.

Alternating Rhythm is successive patterns of the same elements repeated in a regular order. The order of repetition unifies the artwork.

What is kinesthetic rhythm?
Kinesthetic Rhythm is when a visual experience stimulates one of the five senses. 

What is the definition of a line?
Line is a one dimensional point that is set in motion.

Contour
Contour is visual boundaries between shapes.

Gesture
Gesture is line that shows actions or dynamics and shapes are less important.

Implied line   
Implied line is is placing points which the eye tend will connect.

Explicit line
Explicit Line is line that contours figure and objects.

Lost and found line
Lost and found line is a line that define some contour then disappears the rest of the image is suggested by imagination

Line as direction
Direction in line can imply mood. Horizontal lines are calm,Vertical lines suggest a potential of motion and diagonal lines imply motion.

Psychic Line
Psychic lines are lines created mentally in a work of art.

Line as texture and pattern
Various lines can create texture and pattern in a work of art.