ID 1051 Chapter : Elements And Principles Of Design
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Visual textures are illsuionary: color (hue, value (tone) - lightness or darkness of a color. Colors - red/green, blue/orange, etc. : contrast in tone or value - light/dark, contrast in direction - horizontal/vertical, the major contrast in a painting should be located at the center of interest. Too much contrast scattered throughout a painting can destroy unity and make a work difficult to look at. Unless a feeling of chaos and confusion are what you are seeking, it is a good idea to carefully consider where to place your areas of maximum contrast. 1: harmony - in painting, harmony is the visually satisfying effect of combining similar, related elements (adjacent colors on the color wheel, similar shapes, etc. , dominance - gives a painting interest, counteracting confusion and monotony. Can be applied to one or more of the elements to give emphasis: without dom. For a comfortable visual link to be made.
